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.

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Crushes and Homogenizes Bulk Materials

The Bexmill ABM from Hosokawa Alpine is a versatile conical mill designed for the efficient crushing and homogenization of bulk materials. It enhances flowability and bulk density, ideal for applications in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing. Employing a conical grinding chamber, it ensures high speeds and consistent particle size distribution without opening the chamber. The Bexmill ABM is adept at processing a wide range of materials, from powdered milk to titanium dioxide pigment, achieving throughput rates from 10 to 10,000 kg/h. Its PLC-controlled operation allows seamless integration into existing production lines, accommodating both laboratory and industrial scale processes with quick tool change for ease of maintenance. Offered in stainless steel, this mill is compliant with FDA standards, ensuring compatibility for sensitive applications. Customizable configurations, including ATEX-compliant designs, cater to specific user needs.

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Analyzes Particle Size for Quality Control

The Air Jet Sieve e200 LS from NEXOPART offers precise particle size analysis for laboratory and pilot operations. This versatile equipment excels in ensuring consistent powder quality for a range of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. Utilizing a finely calibrated air flow mechanism, it separates particles with precision, crucial for products like lithium iron phosphate powder and cosmetic foundations. With a focus on efficiency, the e200 LS supports seamless integration into existing lab setups, featuring manual and continuous operations for flexibility. Designed for rigorous use, it delivers accurate results with minimal energy consumption, facilitating compliance with industry standards. Cleaning and maintenance are simplified with its user-friendly design, ensuring your analysis stays accurate and reliable over time.

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Cost-efficient grinding of highly concentrated limestone slurries

The agitated media mill ANR from Hosokawa Alpine is designed for the cost-efficient ultrafine grinding of highly concentrated limestone slurries. The operating mode and the design permit the production of extremely high qualities with regard to fineness, degree of whiteness, and abrasiveness.

The mill design ensures low-maintenance continuous system operation with no expensive downtime periods. The flow pattern goes from bottom to top, whereby the feed material is ground to the required end fineness with the aid of ceramic grinding beads (zirconium silicate or zirconium oxide).

Efficient cooling of the mill stator removes the heat generated during grinding.

The agitator elements and the grinding chamber wall are made of wear-resistant hardened materials.

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Continuous wet milling of particles down to the submicron range

The Agitated Media Mill AHM from Hosokawa Alpine is a horizontal, cylindrical milling chamber that is universal in use for the continuous wet milling of particles down to the submicron range. This horizontal milling chamber was especially designed for suspensions with good flow properties where a steep particle size distribution and high end-product fineness are demanded.

Ball mills rotate around a horizontal axis, partially filled with the material to be ground plus the grinding medium. The mill is suitable for both continuous and batch operations, also available in sizes suitable for the laboratory, the testing center or for large-scale production.

Chemicals, minerals, PCC, ceramics, foodstuffs, metals, pigments, paints (mass production), laboratory, nanoparticles, abrasives, pharmaceutics. This mill is suitable for small amounts of product and for development trials, also in the nanotechnology sector. Extremely small grinding beads (< 0.2 mm) can be employed with this mill, and investigations regarding the stabilization of suspensions in the submicron range can be executed.

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Processes and Grinds Minerals into Fine Powders

The AWM Table Roller Mill from Hosokawa Alpine is engineered to deliver precise and efficient grinding of mineral raw materials. This equipment stands out with its integrated classifier that ensures energy-efficient comminution at high throughput rates. Ideal for industries ranging from chemical and food to recycling and pharmaceuticals, it processes a wide array of products such as battery-grade lithium compounds and granulated sugar. The mill’s continuous operation supports high-speed processing and is suited for various applications including grinding, drying, and pelleting. Equipped with robust automation systems, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines while ensuring reduced energy consumption through advanced motor control. Built with durable materials, the AWM offers optional corrosion-resistant materials for handling abrasive or reactive substances, and adheres to relevant industry standards. Furthermore, Hosokawa Alpine provides customization options and engineering support to tailor the mill to specific customer needs, ensuring optimal performance and ease of maintenance.

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Forms Uniform Cylindrical Granules through Extrusion

The Gear Pelletizer AGF, offered by Hosokawa Alpine, employs a unique low-pressure extrusion process to create uniform cylindrical granules. Specially designed with counter-rotating toothed rollers, it excels in producing precise granules from materials such as titanium dioxide, industrial wax, and lithium-ion battery components. With an operational capacity ranging from 40 to 3,000 kg/h, the AGF series supports continuous, dust-tight, and gas-tight production, ideal for environments with stringent adherence to inert gas or solvent use. The machine’s integration capabilities include seamless incorporation into existing production lines for sectors like chemicals, food, and recycling. Built with corrosion-resistant materials, it is compatible with a range of industrial applications and complies with industry standards. Easy maintenance is ensured with integrated features enabling efficient cleaning and component accessibility. Additionally, customization options are available to meet specific production needs, supported by Hosokawa Alpine’s expert engineering assistance.

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Crushes and Prepares Materials for Processing

The Pre-Crusher APC from Hosokawa is an essential device designed for pre-processing solid materials in various industries, from chemicals to food and pharmaceuticals. Engineered to crush and prepare materials, the APC utilizes counter-rotating grinding rollers to break down large, non-free-flowing flakes into smaller, more manageable pieces for further processing.

This robust equipment supports applications such as initial crushing stages in flake granulation and creating dust-free coarse materials. It’s ideal for producing end-products like pharmaceutical tablets, granulated graphite, and wax pellets. With a throughput capacity ranging from 1 to 120 tons per hour, it accommodates diverse industrial needs.

The Pre-Crusher APC features a drive unit with options up to 2 x 15 kW, ensuring powerful and efficient operation. It accommodates a range of roller diameters and working widths, suited for various material sizes and process requirements.

Designed for continuous operation, this pre-crusher integrates seamlessly into existing production lines and is available in customization options to match specified operational conditions. Additionally, hardened break-off pins and task-welded break-off discs ensure durability and consistent performance across different batch runs.

Compliant with industry standards, the APC from Hosokawa offers reliable operation and engineering support, with possible customizable configurations to fit specific process demands.

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Grinds and Processes Coarse Fibrous Materials

The Alpine Microburst AMB Spiral Jet Mill from Hosokawa Alpine is designed for ultra-fine grinding of coarse and fibrous materials without the need for pre-crushing, distinguishing itself with a large, central inlet ideal for diverse applications such as functional food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The mill efficiently processes materials like cellulose and cannabis into powders and granules, leveraging its customizable grinding chamber and modular design. It operates continuously and at high speed, integrating seamlessly into production lines with a user-friendly, PLC-controlled system. Optional ceramic components ensure high wear protection, and the machine’s hygienic, stainless steel design meets GMP standards, supporting quick cleaning and low-maintenance operations. Configurations include stand-alone baseline versions to economically accommodate varied operational needs.

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Micronises and Classifies Fine Powders Efficiently

The AS 200 II Baseline Spiral Jet Mill from Hosokawa Alpine is a compact machine designed for ultrafine micronisation. It stands out with its robust performance tailored to pharmaceutical, chemical, food, mineral, and metal processing applications. Using high-pressure gas, this spiral jet mill ensures precise particle size reduction, essential for applications like progesterone and omeprazole production, cosmetic powders, and more. It accommodates throughput rates from 5 to 40 kg/h while maintaining product fineness levels within 1 to 40 µm, making it suitable for continuous and scalable batch processing.

Engineered with cGMP compliance, the AS 200 II Baseline ensures high cleanability, featuring a design that minimizes the number of parts, thus simplifying maintenance and cleaning. Its pneumatically controlled vibratory feed plate and sophisticated filter system enhance operational flexibility and reduce noise emissions. Additionally, a range of material dosing options, such as fluidizing injector lances and optional dosing screws, support accurate feeding for diverse product characteristics.

This model operates efficiently with universal voltage capabilities and complies with European safety standards. It offers versatile integration into production lines, thanks to its compact design and plug-and-play functionality. For industries requiring high standards of cleanliness and precision, especially those adhering to international pharmaceutical standards, the AS 200 II Baseline is an optimal choice. Customization options further enhance its adaptability, supported by Hosokawa Alpine’s engineering expertise.

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