Photo of the Week: Pugmill Post-Processing

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pugmill Mixer (Pug Mill, Paddle Mixer) Post Processing

This week’s photo shows a pugmill mixer from the FEECO Innovation Center, where our team of process experts conditioned an iron-based material. Conditioning typically refers to the act of mixing a material; this may be to prepare it for pelletizing, to reduce issues associated with …

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Pugmill Mixers in Fertilizer Production

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pug Mills (Pugmill Mixers, Paddle Mixers) in Fertilizer (Fertiliser) Production

Pugmill Mixers, also known as paddle mixers, are a type of continuous mixer used throughout many industries to carry out mixing, agglomerating, and conditioning of liquid and solid feed combinations. They have become indispensable in de-dusting fly ash, mixing copper concentrates for smelter production, and …

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Photo of the Week: Pug Mill Under Production

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pug Mill (Pugmill Mixer, Paddle Mixer) Under Production

Today’s photo highlights a pugmill mixer under production at FEECO. The pugmill mixer will be used in animal feed production. The large, stainless steel cover is a fume hood for the acid reaction that will take place in the mixer. A small pipe is installed …

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Pugmill Mixer Design & Customization

This article was co-authored by:

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pugmill Mixer Design - 3D Rendering

A pugmill mixer, or paddle mixer, is a horizontal, continuous industrial mixer used in a variety of applications for processing bulk solids to achieve a range of objectives. These rugged mixing units are highly flexible and have become an essential tool in many processes. They …

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Photo of the Week: 3D Pug Mill

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pugmill Mixer (Pug Mill/Paddle Mixer)

This week’s photo highlights a pugmill mixer, also known as a paddle mixer, in 3D. The image was created by FEECO’s CAD Specialists. Pug mills are comprised of two counter-rotating shafts fastened with pitched paddles. The paddles use a high-torque, kneading and folding over motion …

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Photo of the Week: Paddle Mixer in Action

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Paddle Mixer (Pugmill Mixer, Pug Mill) Internals

This week’s highlighted photo shows material being processed in a paddle mixer. The photo was taken at FEECO’s Innovation Center, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin (USA). Paddle mixers, also commonly referred to as pugmill mixers, work by utilizing two paddle shafts within a horizontal trough. …

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Photo of the Week: Replacement Paddles

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Replacement Paddles for Pug Mill/Paddle Mixer/Pugmill Mixer

Today’s photo highlights a set of replacement paddles for a pugmill mixer. Abrasive or corrosive materials may cause premature wear on paddles. Regular wear, over an extended period of time, may also serve as a reason to seek new paddles. No matter the reason, paddles …

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Pugmill Mixer Troubleshooting Tips

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Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Pugmill Mixer Troubleshooting Tips

The pugmill mixer is an incredibly diverse machine, lending itself to blending, conditioning, mixing, and agglomeration processes throughout a host of industries. While a well-designed and properly manufactured pugmill mixer is generally reliable, it is not immune to issue; changes in process conditions, the presence …

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