A Flaker Drum is an essential component of industrial machinery employed in numerous industries such as the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries to transform liquid substances into flaky forms. The drum is a large rotating cylinder normally made of metal and fitted with internal cooling system. This cooling mechanism is very important in the operation since it makes the liquid product applied on the surface of the drum to solidify in a very short time.
When the drum is in operation, the liquid material sticks to the outer surface of the drum and within a short time it solidifies. A sharp scraper blade is placed near the outside surface of the drum, which constantly scrapes off the solidified material and forms thin and even layers of flakes. The thickness of these flakes can be controlled by varying the speed of the drum and this makes the flaker drum to be very flexible and can be used on different materials depending on the need of the producer.
Flaker drums are used in many industries due to their effectiveness in their use. In the chemical industry, they are employed to cool and solidify materials like waxes, resins, and detergents. In the food industry, flaker drums are used in the processing of products such as cocoa butter and flavors while in the pharmaceutical industry, flaker drums are used for drying and flaking of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The equipment is highly appreciated for its performance, accuracy and capacity to deliver high quality flakes that are essential in industrial applications.
Flaker drums can be produced with different specifications depending on the needs of the production line and the producer of the flaking equipment. The flaker drum is designed specifically for processing Caustic Soda (98% wet basis) with a daily capacity of 100 tons. It operates efficiently under an inlet temperature of 409°C and ensures that the flakes exit at a maximum temperature of 55°C. To maintain these conditions, the system requires a cooling water flow rate of 216 cubic meters per hour.
The drum's rotational speed is adjustable from 0 to 5 RPM, providing flexibility for different processing requirements. It is constructed from high-quality ASME SB162 Nickel 201 material, featuring a durable design with two shell coarses, two long seams, and one circular seam. Precision is critical, with throughness maintained within 0.05 mm and ovality within 1 mm.
The design of the Flaker Drum is inherently based on the ideas of quality and precision. The equipment undergoes rigorous non-destructive testing such as 100% radiographic inspection, dye penetration test and hydro testing at a pressure of 3.5 kg/cm² to meet industry standards. This ensures the ability to work without failure and for a long time, regardless of the conditions in the environment.
The Flaker Drum is an excellent example of innovation and quality, thus guaranteeing you the best for your industrial requirements.
Flaker Drum Specifications
- Fluid Processed: Caustic Soda (98% wet basis)
- Capacity: 100 T/Day
- Inlet Temperature: 409°C
- Outlet Temperature of Flakes: 55°C (Max)
- Cooling Water Flow: 216 M³/HR
- Drum Speed: 0 to 5 RPM
- Material of Construction: SB162 NI 201 UNS N02201
- Empty Weight: 7450 kg
- Design: 2 shell coarses (2 long seams & 1 circular seam)
- Precision: Throughness < 0.05 mm, ovality within 1 mm
- Quality Assurance: 100% radiographed and hydrotested at 3.5 kg/cm² pressure
Types of Flaker Drums and Their Applications
| Type of Flaker Drum | Description | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Drum Flaker | Uses a rotating drum with a heated surface to produce flakes from molten or soft materials. | - Chemical Industry: Produces flakes from chemical compounds. - Food Industry: Creates flaked food products. - Pharmaceutical Industry: Flakes pharmaceutical compounds. |
| Cooling Drum Flaker | Features a drum with a cooling system that solidifies material into flakes as it cools down. | - Plastic Industry: Produces plastic flakes from melted plastic. - Chemical Industry: Cools and flakes chemical by-products. |
| Drum Flaker with Scraper | Incorporates a scraper to remove flakes from the drum surface. | - Mineral Processing: Flakes minerals and ores. - Chemical Processing: Processes chemical compounds into flakes. |
| Vertical Flaker Drum | A vertical drum that helps in flaking materials with minimal space. | - Pharmaceutical Industry: Flakes active pharmaceutical ingredients. - Food Industry: Creates flakes from various food ingredients. |
Exports
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