Pellet dedusting elutriators

Achieve superior purity in your production line by effectively removing dust and streamers with advanced dedusting technology, streamlining operations and enhancing product quality with precision separation solutions.

Separates Dust and Fibers from Granular Products

The Horizontal Fluidbed Separator HFS by Coperion is a sophisticated solution for granular product cleaning, designed to efficiently remove dust and fibers from materials such as polyethylene pellets, toner particles, and dairy powder blends. Its working principle utilizes a fluidized bed for gentle yet thorough separation, ideal for industries like plastics, chemicals, food, and pet food. With a processing capacity of up to 40 tons per hour, the HFS offers a compact design suitable for space-constrained facilities. Integration is straightforward, thanks to its pneumatic feeding system and adaptable configuration. The unit is crafted from durable materials, providing resistance to abrasion and corrosion, ensuring long-term reliability in demanding production environments. Additionally, this separator supports easy cleaning and maintenance, featuring an accessible design that minimizes downtime. Coperion offers customization and engineering support to tailor the HFS to your specific operational needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances product purity by effectively removing fine dust and fibers.
  • Optimizes production efficiency with a throughput capacity of up to 40 tons per hour.
  • Compact design saves space while maintaining efficient cleaning performance.
  • Reduces operational costs with minimal maintenance requirements.
  • Supports diverse applications across plastics, chemicals, food, and pet food industries.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Food,Pet food,Plastics,Minerals
End products
Polyethylene pellets,Polypropylene granules,Toner particles,Catalyst carriers,Dairy powder blends,Powder coating materials,Fish feed pellets,Cement powders,Calcium carbonate granules,Pet food kibble,Pvc powder,Snack pellets
Steps before
Purification,Grinding,Bulk Material Handling
Steps after
Dedusting,Pelletizing,Packing,Product Transfer
Input ingredients
granular products,pellets,dust,streamers,soft and brittle granular products,abrasive products
Output ingredients
cleaned granular products,separated dust,separated streamers,purified bulk materials
Market info
Coperion is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial compounding and extrusion equipment, bulk materials handling systems, and services for various industries, such as plastics, chemicals, and food processing, with a strong reputation for innovative engineering solutions and customer support.

Technical Specifications


Separating efficiency
Optimized for high efficiency
Capacity
Up to 120 t/h (Diverting Counter-flow Elutriator)
Capacity
Up to 100 t/h (Gravity Rotation Separator)
Capacity
Up to 40 t/h (Horizontal Fluidbed Separator)
Cleaning stages
1 or 3 (depending on separator type)
Cleaning method
Automatic (for Drum Sieve Machine)
Design height
From 650 mm (Horizontal Fluidbed Separator)
Feeding type
Pneumatic or gravimetric
Pneumatic separation
Yes (Horizontal Fluidbed Separator)
Gas consumption
Optimized (Diverting Counter-flow Elutriator)

Operating Characteristics


Separation efficiency
High
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Cleaning method
Fully automatic sieve cleaning
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Airflow control
Pneumatic / gravimetric feeding
Throughput capacity
Up to 120 t/h

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Heights from 650 mm
Feed method
Pneumatic or gravimetric from a hopper
Discharge method
Base,silo top,or between silo and tank car installation options
Gravity Rotation Separator
Capacities of up to 100 t/h
Horizontal Fluidbed Separator
Up to 40 t/h
Drum Sieve
Compact,service-friendly unit

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled / Manual
Customization type
Elutriator configuration
Compact footprint
Yes / No
Integration possibilities
Pneumatic / Gravimetric feed
Installation Type
Base / Silo top / In-line