Pre-crusher for reducing large particle size in bulk materials
Efficiently reduce oversized material before processing with this robust pre-crusher, designed to handle everything from grinding rubber to breaking down lumps in powdered minerals, ensuring optimal particle sizing for downstream operations.
Reduces and Sizes Coarse Lumps Efficiently
The Pre-Crusher APC from Hosokawa Solids is engineered for seamless integration into diverse production lines, offering coarse material pre-crushing with precision. This equipment excels in breaking down large lumps or agglomerates without the need for additional conveying or vacuum systems, promoting cost-effectiveness and space efficiency. It’s suitable for use in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, and powdered minerals, delivering products like protein-enriched foodstuffs and recycled plastic pellets. Operating continuously, it handles high-speed processing, aided by a replaceable grate and defined gap width for customizable particle sizing. Engineered with a focus on low energy consumption and available with material configurations for chemical resistance, the Pre-Crusher APC is easy to clean and maintain, supporting compliance with industry standards.
Benefits
- Streamlines production with seamless integration and no need for extra conveyors.
- Enhances particle consistency through customizable sizing configurations.
- Minimizes operational costs with efficient energy usage.
- Adapts to varied chemical compositions due to durable material options.
- Simplifies maintenance with easy access and replaceable components.
- Applications
- Dishwashing powder, Recycling materials, Cosmetic tablets, Foodstuffs, Lithium-ion batteries, Crop protection agents, Lactose and dairy products, Technical ceramic, Sweeteners, Talc, Powdered minerals, Chemicals, Flame retardants, Fertiliser, Medicinal herbs, Luxury foods, Low energy solutions, Additive manufacturing metal, Spices, Api – inhaler, Tea, Animal feed, Additive manufacturing polymer, Titanium dioxide, Construction materials, Industrial wax, Sugar, Special flours, Recovered carbon black, Cocoa processing, Plastics recycling, Grinding of rubber, Calcium carbonate, Pharmaceuticals, Lignin, Roots, Hard minerals
- End products
- Protein-enriched foodstuffs, Brown sugar, Automotive batteries, Inhalable api medicines, Titanium dioxide pigments, Dishwasher detergent tablets, Cocoa powder, Pharmaceutical tablets, Fine chocolates, Herbicides and pesticides, Cosmetic foundation tablets, Ceramic tiles, Fire-resistant materials, Artificial sweeteners, Recovered carbon black pigments, Ginseng roots, Herbal tea bags, Recycled rubber products, Ground spices, Nitrogen-rich fertiliser, Livestock feed, Cornflakes, Lignin-based bioplastics, Energy-efficient construction bricks, Recycled plastic pellets, Talcum powder, Calcium carbonate powder, Cheese processing, Gluten-free flour, Wax seals and coatings, Metal 3d printed parts, Polymer 3d printed components
- Steps before
- storage, compression, dry flue gas cleaning, coarse grinding, bulk solids compaction
- Steps after
- particle size analysis, air classification, sieving, packaging, film extrusion
- Input ingredients
- recyclate, lumps, agglomerates, coarse materials, coarse lumps, crusts
- Output ingredients
- fine particles, broken down lumps, defined particle size
- 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.
- Material Type
- Lumps, agglomerates, crus
- Automation
- Integration without additional conveyors
- Crusher Type
- Coarse, Fine, Two-shaft, Three-shaft
- Height
- Low overall height
- Particle Size Control
- Precisely defined
- Gap Width
- Replaceable grate with defined gap width
- Beating Mechanism
- Horizontal beam
- Sieve Type
- Semi-circular shaped sieve, replaceable
- Shaft Configuration
- Single, Two-shaft, Three-shaft
- Gap Geometry
- Adjustable
- Working Mechanism
- Lump breaking
- Integrated Steps
- Crushing and size reduction
- Batch vs Continuous Operation
- Batch
- Low Space Requirement
- Integrated system
- Adjustable Gap Geometry
- Yes
- Changeover Time
- Fast due to replaceable components
- CIP/SIP
- Not applicable
- Cost Effectiveness
- High due to minimal additional equipment
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Low overall height
- Configuration
- Single-shaft, Two-shaft, Three-shaft combinations
- Feed/Discharge method
- Integrated into system without additional conveyors
- Replaceable components
- Grate with defined gap width, replaceable sieve
- Sieve type
- Sieve support with semi-circular shaped sieve
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Discharge method
- Grate/Sieve
- Replaceable components
- Grate/Sieve, Toothed plates