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 …
Catalysts continue to play a growing role in modern industry, carrying out an array of processes that otherwise might not be possible, promoting more sustainable industries through efficient processing, reducing toxic emissions, and more. As the use of catalysts grows, so too does the amount …
Caking is one of the most challenging issues that granular fertilizer producers face. This ubiquitous problem causes an array of complications that threaten to degrade product quality, cause dust issues and safety hazards, and even spoil product, representing potentially significant losses and risk. One especially …
Fertilizer coating continues to be a vital tool in helping fertilizer producers meet market demands. With buyers becoming more discerning, producing a high-quality product according to the required specification has become a necessity in today’s ultra-competitive market, particularly when it comes to specialty fertilizer and …
Phosphates are essential to life on Earth, providing the vital nutrient phosphorus, which contributes to a multitude of biological processes that make human, plant, and animal life possible. Phosphates can be made into an array of products, from fertilizers to food and consumer products, and …
Plastic pyrolysis has long been explored as a means of creating a circular economy around plastics, and as evidence mounts in favor of the technique, more and more organizations and government bodies are putting pen to paper, showing their support for it. In fact, a …
Phosphorus is a versatile component to life on Earth, aiding in a multitude of biological processes that create strong plants, animals, and even humans. As such a vital building block to life, it’s no wonder that ore-bearing phosphate rock is processed into all sorts of …
Calcination is an essential thermal processing technique relied upon by a host of industrial processes to cause a chemical reaction or phase change, remove crystalline water, volatilize organic compounds, and more. While calcination is applicable to a wide range of materials, it often requires material …
Product cooling is often a vital step in the production of fertilizers, helping to ensure product integrity and reduce potential hazards. Rotary coolers are the equipment of choice for fertilizer production plants, offering a host of benefits. The following covers the important role cooling plays …
Smelting is a pyrometallurgical process that uses thermal processing techniques to purify copper through chemical reactions. And while most focus is given to the furnaces involved in this process, one piece of equipment has not only helped to increase the efficiency of copper smelting, but …