Photo of the Week: Hooded Disc Pelletizer

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Hooded Disc Pelletizer (Pelletiser/Pan Granulator)

This weekโ€™s photo highlights a hooded disc pelletizer (also known as a pan granulator) in the FEECO Innovation Center. Hoods are occasionally used during disc pelletizer operation to protect the operator from hazardous materials. Maintaining a safe work environment is a top priority for any …

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Agglomeration Equipment Basics

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Agglomeration Equipment Basics

There are many choices on the market when it comes to agglomeration equipment. Additionally, new uses are being developed all the time, making current equipment options increasingly flexible. Below, weโ€™ve provided a quick overview of some of the most common types of agglomeration equipment. Click …

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Photo of the Week: Binder Spray System

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Disc Pelletizer (Pelletiser) Binder Spray System

This weekโ€™s photo highlights a pan pelletizerโ€™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

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

A disc pelletizer (pelletiser) in action

This weekโ€™s photo is a disc pelletizer from FEECOโ€™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 โ€œtumble growthโ€ agglomeration method  to create pellets, and are …

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Pelletization Vs. Compaction Granulation

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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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

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pellets in Hand

This weekโ€™s photo comes straight from FEECOโ€™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

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Synthetic Gypsum pellets, pelletized (pelletised) synthetic gypsum

This weekโ€™s photo shows synthetic gypsum pellets that were agglomerated in FEECOโ€™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

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

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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. Hereโ€™s how it works: material is fed onto a rotating pan, where it tumbles against itself in …

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