Maintenance of pellet mill & hammer mill
The hammer mill and pellet mill utilize a number of bearings which reach high temperatures during operation. Frequent checks of these bearings are required to maintain equipment performance and life.…
Cooling of pellets before can be used or stored
When the pellets leave the pellet mill they are very hot, soft and releasing moisture. Before the pellets can be used or stored they must first be cooled and dried.…
Working Principles of pellet mill
Material input into the pelleting chamber Regulated material input into the pellet mill is important for maintaining consistent pellet quality. During the pellet production process moisture is released as steam.…
Wood Pelletization
In the wood pelletization process, raw wood is compacted into a homogeneous product with higher energy density and lower moisture content and made into uniformly sized cylindrical shapes, facilitating transportation, handling,…
Other key components of pellet mill
Hopper The hopper is a container designed to receive feedstock and serve as a reservoir that maintains enough raw material for a sustainable flow throughout the pellet mill’s operation. The…
An introduction to the pellet mill (2)
Die and roller interaction The die and rollers interact to create a wedge of feed at the nip in the pellet mill. The three main forces in this process are:…
An introduction to the pellet mill (1)
The most effective machinery for making pellets is the pellet mill. Originally used to process animal feed, patents were registered for pellet mills in the United States as early as…