Lump Breakers
Reduce the size of materials for additional downstream processing.
Lump breakers are designed to reduce softer and abrasive products such as filter cakes, foodstuffs, chemicals, fertilizers, and fly ash into sizes that can be further processed downstream. They can be placed in-line to reduce materials into manageable sizes for conveyors or other process equipment or as a stand-alone unit with customized support structures and appropriate safety measures included. All models are available in mild steel, stainless steel, or other alloys with various power transmission options to suit most industrial applications.
Five standard lump breaker machine models are available depending on process requirements and capacity. Additional options include twin or single-shaft designs, portable bases, and inlet feed hoppers that can be adapted to suit individual process needs.
Five standard models with customized options and complimentary services such as factory and field pilot testing for equipment selection and performance optimization.
Take your size reduction equipment from mediocre to robust and dependable.
Features & Benefits
- Robust design for long-lasting durability and reliability.
- Flanged inlets and outlets for maximum structural integrity.
- Counter rotational drive with steel gears to transmit power between shafts.
- Abrasion-resistant pin options.
- Twin shaft design with stationary and rotary pins.
- Round pins can be used to reduce product damage.
In-line or Stand-alone
Lump breakers can be installed in-line or as a stand-alone unit for additional size reduction processing.
Sample Applications
Our lump breakers are robust and transmit power between shafts to breakup difficult-to-process materials such as:
- Cement
- Chemicals
- Fertilizers
- Filter Cake
- Fly Ash
- Food Products
- Frozen Foods
- Powders with Lumps
- Salt
- And much more
Options & Accessories
- Tungsten carbide coating on pin leading edges
- Stainless steel, carbon steel, or other alloys
- Optional dynamic balancing of the shafts
- Power transmission to suit process needs
- Explosion-proof motors
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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.
Minerals Processing
Minerals processors handling ores, industrial minerals, and specialty powders need equipment capable of withstanding abrasive, high-density feedstocks across continuous production schedules. S. Howes conveyors, screeners, and mixers are built to perform in the demanding conditions of mineral processing operations.
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 Lump Breakers
What is a lump breaker used for?
Lump breakers are designed to reduce agglomerated or caked bulk solids into smaller, manageable sizes for downstream processing, conveying, or packaging. Common applications include filter cakes, chemicals, fertilizers, fly ash, frozen food products, and powders with lumps.
What materials can a lump breaker process?
S. Howes lump breakers handle a wide range of materials including cement, salt, chemicals, fertilizers, filter cake, fly ash, food products, frozen foods, and powders that have agglomerated during storage or processing.
What is the difference between a single-shaft and twin-shaft lump breaker?
Twin-shaft lump breakers use counter-rotating shafts with intermeshing stationary and rotary pins to break apart material. Single-shaft designs are suited to lighter-duty applications. The twin-shaft design provides more aggressive size reduction for harder agglomerates and abrasive materials.
Can lump breakers be installed in-line with other process equipment?
Yes. S. Howes lump breakers can be installed in-line with conveyors or other process equipment, or configured as stand-alone units with custom support structures and safety measures.
What materials of construction are available for lump breakers?
S. Howes lump breakers are available in mild steel, stainless steel, and other alloys. Options include tungsten carbide coating on pin leading edges for abrasive applications and abrasion-resistant pin configurations.
Can I test my material before purchasing a lump breaker?
Yes. S. Howes offers material testing at the CPEG Innovation Center and through rental units that can be shipped to your facility for on-site pilot testing before equipment purchase.