PRODUCT NON-UNIFORMITY DUE TO POOR FLOW AND CAKING
Product non-uniformity can be frustrating and costly. Do any of these quotes sound familiar?
"Sometimes the product flows well, and at other times it doesn't. The competitor's product always flows well."
"Some packages that leave the plant are full of crumbs."
"We have to discard the last 10% of every batch because we can't meet specifications."
"Some bulk bags are caked so hard, we have to break them up by ramming them against a wall."
"Some batches are full of agglomerates that don't dissolve."
"Our mill was designed for an even loading of fines and coarse, but the process comes to a halt because we get slugs of fines."
"Some bags stack well but others become unstable after time."
Many factors, whether individually or in combination, can result in a non-uniform product. Segregation can cause fluctuations in particle size and/or chemical composition. Non-uniform flow through a handling system can result in variations in the bulk density of the material, which can affect product quality and performance. Attrition in a system can result in excessive fines, or degradation due to damage to the particles.
Jenike & Johanson is prepared to assist you with solving or preventing product non-uniformity. Our team of experienced consulting engineers and laboratory technicians have the knowledge, necessary skills, and state-of-the-art tools available for addressing your unique applications.
By ensuring that each part of the process is designed for the bulk solid being handled and the process conditions, Jenike & Johanson, Inc. can help you achieve the level of product uniformity required by your process. Act now to prevent costly mistakes that may occur later on.
