Key Considerations and Tips for Selecting Compound Fertilizer Granulation Equipment
Granulation is the core process in compound fertilizer production; equipment selection directly determines the granulation rate, product quality, energy consumption, and production efficiency. Mainstream granulation equipment on the market falls into three categories: disc granulators, rotary drum granulators, and double-roller press granulators. Selection requires a comprehensive assessment of production scale, material characteristics, product standards, and production conditions to avoid issues such as wasted capacity or substandard finished products resulting from ill-considered purchases. Production scale is the primary criterion for selection, as different types of equipment are suited to vastly different production volumes. Disc granulator s feature a simple structure and low cost, offering an hourly output of 1–10 tons and a granulation rate exceeding 93%; they produce round, uniform granules and are ideal for small-to-medium-sized lines (under 100,000 tons annually), making th...