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Paraffin Wax

Rolldrop ®

Since 1996 the Rolldrop® pastillation system has been successfully employed for the pastillation/granulation of Paraffin Waxes. It permits to operate with melted waxes of up to 5000 cP viscosity. Rolldrop® is the only rotatting pastillator carrying no product inside itself.

Liquid Paraffin Wax  Characteristics

 Operating temperature, °C 75°-90°
Density  @ P, T,, kg/m3 0,8@75°C
Viscosity, est 15 mPas@75°
Oil content max 2%
Operating pressure 2 bar

Solid Paraffin Pastilles Characteristics

Shape Semi spherical
Size Ø 4,5 -5 mm
Moisture content (water) -
Bulk density, kg/m3 600
Angle of repose, degrees 40°

Principal features
  • Suitable for steel belt coolers up to 1500 mm width.
  • Open construction for easier cleaning and maintenance.
  • Low product retention time on heated area to avoid any product degradation.
  • Application versatility for high and low viscosity products.
  • Size of the pastilles is related to the tooth dimensions.
  • Continuous production of regular drops without powder and fines.

Typical SBS Steel Belt Systems scope of supply:
1) Technical Characteristics:
Berndorf stainless steel band NICRO 31 mill finished, with two vee-ropes vulcanized at 25 mm from the edges, endless welded, thickness 1,0 mm ± 0,1 mmWidth 1.500 mm. ± 1 mm.
Conveyor center-center distance 21.250 mm
Cooling length 20.000 mm
Cooling width 1.400 mm
Belt speed adjustable from 6 to 50 m/min
Belt height 1.400 mm
2) Performance Data:
Capacity 1.500 kg/hour of Paraffin Wax
Product inlet temperature about 80 °C
Product discharge about 25 °C
Belt cooling medium sprayed water against the beneath face of the upper strand of the belt
Cooling length 20,0 m
Water consumption max 41,5 m3/h
Water pressure 3 kg/cm2
Water inlet temperature 10,0°C