The handling of powders and granulates is a critical phase of the industrial process of producing plastics and polymers, food products and the production of paints and bases for the chemical industry.
The systems that handle the powders are designed for several key phases such as, for example:
Dosing of components by weighing
Transport of powders to mixing equipment
Mixing and homogenization of the various components
Automation of transport flows to optimize the quality of the final product
As regards the handling of granulates for plastics and polymers, the final phase involves the extrusion of the previously obtained mix in special equipment to create the hot-molded components.
Powder handling is widespread in all those industries for which it is essential to provide quality and precision transport in the solid phase. If it is necessary to create a liquid product, the powder is emulsified with water or other liquids.
The design of powder and granulate handling systems for food use requires in-depth knowledge of the specific characteristics of the products and process requirements.
Furthermore, knowledge of current regulations regarding sanitization and contamination is a crucial requirement for the creation of compliant systems.
