25 Granulator Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for granulators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 25 granulator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked granulator companies as of November, 2024: 1.Shini USA, 2.Romaco Holding GmbH, 3.Pacific Rim Machinery International, LLC.
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What Is a Granulator?
A granulator is a compacting device that solidifies powders, fine particles, or solutions into spheres or granules.
It is also called a pelletizer because it can produce granular pellets. In many cases, granulation rather than the powder itself, which is the raw material, is more advantageous for commercialization and other purposes. For this reason, it is often applied in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, and other products.
Granulators are available in agitating and extruding types, depending on the type, nature, and size of the raw material. Basically, a binder, represented by a dispersion, is required for granulation.
Uses of Granulators
Granulators are widely used in pharmaceuticals, color materials, and other industrial applications because they can form fine particles into uniformly sized spheres or granules.
1. Pharmaceuticals
In the pharmaceutical field, Granulators are used to produce tablet granules from raw drug materials. In the case of colored materials, the advantage is that they are easier to handle after granulation rather than being sold as powder when sold as a product.
Granulators are also used in the production of desiccants to prevent agglomeration and moisture.
2. Food Industry
In the food industry, granulation is commonly used to prevent powdering, improve quick dissolution, and enhance shelf life. Granulators are also used in detergents to improve solubility in water and hot water and to facilitate weighing.
3. Industrial Fields
In the steel and glass industries, granulation is used to ensure stable blending and uniform reaction conditions. Granulators are also used in the chemical industry to improve flowability, prevent adhesion, and prevent contamination. They are also used to produce pellets for resin molding and processing.
Principle of Granulators
1. Granulation Mechanism
When raw materials are dispersed in a gas or liquid, mechanical operations such as rotors cause the raw materials and fluid to react, and particle agglomeration begins to occur due to inter-particle bonding. When dispersed droplets are used, the fine particles within the droplets undergo synthesis, polymerization, and agglomeration, and granulation proceeds within the droplets.
To facilitate these reactions, the mechanical manipulation of the powder is mixing or agitation. Since the effects of agglomeration are more likely to occur in a humid environment, granulation is performed in combination with humidification, aeration, and drying.
Since it is difficult to obtain the intended particle shape for relatively brittle powders with plasticity, molding methods such as extrusion and injection are used for granulation. Granulators using either method should be selected according to the type, size, and properties of the powder.
2. Classification of Granulation
Various classifications can be made based on the granulation mechanism. Classification of granulation methods includes dry granulation and wet granulation.
Dry Granulation
Dry granulation is a method of granulation that does not use water or binders, but instead increases the cohesive force of the material. Compression granulation, in which powder is compressed using rolls, is an example.
Wet Granulation
Wet granulation is a method of granulation that utilizes the adhesive force of water and binders. Examples include rolling granulation and extrusion granulation.
Wet granulation can also be classified into mixed granulation, forced granulation, and heat-assisted granulation.
- Mixed Granulation
Rolling granulation, agitation granulation, etc. - Forced Granulation
Extrusion granulation, dry granulation, etc. - Heat-Utilized Granulation
Melt granulation, dry granulation, etc.
Types of Granulators
There are various types of granulators, depending on the granulation method. Typical granulation operations include agitation, extrusion, rolling, and dry granulation.
1. Agitated Granulator
In the agitating type, the powder is agitated while the binder is dropped to granulate it into spherical particles. It is characterized by the high density of the granulated particles.
2. Extrusion Granulator
In the extrusion method, binder is added to the powder, mixed with water and other ingredients, and pressure is applied to extrude the powder through a number of holes to granulate it. Uniformity can be obtained, costs are favorable, and it is suitable for mass production.
Specifically, plunger extrusion, screw extrusion, and roller extrusion are available.
3. Rolling Granulator
In rolling granulators, powder is continuously fed into a granulation container, such as a drum, and sprayed with water or other liquids to create granules. It is characterized by its easy control of particle size.
4. Dry Granulator
Dry granulator methods include compression granulation and briquette granulation. Compression granulation is a method in which the granules are compressed with rolls and then crushed into granules. It is used for the granulation of water-sensitive pharmaceuticals.
5. Melt Granulation
In the melt granulation method, raw materials with a low melting point are melted by heat, and then cooled and solidified to form granules. It is not commonly used for pharmaceuticals.
List of 25 Granulator Manufacturers
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- Ingredients are mixed and preheated by an upward flow of heated air.
- Granulation occurs by spraying liquid into the fluidized powder.
- The granules are subsequently dried with heated air.
- Special features include a selection of air distributors and one-pot processing.
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Changzhou Hywell Machinery Co.Ltd
Fluidized Bed Granulator
Company Overview
Hywell Machinery is a market leader in one stop smart pharmaceutical production solution experts and your premier one stop solution pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer. Hywell Machinery main products include High Shear Granulator, Fluid Bed Dryer, Fluid Bed Granulator, Bin Blender, 3D Mixer, Vacuum Dryer and so on. Hywell Machinery also has special kinds of dust-free solid dosage forms granulation lines and Powder mixing lines. Hywell Machinery custom design your project according to your process and layout requirements. As process equipment, we resolved a lot of process problems for clients during 20 years.
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Manufacturer Overview
Shini USA, a division of Budzar Industries, is a manufacturer of plastic processing machinery, headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio. The company offers a wide range of products including granulators, industrial chillers, desiccant dryers, and more. Its machinery is utilized in injection molding, blow molding, compound mixing, extrusion, thermoforming, and blown film. These products are designed to help with plastic processing in various industries such as printing, rubber, pharmaceutical, chemical, and beverage industries.
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CopperMine.
Copper Granulators
Manufacturer Overview
CopperMine, headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, is a manufacturer specializing in copper recovery tools. Its product line includes the Powered Wire Strippers, Manual Wire Strippers, Pre-Shedder, Granulators, and Conveyor Belts. These products are used for efficiently removing insulation from wires, providing a manual alternative for this task, for breaking down larger materials into smaller pieces for processing, transforming scrap into granules for recycling, and to facilitate the movement of materials within industrial processes.
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Moley Magnetics, Inc.
Wire Granulators
Company Overview
Moley Magnetics Inc., established in 1990 and headquartered in Lockport, New York, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial magnetic equipment and solutions. The company's product range includes a diverse array of industrial magnetic equipment, such as scrap magnets, lifting magnets, and magnetic separation systems. These offerings cater to industries like recycling, construction, and manufacturing, facilitating efficient material handling and separation processes. Its services entail expert consultation, equipment customization, and efficient after-sales support. The company is devoted to providing convenient solutions for various industrial applications.
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Pacific Rim Machinery International, LLC
PLASTIC GRANULATORS
Distributor Overview
Pacific Rim Machinery International, LLC, based in San Bernardino, California, is a supplier of small to midsize auxiliary equipment for manufacturing and processing companies in North America and Mexico since 2014. The company sources and supplies portable chillers, industrial granulators, electric motors, material autoloaders, and hopper dryers for various production facilities. The electric motor product portfolio includes 5 to 20-horsepower-rated motors from companies such as Toshiba, Siemens, Teco, Yaskawa, and Benshaw motors. The company has OEM parts such as thermocouples, axial fans, water pumps, and control transformers for the equipment supplied.
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Romaco Holding GmbH
Granulation - Innojet
Manufacturer Overview
Romaco, founded in 1886, is a supplier of machinery and integrated system solutions for the development, production and packaging of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food and chemical products. Its products include powder and liquid filling, tablet coating, capsule filling, granulation among others. The company’s aim is to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions with its technology. The company has received ASI and Green energy Certifications. Its vision is to be the provider of sustainable products and services for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Manufacturer Overview
Amixon is a mixing equipment manufacturer established in 2003 and headquartered in Paderborn, Germany. The company produces a range of vacuum dryers, reactors for chemically altering mixtures, granulators, and mixers that can work with dry, wet or suspended materials. Their products are built to the standards of seven international regulatory organizations including the FDA, EHEDG, and ATEX. Amixon supplies clients in the pharmaceutical, beauty, chemical, and plastics sectors via its network of distribution centers across six continents.
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WUXI LINGOOD MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY CORP.
STRAND PELLETIZER
Manufacturer Overview
Wuxi Lingood Machinery Technology Corp., established in 1994 and headquartered in Jiangsu Province, China, is a digitally intelligent conveying technology designer, manufacturer, and supplier. The company's products include loss-in-weight feeders, pelletizers, and feeding and conveying equipment. It offers system engineering services for precision metering and batching systems, automatic metering, mixing, and conveying systems, and lithium battery twin-screw continuous pulping systems. The company has installed over 1,000 systems, including in applications for wood plastic composite materials, cable material, and biodegradable plastics.
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ECON GmbH
AIR PELLETIZER
Manufacturer Overview
ECON GmbH, established in 1999 and headquartered in Weißkirchen, Steiermark, Austria, is a developer and manufacturer of underwater pelletizing systems for the plastics industry. The company's product portfolio includes vibration drying systems, air pelletizers, and pyrolysis furnaces. The company also produces a line of discontinuous screen changes and continuous double-piston screen changers. These products are used for the production of standard, technical, and high-temperature plastics. The company's services include remote assistance, maintenance, and the supply of spare parts.
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The Japan Steel Works, LTD.
Polyolefin Pelletizer
Manufacturer Overview
The Japan Steel Works, LTD., founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1907 is a manufacturer of plastic machinery products and plastic molding machines, as well as IT and defense products. The company's product portfolio includes Spinning Extruders, Film and Sheet Manufacturing Equipment, Polyolefin Pelletizers, Magnesium Injection Molding Machines and hot presses. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company has a national distribution network and a customer support center.
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HOSOKAWA ALPINE Group
GRANULATORS AND SHREDDERS
Manufacturer Overview
HOSOKAWA ALPINE Group, established in 1898 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, is a manufacturer of machinery and systems that handle powders, granulates, bulk materials, and blown film extrusion. Its product portfolio includes Pre-crushers, Granulators and shredders, Hammer mills, Flake crushers, and Table roller mills. These solutions find applications in powder processing and film extrusion, offering effective preparation methods for various materials. With over a century of experience, the company is known in the industry, and provides advanced equipment for diverse industrial needs.
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GENOX RECYCLING TECH CO., LTD.
Granulator Manufacturer
Manufacturer Overview
Genox, headquartered in Guangzhou, China, is a manufacturer specializing in recycling solutions for waste materials, including plastics, tires, and scrap metals. Its product catalog features a range of shredders, such as Plastics Shredders, E-Waste Shredders, Paper Shredders, Wood Shredders, and Lithium-ion Battery Shredders. These advanced shredders are instrumental in efficiently processing diverse materials, playing a crucial role in waste management and recycling initiatives. The company's adherence in waste management solutions has made them a significant player in the recycling industry.
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BOHEMIA MACHINE
DRUM GRANULATOR GRANT
Manufacturer Overview
BOHEMIA MACHINE is a Czech glass products manufacturer that was established in Světlá nad Sázavou, Czechia in 1992. The company’s product lineup includes its BM JACK brand automatic glass cutting machine, as well as glass workshop products such as bowls and vases. It also offers production process automation, material mixing, storage, and transport services. The company’s products are used mainly by its clients in Czechia’s construction, glasswares, and chemical industries, including by companies such as PRESBETON and P-D Refractories.
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Conair
Viper Granulators
Manufacturer Overview
Conair, founded in Cranberry Township, PA, in 1959 is a manufacturer of resin drying, blending, feeding, and conveying/material handling equipment. The company's product portfolio includes Gravimetric Batch Blenders, Blending Accessories, Self-Contained Vacuum Loaders, Compressed Air Material Loaders and Vacuum Pumps/Dust Collectors. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and 7/24 customer service.
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COMPACTORS INC
GRANULATORS
Manufacturer Overview
COMPACTORS INC, established in 1987 in the United States, is a manufacturer specializing in waste management equipment. The company designs and produces a range of compactors and balers for efficient waste handling. With a devotion to environmental sustainability, COMPACTORS INC serves various industries, including hospitality, retail, and healthcare, addressing waste disposal challenges with inventive solutions. COMPACTORS INC's extraordinary approach lies in their devotion to creating custom waste management systems tailored to each client's needs. For instance, their vertical balers efficiently compress recyclable materials, aiding companies in reducing waste volume and promoting recycling efforts.
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Industrial Shredders LLC.
Industrial Granulators
Manufacturer Overview
Industrial Shredders LLC, is based in Sarasota, Florida, is a manufacturer of industrial shredders and recycling systems. Its product lineup encompasses Dual Shaft Shredders, Single Shaft Shredders, Granulators, Hammer Mills, and Disc Screens, serving industries like paper, plastics, aluminum, glass, and E-waste processing. Beyond supplying precision shredders, it assist manufacturers in identifying and recycling waste within its processes, boosting efficiency. The company's long-standing name in the industry underscores its expertise and quality.
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Jordan Reduction Solutions
INDUSTRIAL GRANULATORS
Manufacturer Overview
Jordan Reduction Solutions, based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial shredders, grinders, and granulators. Its product range encompasses industrial shredders, grinders, and efficient granulators, all designed for processing materials. Additionally, the company offers turnkey systems that include conveyors, separators, and other auxiliary equipment. Its services extend to providing parts and servicing for shredders, grinders, granulators, and choppers. These solutions cater to diverse industries, handling materials such as plastics, rubber, wood, textiles, and more, emphasizing efficiency in material processing.
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Yenchen Machinery Co., Ltd.
Roller Compactor
Company Overview
Yenchen Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 1967, is based in Taoyuan, Taiwan, as a manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical machines. It specializes in manufacturing pellet and coating machines, high-shear mixers, and solid dosage lines. Its products are equipped with HEPA filters and thermal ristribution instruments to ensure product quality. Its manufactured products are utilized in pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, chemical, and cosmetic sectors across Europe, America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The company has partnered with several companies, such as Pfizer, Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Daiichi-Sankyo. It acquired ISO 9001:2015 certification and received the Honorable Mention Award in Intelligent Product Competition in 2023.
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Suzhou Polyretec Machinery Co. LTD
Film & Bags Granulating Line
Company Overview
Suzhou Polyretec Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 2001 and based in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic recycling and granulating machinery. The company's product range includes plastic machinery, plastic recycling machinery, plastic granulating lines, plastic washing lines, and plastic crushers. These products are primarily designed for plastic recovery and extrusion granulation applications. They primarily serve industries related to plastic recycling, waste management, and machinery manufacturing. The company offers services such as project design, product manufacturing, sales, installation and commissioning, and after-sales support.
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Jiangsu Xinrong Science and Technology Co.,Ltd.
Plastic Granulating Line
Company Overview
Jiangsu Xinrong Science and Technology Co. Ltd., established in 1996 and headquartered in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipe extrusion machines. The company's product portfolio includes PE pipe, PVC pipe, and double-walled corrugated pipe extrusion lines. It also produces RTP/TCP pipe production lines, automatic pipe drilling and slotting machines, and custom machines and lines on demand. The company's services include technical documents for guidance, operator training, and on-site commissioning.
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SKY WIN Technology Co.,Ltd.
granulator
Company Overview
Sky Win Technology Co. Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Nanjing, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of WPC (wood-plastic composite) extrusion machines. The company's primary product is WPC extrusion lines, which include granulators, extruders, and upstream and downstream machines. It also supplies WPC equipment, such as molds and technical formulas. It machines produce products like tiles, boards, and waste plastic recycled boards. The company's wood-plastic machines are sold to over 200 customers in China and over 30 customers in foreign countries, such as Russia, Poland, and Singapore.
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Gomine Industrial Technology Co.,Ltd
Biomass Briquette Machine
Company Overview
Gomine Industrial Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2005 and headquartered in China, is a manufacturer and supplier in the field of industrial automation and control systems. The company specializes in providing a range of advanced products and services, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interface (HMI) devices, and industrial automation software. The company serves various industries, such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation, offering solutions that enable precise control and monitoring of industrial processes.
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Granulator Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Shini USA |
11.7%
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| 2 | Romaco Holding GmbH |
8.1%
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| 3 | Pacific Rim Machinery International, LLC |
8.1%
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| 4 | Changzhou Hywell Machinery Co.Ltd |
8.1%
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| 5 | Conair |
7.7%
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| 6 | CopperMine. |
6.8%
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| 7 | HOSOKAWA ALPINE Group |
6.8%
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| 8 | COMPACTORS INC |
5.9%
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| 9 | Jordan Reduction Solutions |
5.4%
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| 10 | Industrial Shredders LLC. |
5.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the granulator page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- The Japan Steel Works, LTD.: 5,329
- Gomine Industrial Technology Co.,Ltd: 2,200
- amixon: 136
Newly Established Company
- Changzhou Hywell Machinery Co.Ltd: 2014 (10 years ago)
- WUXI LINGOOD MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY CORP.: 2012 (12 years ago)
- SKY WIN Technology Co.,Ltd.: 2004 (20 years ago)
Company with a History
- The Japan Steel Works, LTD.: 1907 (117 years ago)
- Conair: 1956 (68 years ago)
- Yenchen Machinery Co., Ltd.: 1967 (57 years ago)
Granulator Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Granulator Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China
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8 | 40.0% |
United States of America
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4 | 20.0% |
Germany
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3 | 15.0% |
Taiwan
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3 | 15.0% |
Austria
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1 | 5.0% |
Japan
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1 | 5.0% |
List of Granulator Products
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