Berndorf Band Group’s Feeding Devices for the Chemical Industry
Berndorf, November 2024 The Chemical Industry is a vast phenomenon with an unimaginable number of possibilities for products. At Berndorf Band Group, we specialize in creating Cooling and Solidification Systems designed to meet different process requirements. Specifically, Berndorf Feeding Devices have been developed for a wide range of products in the Chemical Industry.
For products like resins, waxes, oleo chemicals, black chemicals, sulphur, and several other chemical products many types of equipment can be used in the production line to help achieve your desired goal. These materials range from low to high viscosity and have melting temperatures up to 250 °C | 482 °F. To learn what can work best for your product, contact us here!
End products that can be produced with Berndorf Band Group’s Cooling and Solidification Systems equipped with Steel Belts include:
Oleo Chemical Products: Oleo chemicals are utilized in various industries, including the production of baked goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial basic chemicals, and the energy sector. Key products include:
Black Chemical Products: These are dark-colored, viscous substances derived mainly from the distillation of fossil fuels, particularly crude oil. They are primarily used in construction, road surfacing, and waterproofing applications. Here are examples of black chemicals produced on Berndorf Band Group Cooling and Solidification Systems:
Other Chemical Products: These are a diverse range of substances used in various industrial applications, from water treatment to adhesives and coatings. They are crucial for numerous manufacturing processes and contribute significantly to the efficiency and quality of end products. The following chemicals can be manufactured utilizing Berndorf Band Group’s equipment:
Berndorf Band Group recommends a variety of mechanisms to meet the strict and special manufacturing requirements. To learn what can work best for your product, contact us here!
Feeding Devices to produce Pastilles
A pastille is a split-pea shaped product that is created when liquid material is dropped onto a cooling platform and given time to solidify. Berndorf Band Groups pastillators are manufactured to ensure the uniform shape and size of each pastille as the product is pumped through the inner chamber of the feeding device, through a rotating shell, and onto the cooling Steel Belt.
BernDrop with raised shell – Pastillator*
The BernDrop® AD200 Pastillator is designed with a raised shell that doesn‘t require a refeed bar, leading to fewer parts that need maintenance. This special design works well for products with low to medium viscosity. Because there is no need for a refeed bar, the BernDrop® AD200 can run at higher speeds, possibly increasing production. As an added feature, the BernDrop® AD200 can also operate with a smooth shell and refeed bar, expanding its production capabilities to accommodate a wider range of products.
BernDrop® with smooth shell and reefed bar – Pastillator*
BernDrop® EF200 and the BernDrop® AD300 are Pastillators equipped with a smooth perforated shell and a refeed bar. This setup is particularly beneficial for products that tend to accumulate on the outer surface. The heated refeed bar efficiently gathers any excess material and redistributes it into the holes of the shell. As an additional feature, we provide a swivel mechanism for effortless pastillator maintenance, along with enhanced safety measures to prevent Steel Belt damage.
*also known as pelletizer or granulator
Feeding devices to produce sheets, strips & Flakes
While maintaining the uniform shape and size of pastilles is important for some, other manufacturers require production of sheets, strips or flakes. This is where the BernFlow®, Casting Box, and Weir Feeder come in to facilitate this process by continuously feeding raw material in sheet form onto the Steel Belt surface.
The BernFlow® is designed as a closed system that can be heated using thermal oil or steam heating elements, making it suitable for medium to high viscosity products. Its closed vessel design is ideal for preventing product oxidation. To adjust product thickness, an adjustable knife is located at the bottom of the Feeding Device, allowing for thickness adjustments during production as needed.
The Casting Box is a four-sided device made of stainless steel, capable of being heated by electric, thermal oil, or steam heating elements, and is suitable for low to medium viscosity products. Product thickness is determined by manually altering the distance between the vertically adjustable gate of the Casting Box and the Steel Belt. In combination with its optimal belt geometry and the support roll underneath, the Casting Box can accurately maintain product tolerances for thin items and has no limitations on thicker products.
The Overflow Weir Feeder can be heated with thermal oil or steam heating elements and is suitable for medium to high viscosity products. The product is pumped into the reservoir of the Overflow Weir Feeder. By design, when the level exceeds its volume, the product overflows onto the Steel Belt. Consequently, the thickness of the product is established and controlled by the feeding pump. The Overflow Weir Feeder is a very cost efficient and easy to clean device.
Discharging devices
Berndorf Band Groups two types of discharging devices, which are used to remove the solidified product from the Steel Belt. A product braker is used for lakes, while a blade assembly is used for pastilles.
The Product Breaker is compatible with both Single and Double Belt Coolers. The system features two breaker shafts that operate in tandem to produce shaped flakes. The flake size can be modified by adjusting the design and spacing of the bottom breaker shaft. All pins on the breaker shaft are fully welded and constructed from stainless steel, as is the housing. This design ensures a clean and durable system, suitable for a variety of products and industries.
The blade is responsible for removing the product pastilles from the Steel Belt. Pneumatics are utilized to maintain uniform pressure of the blade against the Steel Belt, ensuring safe removal. Various types of blade materials are available depending on the product being processed.
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Discharging devices
Berndorf Band Groups two types of discharging devices, which are used to remove the solidified product from the Steel Belt. A product braker is used for lakes, while a blade assembly is used for pastilles.
The Product Breaker is compatible with both Single and Double Belt Coolers. The system features two breaker shafts that operate in tandem to produce shaped flakes. The flake size can be modified by adjusting the design and spacing of the bottom breaker shaft. All pins on the breaker shaft are fully welded and constructed from stainless steel, as is the housing. This design ensures a clean and durable system, suitable for a variety of products and industries.
The blade is responsible for removing the product pastilles from the Steel Belt. Pneumatics are utilized to maintain uniform pressure of the blade against the Steel Belt, ensuring safe removal. Various types of blade materials are available depending on the product being processed.
Complete Solutions by Berndorf Band Group
Berndorf Band Group offers tailored single-source solutions for issues like production capacity, material thickness, and product size variability. Find more information about our entire product portfolio for the Chemical Industry here.
