Size Reduction
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Power Graters, Rotary Knife-Cutters, Lump Breakers
July 24, 2014Several alternatives are available when industrial processes require size reduction, crushing, and de-agglomeration. Capacities vary by equipment but the family of products covers capacities from 2000 to 35,000 lb/hr. For very soft to medium hard products, power graters provide versatile, clean,...
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Munson Machinery to Expand Headquarters
July 21, 2014Munson Machinery is expanding the size of its Utica, NY headquarters by approximately one-third, according to Charles Divine, president and CEO. “The expansion will boost our fabrication and assembly capabilities to increase production and reduce lead times,”...
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E-Pellets Acquires Georgia Mill for Wood Pellet Production
July 17, 2014E-Pellets LLC has acquired the formerly shuttered Louisiana Pacific OSB mill in Athens, GA. The company plans to convert the mill into a wood pellet production facility, producing approximately 450,000 metric tons annually. The wood pellets will be exported to the European Union to be used as an...
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Orenda Automation Technologies Inc.
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Ludman Introduces Electro-Hydraulic Roll Gap Positioning in its Newest Flaking Mill Design
July 1, 2014Ludman Industries introduces a new, smaller sized, modern-style flaking mill with 10-in.-diam rolls. This new design is based on best in class features from previous Ludman flaking mills and uses an all integrated approach, where drives, chutes, and guards are included on one common base that...
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Roller Compaction & Granulation Webinar
June 24, 2014Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems will host an online webinar on “Roller Compaction & Granulation Technology for Chemical Applications” on Wednesday, July 23 at 2pm (EST). This free educational program will discuss: • What is compaction and granulation and...
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Size Reduction for Pneumatic Conveying
June 11, 2014Single- and dual-rotor crushers have been successfully applied to compliment pneumatic conveying and bulk handling system installations in the dairy, food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. Many times an application’s product characteristics or process can change,...
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Shredders with Externally Adjustable Bed Knives
June 10, 2014The NewGen series of shredders features direct drives to the cutting rotors. This not only increases torque but also eliminates drive belts. With no drive belts to tighten or replace, maintenance time and costs are decreased proportionately. Swing-up screens on NewGen shredders provide a huge...
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Vibro-Energy Grinding Mills Achieve High Output
June 4, 2014Sweco’s versatile vibro-energy grinding mills provide fast particle size reduction to sub-micron range. Vibro-energy grinding action achieves higher output per input horsepower, and precise control of size and distribution. Product contamination from media and lining wear is virtually...
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Practical Low-Temperature Size Reduction
June 2, 2014Size reduction of solid materials may be one of the most important technologies in the modern world. Coal that is pulverized to the size of talcum powder fuels the generators that supply over 45% of the electric power in the U.S. and over 40% worldwide. Size reduction is a key process step in...
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