October 4, 2016 by Stellar Team

Compaction Granulation and Polymer Products

Manufacturing raw polymer products materials involves a variety of challenges which compaction granulation is uniquely positioned to overcome. Of particular importance is reducing dust in the production process and in the final raw material. Dust can act as a combustion hazard endangering employees and the manufacturing facility. Excess dust is also a challenge when it involves known sensitizing agents which can cause debilitating allergies and breathing problems. Proper compaction granulation reduces dust exposure which means less combustion and health hazards.

Polymer related products that benefit from compaction granulation:

PVC products
Latex
Electronic components
Biphenol
Oxidized polyethylene
Brominated polystyrene
Nitrogenous polymers

At Stellar Manufacturing we provide comprehensive compaction granulation services that support polymer materials:

Fully integrated 50, 75, 150, and 300-ton compaction systems
Particle size reduction and selection in the 70 mesh to 1/2” range
Dust combustion capabilities
Integrated program including tableting, briquetting, and packaging

Want to know more about how compaction granulation supports polymer manufacturing? Contact us today at info@stellarmfg.com or (618) 337-1700.

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About Stellar Manufacturing

Stellar is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle and bulk material processing for products requiring unique safety and handling procedures. Our services include compaction granulation, briquetting, blending, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

September 16, 2016 by Stellar Team

Toll Manufacturing Solutions for Powder Based Materials

Are your chemical products particle or powder based materials? If so, Stellar Manufacturing can assist you with a variety of toll manufacturing services and help you achieve your product manufacturing goals. We specialize in working with solid granular materials for the chemical, consumer product, agricultural, raw material and water treatment industries.

We support integrated and stand-alone programs that meet the unique needs of powder based products. Our toll manufacturing services include:

Contact us today at info@stellarmfg.com or (618) 337-1700 to find out how we can support your unique product manufacturing goals.

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About Stellar Manufacturing

Stellar is a contract manufacturer with over 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle and bulk material processing for products requiring unique safety and handling procedures. Our services include compaction granulation, briquetting, blending, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

June 16, 2016 by Stellar Team

Is Chemical Tableting Right for Your Product?

Chemical tableting is an important technique that can improve the performance of a wide variety of solid chemical products. By compressing materials into uniform shapes and sizes scientists can better control the dissolution and distribution of their product over a period of time. This can be important for products that are used in industrial water treatment, pool, spa, agricultural and many other applications.

Tableting is also an excellent tool to use when material needs to be packaged and sold in discrete units. This adds convenience to consumers and can make the product easier to use and understand. We see tableting used in this way for a variety of detergent and cleaning products.

At Stellar Manufacturing, we have 45 mechanical, hydraulic and rotary presses. These presses can exert 5 to 650 tons of pressure and can make tablets in sizes from 250 mg to 1200 grams in standard or customized shapes. Work is performed in a controlled environment to ensure proper temperature and humidity control. We also provide services that support a comprehensive tableting program such and blending, mixing, compaction granulation and packaging.

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May 11, 2016 by Stellar Team

Integrated Manufacturing for Water Treatment Chemicals

Water treatment chemicals and products can be hazardous to handle and difficult to manufacture. Special procedures and infrastructure are needed to meet safety standards and ensure product quality. At Stellar Manufacturing we specialize in handling halogenated and oxidizing compounds found in many water treatment chemicals. Few manufacturing organizations have safety and quality infrastructure to handle these types of materials. But at Stellar, we have put together a rigorous training procedure and specialized equipment to ensure the highest level of safety. Over the last 25 years we have helped companies produce water treatment products for pools, spas, bathrooms, boilers, cooling towers, sewage treatment, industrial effluent, potable water and more.

Stellar has the capabilities to help you bring your product to market all at one facility. From “powder to product” we can assist you with compaction granulation, blending, briquetting, tableting, filling and packaging.

Stellar’s granulating capabilities include integrated 50, 75, 150, and 300-ton compaction systems. Our tableting capabilities include 45 mechanical, hydraulic and rotary presses capable of exerting 5 to 650 tons of pressure, and we are able to make tablets in a variety of shapes and sizes that range from 250 mg to 1200 grams. We also offer a variety of primary and secondary packaging options based on your needs.

Contact us at (618) 337-1700 or info@stellarmfg.com to find out how Stellar can help you accomplish your granulation and manufacturing goals.

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May 2, 2016 by Stellar Team

Briquetting Overcomes Solid Chemical Product Challenges

Briquetting, the process of compressing material into uniform shapes and density, is an established manufacturing technique used to overcome a variety of product challenges associated with solid material products. Whether the material is a mineral, chemical or biomass product, briquetting reforms products into a more compact usable shape and provides a variety of economic benefits.

Powder based materials and chemicals often benefit from the briquetting process. The compacted form allows for greater control over the rate of dissolution or burning when compared to the uncompacted form. Additionally, the smaller volumes can mean lower transportation and storage costs. Briquetted material can also give old material new life. Compaction into a briquette means waste material like biomass, paper or polymer foam can find purpose as a new product.

Briquetting can also help reduce flammability issues associated with some products. In their uncompacted forms, many products may have excess dust which can be a serious safety hazard. Briquetting can help reduce the amount of ambient dust to minimize any combustion risk.

At Stellar Manufacturing we help companies with a variety of challenges associated with solid materials. Our briquetting capabilities include integrated 50, 75, 150, and 300-ton compaction systems to produce material for a variety of end uses. Our mixing and compaction granulation services also help prepare material prior to briquetting. Stellar is able to accommodate a variety of customized shapes and sizes as determined by our clients.

Contact us at (618) 337-1700 or info@stellarmfg.com to find out how Stellar can help you accomplish your granulation and manufacturing goals.

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April 17, 2016 by Stellar Team

How Compaction Granulation Supports Agrochemical Development

Does your organization develop or manufacture dry agricultural products like fertilizers? If so, you may want to gain a greater understanding of how compaction granulation can support your product’s development and manufacturing.

Compaction granulation is the process of converting a dry material, such as a powder, into granules of a consistent size range and density appropriate for its end use application. Granulation can be used to overcome a variety of challenges such as flowability, attrition, dusting and transportation. All of these are important factors impacting the cost and efficacy of agrochemical products.

Furthermore, co-granulation is an important formulation technique used to enhance the performance of many multi-component products. Co-granulation is the process the process of blending two or more materials prior to granulation. Co-granulation improves a product’s homogeneity and can be used as a technique to add specialty fillers to enhance the performance of a product.

Stellar Manufacturing’s compaction granulation can support your agrochemical product in a variety of ways. Our capabilities include fully integrated 50, 75, 150, and 300-ton compaction systems and can produce particles in the 70 mesh to 1/2” range. Stellar’s granulation services are further complimented by our briquetting, tableting and packaging services.

Contact us at (618) 337-1700 or info@stellarmfg.com to find out how Stellar can help you accomplish your granulation and manufacturing goals.

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April 4, 2016 by Stellar Team

Product Improvement Through Co-Granulation

If you are developing a multi-component dry granulated formulation you should consider how co-granulation can benefit your product. Many products have their component materials granulated individually and blended together afterwards. However, Co-granulation is the process of blending multiple materials in process or in line with granulation and this can provide a variety of performance benefits.

For example, co-granulation can be used to improve the overall uniformity of your product. Since each granule is homogeneous you don’t have to worry about components settling or shifting during transportation or storage. Co-granulated material also doesn’t experience the same flowability challenges found in multicomponent mixtures where one component may flow at a different rate than another. Co-granulation is also a great tool for formulators. Specialty components and fillers can be added to improve performance or add new product features.

At Stellar Manufacturing we can assist you with all of your compaction granulation and blending needs. Our capabilities include fully integrated 50, 75, 150, and 300-ton compaction systems and can produce particles in the 70 mesh to 1/2” range. Stellar’s granulation services are further complimented by our briquetting, tableting and packaging services.

Contact us at (618) 337-1700 or info@stellarmfg.com to find out how Stellar can help you accomplish your granulation and manufacturing goals.

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March 17, 2016 by Stellar Team

Granulation: A Solution for Polymer Raw Materials

If you have ever worked with solid powdered polymer materials you understand that proper flowability and mixing is critical to creating a homogeneous product. Compaction granulation is an important tool to make sure your raw material ingredients behave optimally. Often time suboptimal particle size and density will impact flow rates or cause clumping and caking. Compaction granulation helps ensure that your materials fall into the correct size/density ranges to maximize how the material flows in the manufacturing process.

Another challenge with preparing materials for polymer mixing is that they can be a combustible dust hazard. This means compaction granulation must be conducted with specialized equipment and facilities to ensure proper safety.

At Stellar Manufacturing, we specialize in working with polymer raw materials and preparing them for manufacturing. We have dedicated equipment and suites for handling combustible dust hazard products. Stellar also has a variety of support services that compliment granulation such as blending, mixing and filling.

To find out more about how Stellar can help you with your polymer materials contact us at info@stellarmfg.com or (618) 337-1700.

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February 25, 2016 by Stellar Team

How Compaction Granulation Can Help Overcome Dusting Related Challenges

Raw materials for polymers, agricultural and water treatment products are often in a dry powder form. Products composed of dry powders and particulates pose unique challenges to manufacturers. Such products are often dusty, messy and even difficult to transport. The excess dust is of critical concern both for manufacturers and end users because of waste, inhalation and health concerns, as well as combustible dust hazards.

Compaction granulation is a tool manufacturers can use to reduce dusting and improve both the performance and safety of their product. Compaction Granulation is the process of converting dry powder into a larger particle size. The compacted particle size distribution is chosen to fit the specific application of the product or manufacturing process the material will be used in. Compaction granulation can reduce waste and make powdery materials easier to transport. It can even improve the flowability of material in manufacturing processes.

At Stellar Manufacturing we have over 25 years of compaction granulation experience including products which are a combustible dust hazard. Our capabilities include fully integrated 50, 75, 150, and 300-ton compaction systems and can produce particles in the 70 mesh to 1/2” range. We have a dedicated combustible dust suite which houses a Bepex MS-150 built with explosion proof motors. Stellar’s granulation services are further complimented by our blending, briquetting, tableting and packaging services.

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February 18, 2016 by Stellar Team

Consumer Product Contract Manufacturing for Powder Based Products

Do you need manufacturing support for a powder based consumer product? Are you looking for trusted manufacturing partner with diverse service options?

Stellar Manufacturing helps companies like yours manufacture specialty consumer products. We specialize in working with powder based materials for products related to detergents, toilet bowl tablets, janitorial sanitation, pet sanitation, gardening and pest control.

Consumer Product Contract Manufacturing for Powder Based Products

We pride ourselves in providing services from “Powder to Product” which means we can take your raw materials and manufacture a final commercial packaged product all at one facility. For you this can mean fewer vendor relationships and more efficient manufacturing.

Furthermore, Stellar specializes in working with materials that may pose a combustion hazard while being manufactured.

Our comprehensive manufacturing services include: