As demand for lithium continues to surge, the rising use of novel lithium sources, paired with the growing need to maximize process efficiency and the push for a circular economy, are all driving research and development work around extracting and recovering lithium. Findings from Grand …
Industrial mixers are utilized to process bulk solids ranging from fertilizers and soil amendments to advanced chemical compounds, catalysts, and mineral concentrates. The flexible processing capabilities of these mixers, paired with their ability to continuously create homogeneous blends, makes them a preferred option for plants …
Agglomeration is emerging as a valuable complement to flotation in modern spodumene processing operations. As lithium demand drives the development of lower-grade and more complex deposits, the finer concentrate produced from flotation streams can challenge downstream calcination. The conversion of ฮฑ-spodumene to ฮฒ-spodumene requires consistent …
Conditioning is a term used frequently in the field of bulk solids processing to describe a wide range of material treatments, be it for a raw material, a byproduct, or a finished product. Conditioning is an important component in the processing of bulk solids, allowing …
The flow properties of a bulk solid can have a significant impact on process efficiency and the success of the end product. And while bins, hoppers, and the like are often designed to minimize such issues, agglomeration can be a valuable tool in improving the …
Catalyst size and shape play a crucial role in optimizing reaction efficiency. As the chemical industry pushes for more effective processes, spherical catalysts produced through pelletizing (wet granulation) have emerged as a solution with significant advantages in many settings. This article examines the importance of …
The pin mixer is an industrial mixing solution ideal for mixing, conditioning, and agglomerating material fines in the presence of a binder. While the pugmill mixer (paddle mixer) is best suited for heavy-duty materials such as ores, the pin mixer excels in applications where extremely …
What is Micro Pelletizing? Micro pelletizing is the process of agglomerating material fines into small pellets. Unlike traditional pelletizing, where slightly larger pellets are produced, micro pelletizing produces pellets around 20-60 mesh. Micro pelletizing can be carried out either in a stand-alone pin mixer (this …
Pin mixers and pugmill mixers are industrial mixing devices with each offering their own distinct advantages and capabilities. Oftentimes, the material itself dictates which piece of equipment is best for the operation at hand. Pug mills are used for mixing, agglomerating, and conditioning. They utilize …
Pin mixers offer an effective approach to mixing, de-dusting, and agglomerating solid and liquid feed components. What follows are some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) surrounding these diverse continuous mixers. How does a pin mixer work? A pin mixer consists of a horizontal …