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== Types ==
== Types ==
* Batch Agglomerators
* [[Batch Agglomerators]]
* Continuous Agglomerators
* [[Continuous Agglomerators]]





Latest revision as of 22:41, 16 August 2012


Batch Agglomerator
Continuous Agglomerator

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


Technologies

  • Wet agglomeration by instant mixing & fluidbed drying
  • Fluidbed agglomeration (batch/continuous)
  • Dry granulation by mechanical compaction Low / medium pressure extrusion