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Starch

Introduction of Kneaders (for gelatinization and pregelatinization)

Product Name

Twin-Shaft Continous Kneader 「KRC Kneader」

Advantages
  • Continuous kneading of high viscosity materials.
  • Heat treatment through the jackets in the body. (Cooling with chilled water also possible.)
  • Adjusting of the kneading degree and the residence time by changing the arrangement of the paddles.

KRC Kneader

Inside view of the KRC Kneader
during a test

Introduction of Granulators

Product Name

Dry Compression Granulator 「MRCP Roll Compactor」

Advantages
  • Sheet forming without binder and increase of apparent specific gravity due to biaxial roll structure.
  • Stable feeding of adhesive powders, compared to single-shaft roll compactors, due to twin-shaft self-cleaning type feeding screw.
  • Easy particle size adjustment, when used in combination with a granulator

MRCP Roll Compactor

Screen Type Granulator