Stiff extrusion offers a superior return for bentonite waste management and agglomeration
It’s more efficient, less expensive to buy and costs less to operate
Steele stiff extrusion technology offers bentonite producers a superior alternative to briquetting solutions.
J.C. Steele stiff extrusion equipment and material prep machinery is well suited for agglomeration and pelletization of the following bentonite clays for purification of wastewater or sludge dewatering:
- Sodium bentonite
- Calcium bentonite
- Potassium bentonite
- Drilling mud
- Fullers earth
J.C. Steele stiff extrusion equipment and material prep machinery includes
- Extruders
- Pug sealers
- Feeding systems
- Mixers
- Crushing machinery
- Dies
- Auxiliary Equipment
- Upgrades & Tools
J.C. Steele vertical integration includes:
Steele stiff extrusion technology offers bentonite producers a superior alternative to comparable waste management and resource recovery solutions. Our high-torque, high-powered stiff extruder machines are highly efficient, processing up to 100 tons per hour, with lower capital and operating costs. Our agglomeration and stiff extrusion technology requires no additives and has fewer processing steps, which makes it ideal for agglomeration and pelletization of the following types of bentonite clay:
- Sodium bentonite
- Calcium bentonite
- Potassium bentonite
- Drilling mud
- Fullers earth
J.C. Steele stiff extruder and material preparation machines are built for decades of efficient, reliable, high volume output. The experience of supporting a U.S. and international installed base, plus years of working with plant operators, machinery operators and maintenance specialists have driven steady continuous improvement in our stiff extrusion equipment, crushing machinery, pug mills and feeding systems.
Our stiff extruder and material preparation machines require minimal maintenance. They’re designed and engineered for harsh environments, while offering ease of service and fast replacement of wearing parts. We use high-grade ductile iron stock castings for machine frames and bodies, and our 28PC high chrome iron alloy for all wearing parts (more about our foundry and casting process).
Every J.C. Steele machine comes with the industry’s toughest wearing parts, backed by the industry’s best customer service (J.C. Steele has a substantial investment in a global service organization and inventory commitment, warehousing augers, shafts, shaft assemblies, bearings, gears and electrical components for all J.C. Steele machinery, plus a warehouse staff offering 24/7 availability in the U.S.).
Application engineering for your specific coal waste and output requirements
Our application engineering begins with a technical feasibility study. Our experienced lab technicians and engineers evaluate your bentonite clay in our laboratory to determine if it’s suitable for stiff extrusion. The second step is a commercial feasibility study, to determine the baseline equipment required to make an agglomerated and pelletized product for purification of wastewater or sludge dewatering. Once this is complete, you can decide whether stiff extrusion is the right technology for your project.
Our engineers can perform additional tests with you to ensure that the pelletization and pellet quality meets or exceeds your specifications, while educating you on effective machine operation. We do this with our sales engineers, to make sure you have the right technology for your application, while minimizing your capital and operating costs.
J.C. Steele application engineering is an ongoing process, with operations and optimization support. Our engineers and service professionals provide troubleshooting and advice on wearing and machine parts, to minimize machine downtime. We can support Lean programs for increased production capacity, help you move from a reactive approach to maintenance to conditions-based service, and reduce or eliminate downtime, to lower the cost of ownership and improve your return on investment.
The world’s best stiff extrusion machinery plus the material preparation technologies you need
J.C. Steele stiff extrusion machinery uses high torque and pressure to produce penetrometer readings as high as 4.0-4.5 kg/cm2, working with a wide range of bentonite clays. The high torque and high pressures generated in our stiff extrusion technology means that we can process materials with relatively low plasticity and low moisture content. As a result, stiff extrusion presents a more efficient, cost-effective alternative to comparable technologies.
We have a line of de-airing extrusion machines for your bentonite clay agglomeration and pelletizing requirements. For more information on a custom-engineered solution with J.C Steele stiff extrusion equipment, talk to your regional J.C. Steele & Sons sales representative or call us at 1.704.872.3681 (in the U.S., call toll-free at 1.800.278.3353).
