Modernization in motion — a fast-track success story from the field
Great machines are not created overnight — they evolve through experience. Since Agglotec was founded in 2021, the development of our pelletizing discs has been a continuous engineering journey shaped by real industrial applications around the world. Every installation, every customer application, and the operational challenges encountered in the Dield have contributed to enhancing the design.
Today, with more than 60 pelletizing discs delivered worldwide, this accumulated experience has continuously reDined the pelletizing disc design, resulting in machines engineered for stability, efDiciency, and long-term reliability.
Pelletizing Discs delivered worldwide
Years of Pioneering Expertise
1990
- First industrial pelletizing discs installed
- Large iron ore applications
2008-2018
- Expansion into global projects
- Disc diameters up to 7.5 m
2019-2020
Diversification of materials:
Limestone, CaCO3, Fertilizers
2021
- Foundation of AGGLOTEC
- Focus on granulation technology
2022-2025
- Rapid expansion
- 60+ installations worldwide
Building on decades of engineering experience, CEMTEC’s pelletizing disc technology has been further advanced by Agglotec since 2021, supporting its rapid global adoption across a wide range of industries.
Although Agglotec was founded in 2021, the engineering expertise behind our pelletizing discs builds on more than three decades of industrial experience with Cemtec. To date, more than 150 pelletizing discs have been installed worldwide, over 60 of them delivered by Agglotec since its foundation, building on more than 25 years of projects previously supplied through Cemtec.
Designing for Performance and Reliability
Through close collaboration with plant operators, engineers, and maintenance teams, we focused on improving the aspects that matter most in daily operation:
- Space-optimized machine housing
A redesigned geometry allows more efficient integration into existing plant layouts while maintaining robust structural stability. - Advanced scraper system
The improved scraper design ensures stable granulation results and significantly reduces material build-up and clogging. - Optimized material flow
Carefully engineered inlet and outlet zones allow a smoother process flow and minimize unwanted accumulation inside the machine. - Improved operator accessibility
Operational access was enhanced while maintaining high safety standards — making monitoring and adjustments easier during production. - Simplified maintenance
Service access points were redesigned to reduce maintenance time and simplify handling of key components. - Advanced sealing system
Fully enclosed machines for reduced dust emissions and enhanced operator protection. - Integrated oversize removal and recycling
- Additional features allow efficient removal and recycling of oversized granules, supporting consistent product quality.
- Standardized and fabrication-optimized design
A modular and standardized approach improves manufacturing efficiency while ensuring consistent machine quality.
Driving Higher Process Efficiency
Beyond mechanical improvements, the evolution of Agglotec pelletizing discs has also significantly improved process efficiency. In traditional pelletizing disc operations, recirculation rates of 30% or more were often considered normal, resulting in product yields typically below 70% even under favorable conditions. Through continuous optimization of material flow, scraper design, and operational stability, Agglotec has helped pushing these performance levels significantly further. Today, depending on the specified product parameters and size distribution, yields above 90% can be achieved, substantially reducing recirculation loads and improving overall process efficiency.
Built on Real Experience
These developments are not theoretical improvements.They are the result of continuous feedback from more than 60 pelletizing discs operating in diverse applications worldwide From iron ore pelletizing, fertilizer production to mineral processing and recycling applications, each project has expanded our understanding of process behavior.
Engineering through experience: Each installation drives our innovation And this development journey is far from finished. Because true engineering progress never stops.
Pelletizing Disc Systems
| Type Code | Ø (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| PPD-40×15 | 400 | 150 |
| PPD-60×20 | 600 | 200 |
| PPD-80×20 | 800 | 200 |
| PPD-100×20 | 1000 | 200 |
| PPD-120×30 | 1200 | 300 |
| PPD-200×40 | 2000 | 400 |
| PPD-250×45 | 2500 | 450 |
| PPD-300×50 | 3000 | 500 |
| PPD-350×55 | 3500 | 550 |
| PPD-400×60 | 4000 | 600 |
| PPD-450×60 | 4500 | 600 |
| PPD-500×60 | 5000 | 600 |
| PPD-550×60 | 5500 | 600 |
| PPD-600×65 | 6000 | 650 |
| PPD-750×75 | 7500 | 750 |
Size: Ø 7500mm
Size: Ø 5000mm
The result is a pelletizing disc that offers:
Higher Operational Stability
Improved Granulation Quality
Easier Maintenance
Long-term Reliability in Demanding Industrial Environments