High precision air classifier for fine powder processing
Achieve precise particle separation and optimize throughput in your powder processing with this advanced air classification system, suitable for continuous high-speed operations to ensure consistent quality in your production line.
Classifies and Separates Fine Powders and Granules
The Ventoplex C from Hosokawa Alpine is a high-efficiency air classifier engineered for precise separation in the mineral powder industry. Its uniquely coaxial design with separate drives for the fan and classifying wheel allows for variable speed control, extending the fineness range from 24 µm to 200 µm. The Ventoplex C operates by feeding material to the classifier head, where centrifugal forces separate particles. Ideal for handling a variety of materials such as limestone, gypsum, and ceramic powders, it is commonly integrated into continuous, high-speed production lines across various industries including pharmaceuticals and food processing. The system’s low energy requirement, combined with its maintenance-friendly design featuring easily accessible wear parts, ensures long-term, cost-effective operation. Its robust construction is ideal for applications demanding high wear resistance and significant fines throughput without contamination, making it particularly suited for ceramic powders. Customizable to meet specific production needs, the Ventoplex C supports seamless integration into existing lines and enhances overall process efficiency.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality with precise particle separation, ensuring consistent end-product results.
- Lowers operational costs by reducing energy consumption with variable speed controls.
- Minimizes maintenance downtime due to easy access to wear parts and inspection points.
- Increases production efficiency by supporting continuous, high-speed operations.
- Ideal for diverse industries, from pharmaceuticals to ceramics, ensuring versatile application and integration.
- Applications
- Abrasives,Chamotte,Raw kaolin,Bone meal,Fertilising lime,Pegmatite,Ore,Phosphor,Feldspar,Limestone,Bentonite,Dolomite,Glass powder,Quartz,Quick lime,Ceramic powders,Rice flour,Gypsum,Feed lime
- End products
- Steps before
- Grinding,Pre-crushing,Drying,Emulsification
- Steps after
- Packing,Sterilization,Coating,Dosing
- Input ingredients
- limestone,quick lime,fertilising lime,feed lime,bentonite,dolomite,gypsum,chamotte,quartz,feldspar,pegmatite,raw kaolin,ore,phosphor,glass powder,abrasives,rice flour,bone meal
- Output ingredients
- fine limestone,quick lime powder,fertilising lime particles,feed lime powder,bentonite fines,dolomite powder,gypsum powder,chamotte fines,quartz powder,feldspar powder,pegmatite powder,kaolin fines,processed ore,phosphor powder,fine glass powder,processed abrasives,fine rice flour,bone meal powder
- Market info
- Hosokawa Alpine is known for its expertise in manufacturing advanced process equipment and systems for powder and particle processing technology. It has a strong reputation for innovation, quality engineering, and customer-focused solutions in various industries.
- Fineness range
- Approx. d97= 24 µm to 200 µm
- Specific energy consumption
- Low
- Fines yield
- High specific
- Fineness adjustment
- Stepless during operation
- Peripheral speed
- Low
- Air circulation rate
- Low
- Drive system
- Fan and classifying wheel driven by two separate hollow shafts
- Accessibility for maintenance
- Good
- Classifying chamber distribution
- Uniform
- Dust collector requirement
- No additional external dust collector needed
- Overall height
- Low
- Working Mechanism
- Circuit-air classifier
- Fineness Adjustment
- Stepless during operation
- Energy Requirement
- Low specific energy consumption
- Accessibility
- Optimum for inspection and maintenance
- Automation Level
- Separate drive for fan and classifying wheel
- Changeover Time
- Quick adjustment of fineness range
- Airflow Control
- Low air circulation rate
- Material Handling
- Insensitive to overload
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact design with low overall height
- Control panel type
- Stepless adjustment during operation
- Discharge method
- Gravity chute for coarse material discharge
- Shape and size
- Circular design with coaxial fan and classifying wheel arrangement
- Feed method
- Center feed via hollow shaft
- Stepless fineness adjustment
- Yes
- Coaxial arrangement of fan and classifying wheel
- Yes
- Separate drive for classifying wheel
- Yes
- Different speed settings for fan and classifying wheel
- Yes
- Customizable feed material entrance
- Yes