Operation

Metered material is gravity fed through the centrally located inlet of the "stator disc". Centrifugal forces accelerate the material and launch it into the impact zone. The action created by the stationary and rotating pins creates a "treacherous path" for material to pass through. Achieving the desired tight particle size distribution is obtained by controlling the rotor speed. Varying the rotor speed between a few hundred rpm provides the flexibility to use the machine as a coarse grinding or de-agglomerating unit as well as a fine grinding mill. Whether the machine is used for cracking wheat, grinding iron oxide powder, creating powdered sugar or as a cellulose fiber conditioner, large production throughput rates can be attained in an inexpensive, compact machine. It also fits in neatly after most flaking operations.