Granulator
The industry’s most reputable size reduction cutting machine.
Known in the industry as the most reputable size reduction cutting machine, our industrial granulator is a single, compact machine constructed of steel that introduces efficiency to cutting and sizing. The original “Eureka” Granulator was designed and manufactured by S. Howes for the agricultural industry during the 1970s and has since been modified to handle numerous non-agricultural products. Today’s S. Howes granulator is affordable, effective, and built to last.
The Granulator works by cutting material between the offset rings that rotate at approximately the same speed. Centrifugal action forces the material outward between the cutter rings, which shear it to size and eject it immediately. This unique action creates fewer fines and a clean, sharp product.
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Features & Benefits
- High capacity design handles up to 13,000 lbs of dry corn per hour for large throughput.
- Robust construction features heavy-duty iron castings and a tubular steel frame for long lifetime.
- Compact design requires less than 5.5 square feet of floor space and weighs 967 lbs.
- Replaceable wear plate, collar and seal in the upper mechanism.
- Feed spout with adjustable slide gate regulates product flow.
- No resharpening and easy replacement of rings for simple and minimal maintenance.
- Only two moving parts allowing for safe and economical operating conditions.
- Alloy cast cutter rings with various size serrations provide a range of product sizes and can be changed in less than 20 minutes for minimal downtime.
Sample Applications
Our Granulator is world-renowned for sizing material in the agricultural industry and other industries around the world.
- Barley
- Beans
- Charcoal
- Corn
- Milo
- Mustard
- Peanuts
- Pigment
- Resin
- Salt
- Wheat
Options & Accessories
- Single, double or triple deck configurations
- Ball screen option
- Cover options including open, covered or totally-enclosed models for use outdoors or in dust-free environments
- Custom perforations or wire mesh screens
Test Lab & Innovation Center
Your Material Product. Our Thermal Processing Equipment.
Make sure your new process equipment delivers your desired final material requirements.
Lab Testing
Leverage the CPEG Innovation Center and expertise in process engineering to test material product prior to the design or purchase of bulk solids and material handling equipment.
Testing With Rental Units
When material testing in the Innovation Center is not feasible, S. Howes provides rental equipment that can be shipped directly to your site for reliable testing of powder and bulk solids materials.
Featured Industries
Chemicals & Plastics
Chemical and plastics manufacturers depend on precise, reliable processing equipment to handle powders, granules, and bulk solids through mixing, conveying, and screening operations. S. Howes builds heavy-duty equipment engineered for the demanding material characteristics and continuous throughput requirements of chemical processing.
Food & Pet Food
Food and pet food producers require equipment that delivers consistent blending, conveying, and sizing while meeting sanitary processing requirements. S. Howes sanitary mixers, conveyors, screeners, and size reduction equipment are built to handle ingredients from raw materials through finished products.
Pharma & Nutra
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers require sanitary equipment that delivers precise blending, gentle conveying, and accurate particle sizing for active ingredients, excipients, and supplement formulations. S. Howes mixers, conveyors, and screeners are designed to support product quality and regulatory requirements.
Waste & Recycling
Waste processors and recyclers handle highly variable feedstocks that demand robust, wear-resistant equipment capable of continuous operation. S. Howes conveyors, lump breakers, screeners, and size-reduction systems are built to reliably process municipal, industrial, and specialty waste streams.
FAQs for Granulator
What is an industrial granulator and how does it work?
The S. Howes granulator cuts and sizes bulk solid materials using offset cutter rings that rotate at approximately the same speed. Centrifugal action forces material outward between the rings, which shear it to size and eject it immediately. This action produces fewer fines and delivers a clean, sharp product.
What materials does the S. Howes granulator process?
The granulator handles a wide range of dry bulk materials including corn, barley, beans, wheat, milo, peanuts, mustard, charcoal, salt, pigment, and resin. It was originally designed for agricultural applications and has since been adapted for numerous non-agricultural products.
What throughput capacity does the granulator support?
The granulator handles up to 13,000 lbs of dry corn per hour for high-capacity applications. Its compact design occupies less than 5.5 square feet of floor space and weighs approximately 967 lbs.
How quickly can cutter rings be changed for different particle sizes?
The granulator has only two moving parts, which keeps maintenance requirements low. Rings do not require resharpening and can be replaced easily. The feed spout includes an adjustable slide gate to regulate product flow and simplify operation.
What are the maintenance requirements for the granulator?
Proper size reduction improves material flow, enhances mixing and blending performance, increases reaction or dissolution rates, and reduces blockages or bottlenecks in downstream equipment – boosting overall process efficiency.
Is the granulator available in sanitary or stainless steel construction?
The granulator is constructed of steel with heavy-duty iron castings and a tubular steel frame. Contact S. Howes directly to discuss construction options suited to your specific material and application requirements.