Difference between revisions of "Granulators"
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'''Granulators''' are a synonym for [[agglomerators]] Agglomeration describes a process whereby powders get into contact with one or more liquids to create a perfect mixture of powder and liquid in order to make agglomerates. | |||
'''Granulators''' are a synonym for [[agglomerators]] | |||
Agglomeration describes a process whereby powders get into contact with one or more liquids to create a perfect mixture of powder and liquid in order to make agglomerates. | |||
Less liquid > small agglomerates. | Less liquid > small agglomerates. | ||
More liquid > larger agglomerates. | More liquid > larger agglomerates. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:19, 2 September 2012
Granulators are a synonym for agglomerators Agglomeration describes a process whereby powders get into contact with one or more liquids to create a perfect mixture of powder and liquid in order to make agglomerates.
Less liquid > small agglomerates. More liquid > larger agglomerates.
To form or collect into a rounded mass Synonyms: granulation, particle size enlargement The perfect Mixers/Agglomerator From the first moment on, the product to be agglomerated is combined with liquid in exactly the correct proportion.
Agglomeration processes or in a more general term particle size enlargement technologies are great tools to modify product properties.
Agglomeration of powders is widely used to improve physical properties like:
- Wettability and dispersability
- Flowability bulk density
- Dosing
- Product appearance
Types
- Batch Agglomerators
- Continuous Agglomerators
Technologies
- Wet agglomeration by instant mixing & fluidbed drying
- Fluidbed agglomeration (batch/continuous)
- Dry granulation by mechanical compaction Low / medium pressure extrusion