LUMP BREAKER

What is a Lump Breaker?

Lump breakers are used across many industries to reduce agglomerated, compacted, or oversized materials into smaller or uniform pieces. Their main function is to improve product flow, prevent equipment clogging. and ensure consistent processing.

To achieve uniform product transfer from Bag dumping station, Storage bins, hopper, silos, big bag discharge station. The breaking chopper knives crush lumps against stationary combs. The material is reduced to smaller or required pieces. The crushed materials discharge or moves to downstream equipment like feeders, mills, mixers, filling equipment, process equipment and conveyors.

FEATURES

Robust Construction heavy-duty housing in mild steel or stainless steel (SS304/316). Designed to handle tough, abrasive, or dense materials.

Chopping knives made of hardened material withstand high torque and aligned to minimize clearance for efficient lump breaking.

Stationary Comb plates to control particle size and Optional easily removable comp for custom output sizing.

Sealed housings to prevent dust leakage.

Customizable inlet/outlet flanges for process integration.

Variable Speed Drive (VFD)-Adjustable rotor speed to handle different material types and flow rates.

Low Headroom Design-Compact footprint allows installation in tight spaces or retrofits.

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Food/pharma-grade finish (mirror polished, crevice-free).

Cooling jackets for heat-sensitive products,

Wear-resistant liners (ceramic, tungsten carbide).

Mobile/lab-scale units for testing or small batch production

APPLICATIONS
OF LUMP BREAKERS

Chemical Industry-breaking down hygroscopic or heat-sensitive chemical lumps formed during storage.

Food & Beverage crushing lumpy ingredients like sugar, salt, flour, spices, cocoa powder, or milk powder.

Pharmaceutical Industry Ensuring smooth flow of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and excipients.

Mining & Minerals-Reducing size of compacted minerals, lime, or gypsum.

Cement & Building Materials-Breaking hardened cement, clinker, or lime prior to conveying or milling.

Plastics & Polymers-Handling resin clumps or polymer chunks before extrusion or molding.

Fertilizer & Agriculture-Crushing caked fertilizer granules to prevent bridging in silos or hoppers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can DTD be used in WET application like CIP process?

It is meant only for dry application without any CIP. Only product contact parts are in SS material. Housing and plug are in Aluminum material.

2. What is the maximum product temperature DTD can handle?

Only up to 80°C. Since the housing and plug are in Aluminum, thermal expansion is faster at high temperatures, making pipe fits loose.

3. What seals are used for pressure less than 2 bar and what seals to be used for more than 2 bar?

Static seals for less than 2 bar and inflatable seals for 2–6 bar.

4. Can DTD be mounted in any orientation?

Yes. It can be installed in horizontal, vertical, or inclined positions.

5. What is the best way to orient the flow line of DTD diverter valve?

Keep the straight flow line as product flow always, and use diverter line only when needed.

6. Is it good to change the direction of DTD during the product fly?

No. Stop the flow for a few seconds, then change the line.

7. What special seal is recommended for abrasive products like sugar?

Polyurethane seals for mildly abrasive products (crystal sugar, etc.) or thicker tube in product contact area.

8. Where do we use DTD – X diverter?

Mainly for abrasive products like chemical powders, silica, cement, etc.