Continuous Pin Mixers
The pin mixer is a horizontal continuous mixer. Also known as a pin agglomerator, the pin mixer offers greater material densification than a disc pelletizer, and typically requires less binder. Whether you are conditioning a material, de-dusting, or micro-pelletizing it, our custom pin mixers are a preferred choice.
Pin mixers are an ideal continuous processing solution for ultra-fine materials, and mixing both solid and liquid feedstock components to create a homogenous mixture.
Material is fed into the pin mixer, while binder is continuously added at a specified rate. The high-speed spinning action created by the single rotor shaft affixed with rods (pins) thoroughly mixes the components and begins to form agglomerates as the material moves through the length of the mixer.
Pin Mixers are ideal as stand-alone pelletizing/agglomeration units, or as a method of pre-conditioning in a two-step agglomeration process involving a disc pelletizer or agglomeration drum.
Features
- Size: 10″ – 50″ (254 – 1,270mm)
- Capacity: 200 lb/hr – 70 TPH
- Full sweep pin design
- Polished stainless steel liner to improve machine operation
- Available custom configuration
- Accurate feed ratios of powder to liquid for precise quality control
- Accurate production rates
- Custom designed control panel for housing controls
Optional Components
- Zero Speed Switches
- Raising Cover Assembly
- Abrasion-Resistant Pin Coatings
- Two Screw Feeders
- Various Pin Arrangements
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
- Heat Transfer Jacket
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Pin Mixer Components and Parts
The image below shows the standard components of a pin mixer. Click image to view larger.
A – Spray Ports
B – Actuated Hinged Cover (Screw Jack)
C – Pin & Shaft Assembly
D – Discharge Chute
E – Abrasion Resistant Coating
F – Mixing Pins
G – Mixer Shaft
H – Jam/Locking Nut – High Grade
I – V-Belt Drive
J – Drive Motor
K – Integrated Screw Feeder
L – Material Inlet
Applications & Materials
Pin mixers are used in a variety of applications, including:
- Coal Dust
- Ceramics
- Clay for cat litter
- Compost
- Fertilizers
- Flyash
- Gypsum
- Humate
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Limestone
- Organic Chemicals
- Pigments
- Proppants
- Pulp & Paper Products
- Minerals and Ores
- Nickel Concentrates
- Chicken Litter
- Phosphates
- Potash/Langbeinite
- Poultry Manure
- Sulfur
- Synthetic Gypsum
What Can Agglomeration do for Your Material?
Agglomeration offers a variety of benefits. Among them, agglomeration allows you to:
- Reduce Volume
- Stabilize Mixtures During Handling
- Eliminate/Reduce Dust Problems
- Control Hardness
- Reduce Packing, Storage and Transport Costs
- Improve Product Performance
- Improve Handling
To learn more about how agglomeration can benefit your material, see Why Agglomerate Your Material.
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