Pin Mixer Operating Theory Explained

This article was co-authored by:

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pin Mixer Operating Theory Featured Image, 3D Model of a FEECO Pin Mixer

Originally developed to process carbon black, the pin mixer is an industrial mixer that has evolved to meet a variety of needs across many industries, making it a critical processing tool in producing everything from chemicals to minerals.  The hugely successful and widespread use of …

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Mixers in Pelletizing Dust Collector Fines for Reuse and Disposal

This article was co-authored by:

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Coal Dust Pelletized (Pelletised) in a Pin Mixer for Dust Suppression

Dust collectors serve a critical need in the industrial process setting, helping processors to keep workers safe, comply with regulatory requirements, ensure product integrity, and promote equipment longevity. And while baghouses, electrostatic precipitators, and other dust collection systems provide these benefits, processors are often left …

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An In-Depth Look at Potash Pelletizing

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pelletized (Pelletised) Potash

Potash pelletization is a reliable and beneficial method of processing potash. In fact, it is gaining popularity with fertilizer manufacturers looking for a premium, refined product that delivers nutrients quickly. However, a lot of work is required in order to produce an optimal potash pellet. …

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Photo of the Week: 3D Pin Mixer

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

3D Pin Mixer

This week’s photo is a 3D image of a pin mixer. Pin mixers are industrial mixers that can be used in mixing, agglomeration, and conditioning applications. They are particularly adept at processing fine materials such as powders, and are commonly used to process materials such …

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Photo of the Week: Industrial Mixers in 3D

This article was authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Photo of the Week: Industrial Mixers

This week’s photo highlights FEECO’s industrial mixer options: the pin mixer, and pugmill mixer, also known as a paddle mixer. Pin mixers are ideal for processing fine materials in the presence of a liquid binder. They consist of a central rotar shaft affixed with pins, …

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How does a Pin Mixer Work?

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pin Mixer

Pin mixers are industrial mixing devices used to condition, agglomerate, and mix bulk materials, and work most effectively with fine materials such as powders. They utilize an intense spinning motion, in the presence of a binder, to produce small, dense agglomerates. Rods, or “pins,” are …

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