Size Reduction Equipment
S. Howes offers several types of process equipment for material sizing, including granulators, lump breakers, knife cutters, and power graters. Whether you need fast and efficient cutting, precise sizing, or highly reliable sizing with minimal fines, our expert engineers can design and manufacture material sizing systems that meet your final size requirements.
Our size reduction equipment is available for material sizing and testing in our state-of-the-art Innovation Center and Testing Laboratory.
Size Reduction Process Equipment
Lump Breakers
Compact, twin shaft design with rugged size reduction capability can be placed inline or as a stand alone unit
Knife Cutter
Industrial knife cutter provides quick and uniform cutting of a variety of product via rotary and fixed bed knives
Granulator
Compact and robust cutting machine with centrifugal action shears materials to size and immediately ejects it for fewer fines
Power Grater
Multi-functional design provides grating, delumping, particle sizing, crushing, shredding, and de-agglomeration of various products in a single machine
SIZING SYSTEMS
S. Howes offers a variety of size reduction equipment along with additional process equipment to help build an efficient system. Sizing can make products more accessible for subsequent downstream processing. Screw conveyors can be custom designed to move product throughout the line.
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Whether you need a single piece of material sizing equipment or an entire process line, we have you covered.
FAQs for Size Reduction Equipment
What types of size reduction equipment does S. Howes offer?
S. Howes provides a full range of size-reduction machines, including lump breakers, knife cutters, granulators, Power Graters, and other custom-configured solutions, designed to handle a variety of materials and output requirements.
How do I choose the right size reduction solution for my material?
Selection depends on your material’s characteristics (hardness, abrasiveness, moisture content), desired particle size, throughput goals, and downstream processing needs. Our engineering team can evaluate your material and recommend the best equipment and configuration.
Can this equipment handle abrasive or fibrous materials?
Yes. Our size-reduction systems can be engineered with heavy-duty construction, wear-resistant liners, and robust components to effectively handle abrasive, fibrous, or otherwise challenging materials.
Are sanitary or food-grade size reduction solutions available?
Absolutely. For food, pet food, nutraceutical, or other hygiene-sensitive applications, we offer sanitary design options with easy-clean features, stainless-steel construction, and compliance with applicable food-safety standards.
How does size reduction improve downstream processing?
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.
What after-sales support is available for size reduction equipment?
S. Howes provides ongoing support, including installation assistance, spare parts, retrofits, performance optimization, and preventive maintenance guidance to help ensure long-term, efficient operation.