Continuous powder agglomeration system
Enhance product solubility and flowability while minimizing energy consumption with this high-speed solution that transforms powders into instantly soluble agglomerates, seamlessly fitting into your continuous production line.
Agglomerates and Mixes Powders Continuously
The Flexomix Continuous Powder Agglomeration System from Hosokawa Micron is a compact, robust solution for efficient mixing and agglomeration of powders with liquids, enhancing product properties such as solubility and flowability. Utilizing a combination of the Flexomix continuous mixer/agglomerator and the Schugi fluid bed dryer, it ensures optimal process control and product consistency.
This system is ideal for applications in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and energy sectors, producing end products like granulated detergents, instant cocoa mixes, and pharmaceutical granules. It processes capacities from 100 to 40,000 kg/h, featuring a gravimetric powder feeding system and a liquid dosing skid for precise control.
Automation is integral, with advanced HMI-PLC panels providing lot traceability, operator identification, and remote diagnostics. The system is energy-efficient, using about 35% less energy compared to traditional methods. Constructed with corrosion-resistant materials, it is available in multiple sizes to match specific process requirements and adheres to industry standards. Cleaning and maintenance are simplified with a self-cleaning mechanism and a quick-disassemble design, ensuring minimal downtime and ease of operation. Customization is supported to align with your unique processing needs.
Benefits
- Enhances product solubility and flowability, ensuring better performance in end applications.
- Reduces energy use by approximately 35%, lowering operational costs.
- Continuous operation minimizes manual intervention, increasing labor efficiency.
- Flexible design accommodates diverse powder materials, facilitating quick product changeovers.
- Integrated control systems improve process reliability and traceability, ensuring high quality output.
- Applications
- Detergent powders,Plant-based proteins,Veterinary antibiotics,Pesticides,Minerals,Dairy,Food,Chemicals,Cosmetic powders,Starch,Humidified products,Fine powders,Animal feed,Ceramics,Phosphates,Cocoa drink powder,Metals,Instant soup,Flavorings,Pharmaceuticals,Battery materials,Super absorbent polymers,Metal salts
- End products
- Lithium-ion cathode materials,Extrusion-ready humidified clay,Dehydrated meal kits,Amoxicillin agglomerates,Effervescent tablets,Chemical catalysts,Mineral makeup foundation,Granulated pesticides,Zinc sulfate granules,Cup noodle seasoning,Pea protein isolates,Laundry powder detergent,Metal powder blends,Baked food flavor enhancers,Instant cocoa mix,Porcelain slip,Milk powder,Compacted fine silicon dioxide,Monoammonium phosphate granules,Animal nutrition pellets,Modified starches,Diaper core granules,Talc granules
- Steps before
- Storage,Conveying,Charging,Mixing
- Steps after
- Drying,Cooling,Discharging,Sieving,Packing
- Input ingredients
- powders,liquids,base powders,solution binders,veterinary antibiotics,pesticide formulae,fine powders,phosphates,detergent powders,filter cakes,cocoa drink powder,cross-linking agents
- Output ingredients
- agglomerates,porous granulates,instantly soluble agglomerates,homogeneous powder mixture,dried and cooled agglomerates
- Market info
- Hosokawa Micron is renowned for specializing in the manufacturing of powder and particle processing technologies, including mixing, drying, and milling equipment. They are respected for their innovative solutions and engineering excellence in industrial engineered-to-order equipment markets.
- Capacity
- 100–40,000 kg/h
- Particle size range
- 100–1,500 microns
- Typical D50 value
- 200–700 microns
- Automation
- Optimally integrated hardware and software controls
- Mixing chamber
- Flexible with pitch-adjustable mixing blades
- Motor power
- 3.7–75 kW
- Dryer size
- 0.25 m² to > 20 m²
- Airflow control
- Largely determined by system components (blower,heating/cooling equipment)
- Energy savings
- Approximately 35% less energy compared to spray tower
- Self-cleaning feature
- External roller cage massages the mixing chamber
- Continuous operation
- Yes
- Working mechanism
- Continuous mixing and agglomeration
- Automation level
- Integrated HMI-PLC control
- Cleaning method
- Self-cleaning with external roller cage
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Changeover time
- Less than two minutes
- Energy efficiency
- 35% less energy compared to spray tower
- CIP/SIP
- Integrated cleaning options available
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Compact footprint
- Varies by model
- Machine dimensions
- Length
- Discharge method
- Gravity
- Mixing chamber design
- Vertical,pitch-adjustable blades
- Control panel type
- Ergonomic HMI-PLC
- Control panel type
- Ergonomic HMI-PLC panels
- Process integration
- Seamless integration with existing systems
- Automation integration
- SCADA / PLC systems
- Mixing flexibility
- Pitch-adjustable mixing blades
- System adaptability
- Flexible product handling capabilities