What is Non-Pressure Agglomeration?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What is Non-pressure Agglomeration (also known as agitation agglomeration or tumble-growth agglomeration)?

Non-pressure agglomeration, also known as tumble growth agglomeration, is a process which uses a tumbling motion and binding agent to grow material fines or powders into a spherical pellet form. Non-pressure agglomeration methods include: Pelletizing (rotary drum or disc pelletizer): a process where material fines …

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Considerations in Disc Pelletizer (Pan Granulator) Sizing & Design

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Disc Pelletizer (Pan Granulator) Sizing and Design

Disc pelletizers, also commonly called pan granulators, are a type of agitation (tumble-growth/non-pressure/wet granulation) agglomeration equipment used throughout various industries to pelletize fines into rounded granules.  These diverse pelletizing discs are often selected for the refined granular product they produce, their low recycle rate, and …

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Photo of the Week: Pellets from the FEECO Innovation Center

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pellet Samples from the FEECO Innovation Center

Today’s photo highlights various pellet samples produced in the FEECO Innovation Center.   The Innovation Center offers pelletization test work to transform raw material fines or dusts into round, spherical pellets as outlined in today’s featured photo. Test work is designed around each customer’s unique …

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Pelletizing Plant FAQs

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pelletizing Plant FAQs

In the early stages of designing and developing a pelletizing plant, many questions often arise: what equipment will best suit my process; do I need a binder; how tall will my building have to be, and more. While this process prompts a host of questions, …

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Key Considerations in Choosing an Agglomeration Equipment Manufacturer

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Choosing an Agglomeration Equipment Manufacturer

When looking to agglomerate material, many options are available. Agglomeration equipment manufacturers often specialize in a particular industry, type of agglomeration equipment, or category of agglomeration solutions.  As the capabilities, offerings, and experience of each manufacturer vary significantly, finding the right agglomeration equipment provider requires …

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Agglomeration (Pelletizing) Equipment in Agriculture

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Agglomeration Equipment in Agriculture

Agglomeration (particle size enlargement) is widely used throughout the agriculture industry to minimize dust, improve handling and transportation characteristics, and enhance product performance – among other things. The practice offers benefits to everything from fertilizers and soil amendments, to animal feed products, and even pesticides. …

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Question of the Week: What is Pelletizing?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What is Pelletizing (Pelletising)?

Pelletizing is a non-pressure (tumble growth) agglomeration method whereby material fines are processed into pellets. It is used throughout a number of industries to transform difficult to handle powders and fines into a more easily handled, and valuable product. Pelletization involves the tumbling of material …

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Photo of the Week: Disc Pelletizers from 1966

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Disc pelletizers (pelletisers, pan granulators) from 1966.

This week’s photo takes us back to 1966 where 3 disc pelletizers are being finalized in FEECO’s Fabrication Facility. Disc pelletizers, also known as pan granulators, offer a unique advantage in the world of tumble growth agglomeration, and have found their way into many industries …

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