1. The granulator utilizes the oscillating action of a rotating drum to process moist powdered raw materials into granules via a wire mesh screen; it is also widely used to break down agglomerated lumps into usable granules.
2. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used to granulate wet powder mixtures for subsequent tablet compression and to crush lumps formed during storage or chemical processing. In the food industry, it processes items such as confectionery, sugar mixtures, and malted milk products; in other sectors, such as ceramics and plastics, it is used to process mixtures into granules for molding.
3. It is not suitable for processing semi-solids, fluids, or pastes, nor is it intended for abrasive applications.
