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The Maxton blog is here sharing information on technical, updates and news on briquetting, granulation, crushing, grinding, mixing and drying.
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Oil-Coal Slurry: Intensive Mixing Process, Challenges, and Industry Outlook
Energy demand continues to grow worldwide, and industries are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency while transitioning toward cleaner energy solutions. One promising pathway is oil-coal slurry, a fuel made by blending…
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High-Speed Aluminum Sawing: Choosing Between Circular Saw and Band Saw
Precision Sawing – The Strength of Modern Manufacturing When machining aluminum alloys at low cutting speeds, the highly adhesive nature of aluminum often leads to severe built-up edges. These not only reduce…
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Potassium Sulfate (SOP) Dry Granulation with Roll Compactor
What is Potassium Sulfate and Why Granulate It Potassium sulfate, commonly referred to as SOP, is one of the most important chlorine-free potash fertilizers used in modern agriculture. It provides not only…
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10 Ways to Improve Rotary Dryer Efficiency for Potash Fertilizer
When using a rotary dryer in potash fertilizer production, several efficiency-related issues may arise. Based on practical experience and systematic improvements documented. We outline the common problems encountered and the corresponding modifications…
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Aluminum Plate and Coil Production: From Ingot Preparation to Deep Processing
In modern aluminum hot rolling production, continuous efforts have been made to improve dimensional accuracy, flatness, surface quality, mechanical properties, and processability of the products. In addition, automation, continuous operation, and high-efficiency…
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Challenges in Aluminum Ingot Sawing Operations
Challenges in Aluminum Ingot Sawing Operations Band sawing aluminum ingots typically presents three major categories of challenges: durability issues at the tooth tips, fatigue and deformation of the blade backing, and problems…
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Dry Granulation for NPK and Specialty Compound Fertilizers
With the rise of precision agriculture and crop-specific nutrient strategies, specialty compound fertilizers have gained widespread popularity. Among the various fertilizer production technologies, dry granulation has proven especially effective due to its…
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Binder Guide for Industrial Briquetting, Ore, Sludge, Dust
In briquetting, the binder is often the unsung hero. Whether you’re compacting coal fines, charcoal dust, biomass, or steel plant residues, it’s the binder that makes it all possible—holding particles together, improving…
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How to use rotary drum dryer in coal sludge drying
Why drying coal sludge Coal sludge generally refers to a semi-solid substance formed by coal powder with water. It is a by-product of the coal washing and processing process, with a particle…
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MIDREX Shaft Furnace Processes for DRI making
History of Midrex Furnace The Surface Combustion Corporation of the United States began researching the direct reduction process using natural gas in 1936. After extensive experimentation, it wasn’t until 1966 that significant…
