Standard hammer mills can provide approximately 7:1 volume reduction in many applications. Schutte’s dual-stage hammer mills and DataKiller Pro (DKP) use multiple stages of size reduction to achieve substantially greater volume reduction, with reductions approaching 50:1 possible in appropriate applications. The achievable reduction depends on the material being processed, feed size, target particle size, and overall system configuration.
3. Throughput & Performance
Throughput & Performance
How much volume reduction can a Schutte Hammermill provide?
A standard Schutte hammer mill can provide approximately a 7:1 volume reduction in many size reduction applications. Actual volume reduction depends on the material, feed size, desired finished particle size, and equipment configuration. For applications requiring significantly greater volume reduction, Schutte’s dual-stage hammer mills and DataKiller Pro (DKP) can achieve volume reductions approaching 50:1, depending on the material and processing… Read more »
What affects hammer wear?
Hammer wear is affected by the material being processed and the severity of the application. Abrasive materials generally cause faster wear. Hammer condition should be monitored regularly, and hammers should be rotated or replaced when their working edges become sufficiently worn or when uneven wear affects performance.
How can I improve hammer mill efficiency?
Maintaining the equipment’s wear parts, using an appropriate screen and hammer configuration, and matching rotor speed and feeding conditions to the application can help maintain efficient operation. Schutte recommends periodic inspection of wear components because worn parts can reduce throughput and product quality while increasing energy consumption.
Why is my hammer mill producing less than expected?
Reduced production can result from several factors, including worn hammers or screens, unsuitable screen selection, changes in feed characteristics, inadequate feeding or discharge, or other equipment conditions. Worn components can reduce throughput, affect product quality, increase particle-size variation, and increase energy consumption.