At IPG, we offer advanced pastillation technology. It turns molten products into dust-free, round pastilles. These are perfect for handling and moving around.
Our pastillation system uses a belt to make uniform granules. These granules are 1-25 mm in diameter. They can handle viscosities from 5-30,000 mPas (cP).
We know how crucial a reliable production process is in today’s world. That’s why our pastillation technology is a cost-effective solution for many industries, including sulfur granulation.
With our expertise, you can control your products precisely. This improves material handling across various industries.
Understanding the Pastillation Process
Pastillation is a key technique in many industrial processes. It transforms molten materials into solid pastilles. This process is essential for our operations, allowing us to create high-quality products that meet specific customer needs.
Pastillation is the process of turning molten materials into solid pastilles through controlled cooling on specialized equipment. It involves phase transition, heat transfer, and solidification mechanics. These principles make pastillation effective. Our pastillation systems are designed to meet various product specifications, ensuring the final product meets the desired characteristics.
A complete pastillation system includes several key components. These are the feeding mechanism, dropformer units, cooling belt, and collection systems. The cooling belt is where the liquid turns into solid. We design our pastillation units to be flexible. They can produce pastille sizes from 1-25 mm in diameter, with viscosities between 5-30,000 mPas (cP), based on processing conditions and customer needs.
Our pastillation solutions are tailored to specific materials. They can be integrated into existing production lines or designed as complete turnkey systems. Proper system design ensures consistent pastille size, shape, and quality across production batches. This meets the required product specifications.
How Does Pastillation Work?
To understand pastillation, we need to look at its step-by-step process and the technologies involved. The pastillation process transforms molten product into uniform pastilles through controlled cooling and deposition.
The pastillation process starts with the feeding of molten product into the system. This molten material is then precisely deposited onto a cooling belt in controlled droplets. As these droplets travel along the belt, they undergo cooling, solidifying into uniform pastilles. The design of the pastillation system ensures effective heat transfer on the belt surface. This directly impacts the final quality of the pastilles.
Applications and Benefits of Pastillation
Pastillation technology is used in many industries, changing how products are made and used. It’s especially useful where making uniform, high-quality pastilles is key.
Industries That Utilize Pastillation
The pastillation process is used in many industries, like chemicals and food. In the chemical field, it’s used for making various compounds.
Chemical Industry Applications: Chemical companies use pastillation for things like sulfur, waxes, and resins. It also makes industrial compounds like acetanilide and fatty acids. This method makes uniform pastilles that are easy to handle and store.
Food Industry Applicationsl: In food, pastillation is used for chocolate, fats, and specialty ingredients. It’s important for making uniform solid products. For example, it’s used in pet food and other specialty foods.
Advantages of the Pastillation Process
The pastillation system has many benefits. It makes uniform, dust-free products that are easy to handle and store. It also makes products with consistent quality, size, and shape, without needing extra steps.
Uniform Product Quality: One big plus of pastillation is the uniform quality of the products it makes. This consistency helps keep products stable and fresh longer, with consistent release properties.
Environmental and Safety Benefits: Pastillation also has environmental and safety perks. It cuts down on dust, reducing explosion risks and making work safer. It also reduces waste, emissions, and lets cooling water be recycled, making it eco-friendly.
Conclusion
Pastillation technology has grown a lot over time. It now meets the high demands of many industries for quality products.
Work on pastillation systems has doubled capacity. This is thanks to over 1300 units designed and installed so far.
Recent developments have made production more efficient. They also allow for making special products with controlled release, especially in pharmaceuticals.
At IPG, we keep improving pastillation technology. We focus on innovation and customer needs, ensuring our equipment meets market demands and environmental rules.
Pastillation’s future looks bright. It’s used in many industries and new uses are found all the time. We’re excited to lead in this progress.
FAQ
How does pastillation improve product quality?
Pastillation makes products better by creating uniform pastilles. This is key for food and pharmaceuticals.
What are the key factors that affect pastillation capacity?
Capacity depends on cooling rate, belt speed, and system design. These factors affect production rate and quality.
Can pastillation be used for products with high dust content?
Yes, pastillation works well for products with a lot of dust. It forms solid pastilles that are easy to handle.
How do different pastillation technologies compare?
Each pastillation technology has its own benefits. They use different cooling methods or feeding systems, tailored to specific needs.
What are the typical size and shape of pastilles produced by pastillation?
Pastilles come in various sizes and shapes. This depends on the equipment and process conditions. Size and shape are key to the product’s characteristics.
How does pastillation support the development of new products?
Pastillation is flexible and efficient for making uniform pastilles. It helps create new products with specific properties, meeting market demands.