Automated Granulation Plant for Bentonite Clay
Katalyzer Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd. successfully designed, manufactured, and commissioned a fully automated granulation plant for bentonite clay. This state-of-the-art system eliminates manual intervention, ensuring high efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in granule production.
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Project Highlights:
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Material Processed: Bentonite clay powder
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Granulation Technology: Pan Disk Granulator (2.5m diameter)
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Automation: Fully automated feeding, recycling, and sizing system
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Drying System: Integrated Fluid Bed Dryer for moisture removal
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Packing System: Automatic granule packing unit
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Execution Time: One month
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Plant Capacity: 1 ton per hour
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Process Overview:
The plant operates with minimal manpower dependency, thanks to a custom-designed automation system. Bentonite powder is fed into the pan disk granulator, where granules are formed with precise control. These granules are then transported via a conveyor system, where they undergo an automated size classification process:
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Correct-sized granules are sent for further processing.
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Undersized granules are recycled back into the granulator via a belt conveyor.
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Oversized granules are crushed and reprocessed to achieve the desired size.
Once the granules are formed, they contain residual moisture. To ensure a consistent and dry final product, the granules pass through a Fluid Bed Dryer, where they are efficiently dried before entering the automated packing system.
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Engineering Excellence:
One of the key highlights of this project was the precision engineering of the 2.5m diameter pan disk granulator. The fabrication accuracy and alignment precision were achieved with near-zero error, reflecting our high engineering standards and commitment to quality.
This turnkey granulation solution was designed, fabricated, and commissioned within a remarkable timeline of just one month, meeting the client’s expectations for a high-capacity, automated bentonite granulation plant.