Optimizing Your Pelletization Process from Lab to Scale-Up

Mars Mineral’s Product Development team provides a full suite of services, from lab and pilot-scale testing to onsite technical consultations, ensuring your material achieves pelletization success. Our state-of-the-art facility and expertise enable us to deliver customized solutions for each unique application.



Agglomeration Questionnaire

Before beginning the pelletization process, the first step is to complete our comprehensive Agglomeration Questionnaire. This allows us to gather key details about your material and project needs. With this information, we can provide informed recommendations to optimize your product development journey.





Part of Your Process

Lab & Pilot-Scale Testing

Lab & Pilot-Scale Testing

Process Consultation

Process Consultation

Equipment Rental

Equipment Rental

Onsite Technical Consultations & Services

Onsite Technical Consultations & Services

Lab & Pilot Scale Pelletization

Mars Mineral’s state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot testing facility allow for in-depth evaluation of your material's pelletability. The following table outlines the common testing options and equipment used to produce pellets that meet your exact specifications.

Topic Options
Objective Demonstrate technical feasibility to produce pellets meeting customer specifications
Required quantity of powder for testing Minimum of 15 kg (25 lb) up to 200 kg (500 lb)
Standard test equipment readily available 8D32Li Pin Mixer
12D54Li Pin Mixer
P-30 Disc Pelletizer
D-30 Deep Drum Pelletizer
DP-14 Agglo-Miser
Auger Feeder
Fluid Bed Dryer
Lab scale drying oven
Screener
Conveyers
Drum or Bulk Bag Packaging
Additional processing equipment available Hammer mill
One ton mixer
Multiple auger feeders
Binder(s) Water or aqueous organic
Customer specified
Analytical test equipment Sieve analysis (particle and pellet size distribution)
Moisture balance
Automated or manual finished pellet hardness
Aerated bulk density
Attrition testing

Pelletization Process Consultation

We offer comprehensive consultations to guide you through the pelletization process, from material characterization to production scale-up, ensuring the right process for your application.


Pelletization Equipment Rental

We provide short-term rental options for our pelletization equipment, giving you hands-on experience in your facility to validate the process before scaling up.

Onsite Technical Consultations & Service

Our experts are available for onsite technical consultations and service to ensure optimal equipment performance and troubleshooting support throughout the pelletization process.

Mars Mineral • Po Box 719 • Mars, PA 16046 • tel:724-538-3000 • fax:724-538-5078 • info@marsmineral.com