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Carbon Black Granulation Line

Turns dusty carbon black powder into dense, low-dust granules through binder mixing and double roller compaction, with closed-loop screening and packing sized to your target mesh.

Dust-controlled designDouble roller compactionClosed-loop screeningExport-ready packing
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Project definition

Quick answer

Carbon black is compacted, not pelletised in a drum: the whole route is built around roll pressure, binder ratio and dust control.

SolutionCarbon Black Granulation Line
Primary feedCarbon black powder, binder system, process water
Finished productDust-free carbon black granules
Process routeFeeding & de-dusting → Binder mixing → Double roller compaction → Crushing & screening → Drying → Packing
CapacityProject-specific; confirmed by mass balance
VoltageConfirmed for the destination country
AutomationManual-assisted, coordinated automatic or integrated
Project scopeProcess, equipment, controls, layout and service as agreed
Carbon Black Granulation Line complete production line

One connected process, not isolated machines

Roll pressure, binder ratio and screen cut are set as one system; changing one of them changes the whole mass balance.

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Feedstock readiness

Suitable raw materials

Fine powders behave differently from fertilizer granules. These are the inputs we ask you to characterise before sizing the line.

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Furnace carbon black powder

N220, N330, N550 or similar grades; bulk density, oil absorption and sieve residue confirmed before design.

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Recovered carbon black

Material from pyrolysis or tyre recycling, screened and de-ironed before batching; ash content verified.

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Binder system

Water, lignin, molasses or starch-based binder, selected against target granule strength and end use.

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Process water

Used for wet mixing, granule formation and dust suppression; hardness and suspended solids checked.

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Optional additives

Dispersants, humectants or conductivity additives where the application requires them.

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Material condition

Moisture, particle size, lump content and abrasiveness are measured per batch, not assumed from the grade name.

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Market output

Target finished product

The line is configured backward from the granule specification and the packing format your customers accept.

Target product

Dust-free carbon black granules

Granule size, crush strength, dust index, moisture and packing density

Representative material reference. Replace with an approved finished-product photograph.

Product formCompacted carbon black granules
Typical size1–5 mm, set by screen cut and confirmed on your sample
Quality basisSize distribution, crush strength, dust index, moisture, bulk density
Main applicationsRubber and tyre masterbatch, pigment and dye, conductive compounds, carbon-based fertilizer carrier
Packaging25 kg bag, big bag, bulk or filling format by project
TraceabilityRecipe, roll pressure and batch records when configured

Design priorities

  • Dust containment at every transfer point
  • Stable granule size across shifts
  • Predictable binder consumption
  • Safe operator and maintenance access
  • Expansion-ready interfaces when required
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Production sequence

Process flow

Every stage is sized against its inlet, outlet and recycle duty; oversize granules always return to the press, never to the bin.

01Feeding and de-dusting

Feeding & de-dusting

Meter powder under negative pressure

02Binder mixing

Binder mixing

Knead to a compactable mass

03Double roller compaction

Double roller compaction

Press the mass into a dense sheet

04Crushing, screening and packing

Crushing, screening & packing

Cut to mesh size and pack dust-free

StagePurposeInputEquipmentOutputCritical control
1. Feeding & de-dustingBreak lumps and stop dust escaping at the first transferCarbon black powder in bags, bulk bags or siloAutomatic FeederMetered, de-lumped powderFeed rate, negative pressure, filter condition
2. Binder mixingHold the binder ratio that decides granule strengthPowder plus binder and process waterDouble-Shaft MixerUniform, compactable massBinder-to-powder ratio, mixing time, moisture
3. Double roller compactionDensify the mass into a sheet at controlled pressureMixed mass at target moistureDouble Roller Extrusion GranulatorCompacted sheet or flakeRoll pressure, gap, roll speed, sheet thickness
4. Crushing, screening & packingCut to size, return oversize and pack the productCompacted sheetRotary Drum Screener, Fertilizer Packing MachineFinished granules in the agreed packingScreen cut, recycle ratio, dust, bag weight
Process balance rule

Final throughput is limited by the complete mass balance — binder and water addition, oversize recycle, drying load and packing rate — not by the nominal capacity of a single press.

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Line architecture

Equipment configuration

Open each machine page for its role and selection boundary.

Rotary Drum Dryer

Integrated equipment

Rotary Drum Dryer

Removes the water added with the binder when the wet route is used; thermal duty is calculated from the moisture balance.

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Scalable planning

Capacity & operating options

Use these as planning bands only. Final capacity follows the verified mass balance and operating schedule.

Concept arrangement for the ≤1 T/H planning band

Planning band 1

≤1 T/H planning band

Single press, manual bag feeding and a compact screening loop.

  • Confirm inlet and finished-product basis
  • Balance utilities, labor and buffers
  • Reserve only validated expansion interfaces

Review this band

Concept arrangement for the 1–5 T/H planning band

Planning band 2

1–5 T/H planning band

Coordinated line with buffer silos, closed conveying and automatic packing.

  • Confirm inlet and finished-product basis
  • Balance utilities, labor and buffers
  • Reserve only validated expansion interfaces

Review this band

Concept arrangement for the ≥5 T/H planning band

Planning band 3

≥5 T/H planning band

Parallel press trains or larger rolls with central dust collection and silo-based logistics.

  • Confirm inlet and finished-product basis
  • Balance utilities, labor and buffers
  • Reserve only validated expansion interfaces

Review this band

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Site engineering

Plant layout

Concept arrangements show the route; final 2D and 3D drawings require the actual site and approved equipment schedule.

2D process arrangementRoute-specific concept, not a construction drawing
01Feeding & de-dusting
02Binder mixing
03Double roller compaction
04Crushing, screening & packing

Material flow →

Dimensions, elevations, aisles, foundations and utilities are issued only after site engineering.

3D arrangement referenceCarbon Black Granulation Line
Conceptual Carbon Black Granulation Line arrangement

Illustrative production-line view. A project-specific 3D model has not been supplied.

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Dust zoning

Keep the powder reception bay under negative pressure and away from packing.

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Recycle path

Route oversize material back to the press without crossing the finished-product line.

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Maintenance access

Leave roll-change space and lifting points at the press frame.

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Explosion precaution

Carbon black dust is combustible; electrical classification and venting follow the local standard.

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Operating boundary

Utility requirements

Utilities are calculated from the final equipment schedule and local conditions.

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Electricity

Voltage, frequency, connected load and transformer margin

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Water

Binder dilution, cleaning and dust suppression

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Heat source

Fuel and hot-air system when the wet route needs drying

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Compressed air

Pulse cleaning, valves and instruments

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Workshop

Clear height, foundations, access, ventilation and drainage

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Operators

Shift staffing based on automation and local handling

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Stable production

Quality & environmental control

Carbon black is a dust and housekeeping problem before it is a granulation problem; controls are designed together.

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Binder dosing

Ratio recorded per batch and tied to granule strength results.

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Roll pressure log

Pressure and gap trended so density drift is caught early.

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Dust capture

Bag filters at feeding, transfer, screening and bag filling.

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Product sampling

Size distribution and dust index checked at agreed intervals.

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Cross-contamination

Grade changes sequenced with purge and line cleaning.

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Production records

Recipe, batch and operating data retained where configured.

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Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

These answers define the next engineering step without inventing fixed specifications.

Can carbon black powder be granulated without a binder?

Some grades can be compacted dry, but most routes use a small amount of water or binder to reach the target strength. The ratio is fixed by trial on your material, not by a catalogue value.

Why a double roller press instead of a drum granulator?

Carbon black is a fine, low-density powder. A drum needs rolling and layering to build granules, while a roller press densifies the powder mechanically, which suits carbon black and keeps the product dust-free.

What granule size can the line produce?

1–5 mm is the usual band, set by the screen cut. The exact distribution is confirmed on your sample during the trial run.

Is drying always required?

No. It is required when water is added for mixing or dust suppression; a low-moisture compaction route can go straight to screening and packing.

Can recovered carbon black be used?

Yes, after screening and de-ironing. Ash and residue levels are checked first because they change both binder demand and granule strength.

How is the final capacity confirmed?

Capacity follows the mass balance, operating hours, recycle load and the slowest connected stage.

Is the dust a safety issue?

Carbon black dust is combustible. The layout, electrical classification and venting are defined against the local standard for your site.

What is needed for a quotation?

Send the carbon black grade and bulk density, binder preference, target granule size, capacity, site, utilities and packing.

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Required project fields are standardized for engineering review and lead routing.

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