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Batch or continuous process

04-07-2018 Batch process means discontinuous, while in the continuous process the machine is categorized as an open system.

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20-06-2018 The result of mixing dry solid ingredients may be a definite pattern of particle segregation. This is due to differences in the physical properties of ingredients and the shape and surface characteristics of the mixer.

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The mixing process

31-05-2018 Mixing (or homogenising) means to transport the individual particles to an exact position in relation to other particles and thereby avoid segregation.

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La Meccanica’s vertical mills

15-05-2018 MV series is used for the fine or ultrafine grinding of a large number of materials with low to moderate hardness and abrasiveness.

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La Meccanica’s horizontal hammer mills

24-04-2018 The horizontal hammer mill has been applied to the task of particle size reduction in milling applications.

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Hammer mill's aspiration filter

19-04-2018 The air is necessary to quickly transport the fine product from the area of the hammers through the grinding sieve and, at the same time, to cool the product.

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Hammer mill: parameters that affect grinding

05-04-2018 Before designing a milling system, you must fully understand the requirements of your size-reduction application.

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How fine do you grind?

20-03-2018 Finer grinding will result in a better-quality pellet or extruded feed increases the capacity of the pellet mill or extruder, and reduces wear of the pellet mill or extruder working parts such as dies, rollers, and worms.

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Comparison between hammer mills and roller mills

26-02-2018 The most common grinders are the hammer mills and the roller mills. They have been applied to the task of particle size reduction or grinding in feed milling applications.

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Grinding equipment

12-02-2018 Grinding is accomplished by many types of manual and mechanical operations involving impact, attrition and cutting. Here are the differences between hammer, disk and roller mills!

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The importance of grinding

22-01-2018 Among the various stages of the pelleting process grinding is essential for pelletizing, because it allows to create a homogeneous mixing and to reduce the volumes.

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The moisture

21-11-2015 Assuming proper equipment selection and installation provides an even flow of mash to the pellet mill, steam then becomes a major factor in the pellet mill operation, since it lubricates, softens, and can improve the binding characteristics of materials being pelleted.