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Drying and Pelletizing Equipment
Drying and pelletizing equipment removes residual moisture after filtration and forms the product into pellets or granules for handling, transport, or downstream pyrometallurgical feed. The step directly affects storage stability, dust generation, and furnace performance.
Equipment in this category
Choosing between a horizontal dryer, drum granulator, or disc granulator depends on feed moisture, target particle size, and material heat sensitivity. Testwork ties these variables to a specific flowsheet.
The horizontal dryer handles large-tonnage bulk drying across a wide moisture range. Drum granulators suit continuous pelletizing with a rolling bed and binder addition, while disc granulators deliver tighter size distribution through controlled seed growth on an inclined pan. A plant often pairs a dryer with a granulator.
- Horizontal Dryercat.
- Drum Granulatorcat.
- Disc Granulatorcat.
Names marked cat. follow the equipment handbook rather than the product catalogue naming.
What decides the selection
Start by defining initial and target moisture and the material’s thermal degradation limit; these set the dryer type and residence time. Pellet size distribution and binder regime drive granulator selection, while dust and off-gas handling influence ancillary system design. Bench-scale and pilot tests confirm throughput, pellet strength, and drying curve.
- Initial and target moisture
- Heat sensitivity of the material
- Heat source
- Residence time
- Dust and off-gas handling
- Pellet size distribution
- Binder regime
Technical parameters
36 models across 3 machine types, as published in the Xinhai equipment application manual.
These are standard-model catalogue figures. Actual capacity, power draw and wear life shift with ore properties, feed gradation and circuit conditions. Treat them as a shortlisting aid, not as a performance guarantee for your duty. Final selection rests on testwork, flowsheet calculation and a written confirmation from the manufacturer.
Horizontal Dryer
| Model | Production Capacity (t/h) | Inclination (%) | Speed (r/min) | Motor Power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \Phi 1.5 \times 12 | 6-10 | 5 | 4.9 | 15 |
| \Phi 1.8 \times 12 | 11-15 | 5 | 4.9 | 18.5 |
| \Phi 2.2 \times 14 | 20-25 | 3.5 | 6.8 | 22 |
| \Phi 2.4 \times 18 | 35-40 | 3.5 | 6.8 | 37 |
| \Phi 3.0 \times 20 | 55-65 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 75 |
| \Phi 3.0 \times 25 | 65-75 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 90 |
| \Phi 3.2 \times 25 | 85-90 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 132 |
| \Phi 3.6 \times 25 | 100-150 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 185 |
Drum Granulator
| Model | Volume (m3) | Speed (r/min) | Inclination (%) | Motor Power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \Phi 1 \times 6 | 4.71 | 5 | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| \Phi 1 \times 15 | 11.76 | 5 | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| \Phi 1.2 \times 15 | 16.96 | 5 | 3.5 | 15 |
| \Phi 1.2 \times 20 | 22.61 | 5 | 3.5 | 15 |
| \Phi 1.5 \times 10 | 20.99 | 5 | 3.5 | 15 |
| \Phi 1.5 \times 1.4 | 24.73 | 5 | 3.5 | 15 |
| \Phi 1.5 \times 18 | 31.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 18.5 |
| \Phi 1.8 \times 16 | 40.69 | 3-5 | 3.5 | 22 |
| \Phi 1.8 \times 20 | 50.87 | 3-5 | 3.5 | 22 |
| \Phi 2.0 \times 16 | 50.24 | 3-5 | 3 | 22 |
| \Phi 2.0 \times 20 | 62.8 | 3-5 | 3 | 30 |
Disc Pelletizer
| Model | Disk Diameter (mm) | Disk Height (mm) | Inclination (°) | Speed (r/min) | Main Motor Power (kW) | Scraper Motor Power (kW) | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PQ10 | 1000 | 250 | 35-55 | 2.5-25 | 3 | 1.1×1 | 0.6 |
| PQ12 | 1200 | 250 | 35-55 | 2.5-25 | 4 | 1.1×1 | 0.8 |
| PQ16 | 1600 | 300 | 35-55 | 2-19 | 7.5 | 1.5×1 | 1.4 |
| PQ20 | 2000 | 320 | 35-55 | 1.5-15 | 7.5 | 2.2×1 | 2.2 |
| PQ22 | 2200 | 350 | 35-55 | 1.4-14 | 15 | 2.2×1 | 3.8 |
| PQ25 | 2500 | 350 | 45-55 | 1.2-12 | 15 | 2.2×1 | 5 |
| PQ28 | 2800 | 400 | 45-55 | 1.2-12 | 18.5 | 2.2×1 | 5.8 |
| PQ32 | 3200 | 400 | 45-55 | 1.2-12 | 22 | 3×1 | 8.5 |
| PQ36 | 3600 | 550 | 45-55 | 1-10 | 30 | 3×2 | 9.8 |
| PQ42 | 4200 | 550 | 45-55 | 1-10 | 37 | 4×2 | 12.5 |
| PQ45 | 4500 | 550 | 45-55 | 1-9 | 45 | 4×2 | 13.5 |
| PQ50 | 5000 | 650 | 43-53 | 6-9 | 55 | 5.5×2 | 18 |
| PQ55 | 5500 | 650 | 43-53 | 5.7-8.5 | 75 | 5.5×2 | 30.2 |
| PQ60 | 6000 | 650 | 43-53 | 5.7-8.5 | 90 | 5.5×2 | 32.8 |
| PQ70 | 7000 | 650 | 43-53 | 5.1-7.9 | 132 | 5.5×3 | 45.9 |
| PQ75 | 7500 | 650 | 43-53 | 5.1-7.9 | 160 | 5.5×3 | 50 |
| Note: All the above models can be equipped with non-powered scrapers. |
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