The end users of powdered products require having their products available in agglomerated form. Among other reasons, this is to obtain a product with:
- Better flow characteristics
- No or little dust from the powder
- Better dissolution
By definition, an agglomerate consists of few or many single spray particles glued together to form agglomerates or granulates. Powdered products from spray dryers or fluid bed dryers exhibit a particle size distribution depending on the type of dryer and product composition chosen.
GEA Niro's market leading agglomeration systems are available in both single or two step solutions or a combination of both - all depending on your requirement for the final agglomerate size and product composition.
Whether your product is a liquid or already in powder form, GEA Niro has a solution and an agglomeration plant to produce your agglomerated product for:
Partnership
GEA Niro is the ideal partner if you want to install and operate an agglomeration plant. Our experienced project engineers and managers will design and supply your tailor-made plant to conform to our mutual contract obligations within the agreed time frame. Furthermore, our product specialists will participate during the start-up of the agglomerator to ensure a production with the agreed product quality.
Safety aspects
All GEA Niro spray drying plants comply with the strictest requirements for health, safety and environmental compliance. GEA Niro’s expertise in explosion control design is unequaled and an invaluable aid whether considering ATEX, other European safety directives or local regulations. All plants designed and supplied by GEA Niro will enable the end user to obtain approvals put forward by the EU directive.