Pin Mixer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This article was co-authored by:

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pin Mixer

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 …

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A Look at Conditioning Bulk Solids

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Glass Batch Conditioned in a Pin Mixer

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 …

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Using a Pin Mixer to Pelletize Gypsum

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Gypsum Pin Mixer

When designing a gypsum pelletizing system, most attention focuses on larger equipment such as disc pelletizers or rotary dryers. However, the importance of a pin mixer for gypsum pelletizing should not be overlooked. Pin mixers offer numerous benefits such as solids mixing, densification, and granulation. …

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What does a Micro-Pelletizing Setup Look Like?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What Does a Typical Micropelletizing (Micropelletising) Setup Look Like

Micro-pelletizing can be carried out in a pin mixer, or in a pin mixer/disc pelletizer (pan granulator) combination. Pin mixers alone often provide efficient results when full-scale pelletizing is not necessary, or when only smaller pellets or conditioning is needed. To begin, the pin mixer …

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Coal Dust Remediation

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Coal Dust Converted into Pellets

Coal, a combustible, sedimentary rock, has been used for centuries as a reliable energy source. Despite growing renewable energy sources, coal is still the backbone of the world’s energy grid, providing the electricity we need to turn on lights, heat our homes, and cook our …

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Agglomeration Equipment Basics

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

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, we’ve provided a quick overview of some of the most common types of agglomeration equipment. Click …

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