Photo of the Week: Binder Spray System

This article was authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Disc Pelletizer (Pelletiser) Binder Spray System

This week’s photo highlights a pan pelletizer’s binder spray system. The spray system, or nozzles, are used to disperse binder. Non-pressure agglomeration technologies, such as pelletizing on a pan pelletizer (also known as a pan granulator or disc pelletizer), often requires the assistance of a …

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Photo of the Week: Disc Pelletizer

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

A disc pelletizer (pelletiser) in action

This week’s photo is a disc pelletizer from FEECO’s lab testing center. Disc pelletizers, also known as pan pelletizers or pan granulators, are a common piece of equipment used to agglomerate material fines. They utilize a “tumble growth” agglomeration method  to create pellets, and are …

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Pelletization Vs. Compaction Granulation

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Granules (right) and Pellets (left), Difference Between Pelletizing (Pelletising) and Compaction

Agglomeration is used throughout a variety of industries, from mining and minerals, to fertilizers and specialty chemicals, as a means of improving product characteristics and enhancing processing conditions. In addition to these benefits, agglomeration also solves a number of problems associated with material fines: Though …

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Photo of the Week: Pellet Examination

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pellets in Hand

This week’s photo comes straight from FEECO’s lab, where a technician is examining pellets on a disc pelletizer (pan granulator). While processing a material, it is often necessary to stop and examine pellets, checking for uniform binder distribution, pellet size, and other factors, and then …

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Photo of the Week: Synthetic Gypsum Pellets

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Synthetic Gypsum pellets, pelletized (pelletised) synthetic gypsum

This week’s photo shows synthetic gypsum pellets that were agglomerated in FEECO’s lab facility on a disc pelletizer. Disc pelletizers, also commonly referred to as pan pelletizers, are just one of the many options in agglomeration equipment at FEECO. Our line also includes paddle and …

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Photo of the Week: Disc Pelletizer

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Disc Pelletizer (Pelletiser, Pan Granulator)

Our photo this week is a disc pelletizer in action. Also known as a pan granulator or pan pelletizer, this agglomeration equipment transforms raw materials into round pellets. Here’s how it works: material is fed onto a rotating pan, where it tumbles against itself in …

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Photo of the Week: Batch Disc Pelletizer

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Batch Pelletizer (Pelletiser) from the FEECO Lab

This week’s photo shows a 24 inch disc pelletizer (pan granulator) with a vibratory feeder, liquid storage tank, pump and movable base. This pelletizer was built for a proprietary company to use for testing purposes. In the process of disc pelletizing, raw material fines such …

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Potash Processing: Pelletizing vs. Compaction Granulation

This article was authored by:

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Potash Processing: Pelletizing vs Compaction

There are many factors to consider when it comes to potash processing, particularly in choosing the method of granulation: pelletizing (wet granulation) or compaction. While both potash processing solutions yield successful product results, there are several dynamics that help determine the best-suited method for individual …

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