Size & Volume Reduction

Size reduction equipment

There are many different size reduction equipment machines available for processing large bulk products. Size reduction equipment includes primary crushers as well as milling machines, pulverizers, and grinders.

Crushing and grinding are the two primary size reduction processes. Crushing is normally carried out on ore materials, while grinding may be conducted on dry or slurried material. Crushing is done using mechanical crushers. There are several types of crushers available in processing, such as jaw crushers, gyratory crushers, cone, and impact crushers.

Milling is a widely used industrial operation common for cases where size reduction of particles is required. It involves the size reduction of particles smaller than 10 mm. There is a vast range of mill types available, such as ball mills, vibratory mills, rod, jet, and cage mills. For a larger diameter, planetary ball mills can be used.

Pulverization means the application of an external force to a solid, which results in its destruction and the reduction of its size. Pulverization has been applied to many materials, including ore, glass, ceramics, grains, paints, and medicines. Some of the most common pulverization equipment include different kinds of mill pulverizers, impact, and disc pulverizers.

Size reduction can present numerous challenges. Some are industry-specific, such as rubber, plastics, food, while others depend on your material’s properties.

In addition to wear-resistant components and coatings, other equipment features can also help with finding the appropriate size reduction solution.

• Corrosion-resistant construction
• Sanitary features
• Explosion control and toxic material containment features

Particle size enlargement

Size enlargement is a process in which small particles are combined into larger masses but the individual particles can still be distinguished. The ability to control the sizing of bulk solids has become a critical aspect to the success of many processes and products, allowing for more efficient processing. Fine-tuning the particle size, also known as agglomeration, is extremely important in particle size enlargement. Agglomeration is a process of particle size enlargement used to amass material fines into a larger, cohesive particle. It is capable of transforming difficult-to-handle materials into a more manageable form.

Benefits of size agglomeration

• It prevents segregation
• Improved appearance and performance
• Improved process flow effectiveness and efficiency
• Dust suppression
• Simplified transportation and reduced cost

Size enlargement equipment

Particle size enlargement equipment can be classified into several groups, with advantages, disadvantages. Agglomeration processes tend to use a liquid ,so-called binder, to facilitate the build-up of agglomerates. Generally, different applications require different methods. So are different kinds of granulators used for the mineral, agriculture, and chemical industries. Where dryers, mills, and presses are used mainly in the food, detergents, and pharmaceutical industry.