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This section provides an overview for pelletizers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 pelletizer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked pelletizer companies as of December, 2024: 1.Vecoplan, LLC, 2.MAAG, 3.Diamond America.
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A pelletizer is a mechanical device designed to convert raw materials into small, pelletized forms. This process involves heating and compressing materials such as plastics, metals, feed, and chemicals into pellets.
These pellets are easy to handle, transport, and store, offering consistent shapes and sizes. Pelletization improves the efficiency of storage and transportation and finds applications in various industries.
Regular maintenance and cleaning, particularly of cooling devices and machine components, are essential for optimal performance.
Pelletizers are used in various industries, including:
In plastic manufacturing, pelletizers shape raw materials into uniform pellets, improving production efficiency.
They pelletize waste plastics and other recyclable materials for easier reuse and recycling.
Pelletizers are used in livestock and aquaculture industries to produce convenient, appetizing feed pellets.
A pelletizer combines heating, compression, and cooling to form consistent pellets. It starts with feeding raw materials at a constant rate, often followed by heating to melt or plasticize the material.
After heating, the material undergoes compression, typically using pressure rollers or screw compressors, to achieve the desired shape. The pellets are then cooled to solidify and reach the desired hardness before advancing to the next processing step.
When selecting a pelletizer, consider:
Choose a pelletizer compatible with the melting temperature, viscosity, and plasticity of the material being processed.
Ensure the pelletizer supports the required pellet dimensions, such as diameter and length.
Select a pelletizer with a processing capacity that matches your production needs.
Choose a durable pelletizer with a robust structure and plan regular maintenance and cleaning.
Different pelletizer types are named based on their processing methods:
1. Angular Pelletizer, Sheet Pelletizer
Used for cutting sheet materials like plastics and rubber into square-shaped pellets. Often operates at room temperature and may not require cooling water.
2. Strand Cutter, Round Pelletizer
Cuts extruded rope-like materials into cylindrical pellets. Common in plastics processing, this method often involves cooling during cutting.
3. Pelletizer
A general term for devices solidifying powders, fine particles, or liquids into spherical or granular shapes. Various types exist, including agitating and extruding types, often requiring binders for granulation.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Vecoplan, LLC was founded in 2000 in Archdale, North Carolina as a subsidiary of Vecoplan, originally founded in1969 in Bad Marienberg, Westerwald, Germany. The company is a manufacturer of industrial shredding equipment for the plastics, paper, wood, and waste industries, helping companies to reduce waste and increase the conversion, repurposing, and recycling of used materials. Individual products include industrial shredders, conveyors, separators, and shred trucks. The company sells both new and used equipment and provides demo products available for customers.
Coperion was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. The company is a manufacturer of the machines and systems used in the recycling, food, pharmaceutical, plastics, and other industries. The company has five business platforms: Extruders & Compounding Machines, Process Equipment, Plants & Systems, Service, and C-Beyond. Extruders & Compound Machines include conveying systems, palletizers, and extruders that sort and dry materials for pharmaceuticals, food, and recycling. Process equipment includes valves, mixers, and product feeders. Plants & Systems include larger machines and complete plants. Services and C-Beyond help customers maximize product, machine, and system utility.
MAAG, founded in 1913, is a Zurich-based manufacturer of gear pumps serving the polymer, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food sectors. From its inception by engineer Max Maag in 1913 until its incorporation into Clyde Blowers in 2010 and subsequent merging with Automatik Plastics Machinery, the company has passed through key milestones. In 2012, it became part of the Dover Corporation through its PSG division. In 2017, the company centralised its development and manufacturing operations in Italy, maximising its capabilities.
Carver Inc., founded in 1912 and headquartered in Wabash, Indiana, United States, is a designer and manufacturer of laboratory press equipment. The company specializes in the production of hydraulic presses used in industrial, life science, and medical laboratories around the world. Its products include bench-top auto presses, floor-standing ASTM presses, and standard lab presses. These products are used for destructive testing, pressure forming, and biomedical tissue engineering. The company's services include the supply of spare parts, retrofitting, and calibrations.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vecoplan, LLC |
34.8%
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| 2 | MAAG |
21.7%
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| 3 | Diamond America |
17.4%
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| 4 | Coperion GmbH |
17.4%
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| 5 | Carver, Inc |
8.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pelletizer page as of December 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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1 | 50.0% |
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Germany
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1 | 50.0% |
20 products found
20 products
Shin Nichinan Co., Ltd.
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■What is Dow pelletizer? When the rotating shaft inside the granulator rotates at high speed, the pins embedded in the rotating shaft in a spiral f...
The Japan Steel Works, LTD.
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Standard Response
A granulator is a machine that mixes plastic resin raw materials and various additives to produce pellets, which are the raw materials for molding ...
MSK Co., Ltd.
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Have you ever wanted to return all of the crushed material, but when you mix it with new material and mold it, the number of defects increases? ■R...
MSK Co., Ltd.
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Have you ever wanted to return all of the crushed material, but when you mix it with new material and mold it, the number of defects increases? ■R...
MSK Co., Ltd.
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Have you ever wanted to return all of the crushed material, but when you mix it with new material and mold it, the number of defects increases? ■R...
Naniwa Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 1 hour ago
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A device that cuts into pellets using a pelletizer after kneading, and uses a spiral conveyance path to lengthen the residence time and simultaneou...
Maruyas Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 1 day ago
By using the unique "twisting method" of Maruyas, you can create a rounded playback pellet (hereinafter referred to as a circular pellet). The roun...
2 models listed
Maruyas Co., Ltd.
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The ECO Pele GP-3 equipped with a heater unit in an ECO Pele GP-2 that can create rounded circulating pellets using a unique "twisting system". ■ ...
Odachi Seiko Factory Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 4 hours ago
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■Summary ・It is possible to process the raw material return at the sheet edge (selvage) in-line. - Generates less powder than a crusher. ・We will...
Leo Lab Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 5 hours ago
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The strands discharged from the tabletop kneader are processed into pellets. Compatible with various resins and elastomers.
TABATA INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY CO., LTD.
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Last viewed: 4 hours ago
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■Items and features ・Rotating blade holding mechanism, cantilever type ・Cover opening/closing/inside, fully open structure, easy to replace rotat...
2 models listed
Fujitex Co., Ltd.
280+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
5.0 Company Review
■Pelletize waste plastic This is a waste plastic pelletization line consisting of label peeling and sorting machines, dehydrators, granulators, etc.
Stolz Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 1 day ago
■Product overview The RP series can not only regenerate high-quality resin that cannot be achieved with a crusher, but also granulate colorants. Be...
