Mineral Processing and Metallurgy

Pelletizing (Agglomeration)

The agglomeration is a process which uses fine particles, added with binders or other products to form pellets, briquettes or nodules (sinter). This process is mainly used to produce iron ore pellets which supply the blast furnaces. The performance of a pelletizing circuit requires physical processes such as regrinding, hydroclassification, screening, mixing and usage of balling discs or drums to form the pellets. The quality of the end product is also influenced by the addition of specific additives and their methods of addition.

Met-Chem has a vast experience in design, operation, development and improvement of many pelletizing circuits worldwide, enhanced with knowledge of equipment of various recognized manufacturers. This expertise provides our clients with the most effective plants producing quality pellets with low energy consumption, low operating cost and a reliable process.

Expertise:

• Communition
• Classification
• Hydrosizers
• Magnetic separators
• Pellet plant and agglomeration
• Materials handling