Metal Powder Granulator: Integrated Mixing and Granulation for Higher Efficiency

Metal powder is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing with a vast range of applications. Raw metal powders suffer from inherent drawbacks such as poor flowability and dust generation; consequently, granulation—processing loose powder into granules with good flowability and uniform particle size—has become a critical step bridging raw materials and high-end applications. CO-NELE intensive mixers/granulators are highly effective in the metal powder industry, serving sectors such as electronic components, chemicals, powder metallurgy, and cemented carbides. Below, we briefly introduce their application in the soft magnetic materials and alloy additive industries:

CO-NELE intensive mixers/granulators significantly outperform other types of equipment in the granulation of soft magnetic materials. By integrating the two critical processes of mixing and granulation into a single machine, they eliminate cross-contamination and material loss. Granule size is controlled by adjusting the rotation speed of the mixing vessel, offering high production flexibility. The resulting granules feature high bulk density and excellent flowability, meeting the specific needs of soft magnetic material users. Ultimately, a single unit replaces the traditional combination of a separate mixer and granulator, effectively reducing equipment investment and energy consumption.

Metal additives are indispensable functional materials in the metallurgical industry. Producing alloys with specific properties requires the uniform mixing of base metal powders with various functional additives (such as nickel, copper, or graphite powders). CO-NELE intensive mixers/granulators facilitate the uniform blending of multiple metal powders; once mixing is complete, liquid is added to proceed directly to granulation. This integrated process transforms the uniformly mixed powder into granules with excellent flowability, facilitating subsequent automated pressing operations.

CO-NELE metal powder granulator