Delumper (Rotocrusher)
Delumper Valve (Rotocrusher) – Solution for Controlled Deagglomeration During storage, transport, and processing, fine powders and granular products naturally tend to agglomerate, forming lumps that hinder material flow. This phenomenon can compromise process efficiency and the quality of the final product.
For instance, at the discharge of a wet granulator, block formations can prevent proper material flow; during transfers to a dryer, lumps may retain residual moisture, leading to uneven and ineffective drying—issues that are especially critical in temperature-sensitive processes. Furthermore, during granulation, excessive compaction can significantly obstruct downstream processing.
Traditional solutions, often based on manual intervention, are not only inefficient and non-repeatable but also pose significant risks to safety, hygiene, and product quality—particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, where process integrity must be guaranteed.
To address this need, SteriValves developed the “Delumper,” a high-performance lump breaker specifically designed for sanitary applications. Entirely made of stainless steel and equipped with a customizable drive system (electric motor, pneumatic motor, or pneumatic actuator), the Delumper ensures high operational reliability and restores product flow in a safe and controlled manner.
Its compact and modular design allows for easy integration even into existing plants, offering a practical solution for the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and food industries, where process continuity, cleanability, and safety are non-negotiable.
Product properties
Application
The Delumper (Rotocrusher) valve is used in the:
- Pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and food industries.
- Storage, transfer, and dosing of powders and granular products.
- Loading and unloading lines of dryers, granulators, mixers, and hoppers.
- It is ideal for systems where preventing agglomeration during the treatment of moisture- or compression-sensitive powders is critical.
Function
This device is designed to:
- Gently break up lumps and agglomerates formed during processing or transport.
- Restore smooth material flow along the production line.
- Prevent blockages and inconsistencies during drying or mixing, enhancing final product quality.
- Its installation is recommended to optimize process continuity and reduce batch variability.
Solution
The Crusher valve is a hygienic and robust solution for mechanical deagglomeration:
- Operated by electric motor, pneumatic motor, or pneumatic actuator, depending on process requirements.
- Designed with a compact, modular, and easily cleanable structure, allowing fast integration into new or existing systems.
- Constructed from AISI stainless steel compliant with hygiene and safety standards in the process industry.
Advantages and Customer Benefits
- Eliminates manual intervention in lump management, reducing contamination and safety risks.
- Increases production efficiency by minimizing downtime, rework, and waste.
- Offers greater integration flexibility, adapting to various plant configurations.
- Improves final product quality by ensuring uniform particle size and consistent processing.
- Ideal solution for evolving plants in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries.
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