Powder making equipment: from grinding to molding technology journey

In the modern industrial system, powder making equipment as a key process equipment, widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, metallurgy and other fields, they are not only to improve production efficiency, ensure product quality is an important tool, but also to promote industrial upgrading and technological innovation of the core force. In this paper, we will focus on the four core equipments: milling machine, tablet press, extruder and mixer, and discuss their important roles and technological innovations in the process of powder preparation and molding.

Grinding machine: the starting point of refinement

Grinding machine, as the first process of powder preparation, its performance directly determines the operability of the subsequent process and the final quality of the product. Modern grinding mill adopts advanced crushing technology, such as airflow crushing, mechanical impact crushing, etc., which can realize the ultra-fine crushing of materials, reaching micron or even nanometer level. This process not only improves the homogeneity and activity of the material, but also lays the foundation for subsequent high value-added applications. In addition, the integration of intelligent control system makes the grinding process more accurate and efficient, and greatly reduces energy consumption and noise pollution.

Tablet press: the art of shaping solid form

Tablet press plays a crucial role in the powder molding process. It uses molds and pressure to press powdered materials into solid tablets or blocks with specific shapes and sizes. Whether it is the production of tablets in the pharmaceutical industry or the making of cookies in the food industry, tablet presses have won a wide range of applications due to their efficient and stable performance. With the continuous development of automation and precision technology, modern tablet presses are able to achieve high speed and high precision production while ensuring product uniformity and consistency.

Extruder: The Innovative Path to Continuous Molding

Extruders, on the other hand, are devices that continuously extrude powder from a mold after it has been rotated and heated and melted by a screw. In the processing of plastics, rubber, ceramics and other materials, the extruder, with its unique molding method, realizes the continuous and automatic production of products. During the extrusion process, the material undergoes complex changes such as heating, plasticizing and mixing in the barrel of the machine, and finally forms the desired profile or semi-finished product. The application of this technology not only improves production efficiency, but also makes product design more flexible and diverse.

Mixers: the art of homogenization

The mixer is an indispensable part of the powder making process. It mixes powders of different compositions or properties evenly to meet the requirements of the subsequent process on the homogeneity of the material. High-efficiency mixer adopts advanced mixing design, such as three-dimensional movement, double screw, etc., which ensures that the materials are highly uniformly mixed in a short period of time. In addition, the sealing design and temperature control system in the mixing process effectively prevent material contamination and deterioration, ensuring the quality of the final product.

To summarize, grinding machine, tablet press, extruder and mixer as an important part of the powder making equipment, they together constitute a complete process chain from raw material processing to finished product output. With the continuous progress of science and technology, these equipments will be more intelligent and efficient, injecting new vitality and power for the development of various industries.