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10 Reasons to Choose Sturtevant’s Whirlwind Air Classifier to Remove Undesirable Fine Dust from Aggregates
There are many reasons why an aggregate producer should choose Sturtevant to help classify their tons of aggregate material, but if we had to separate just the top ten they’d look something like the below: Cost Savings: No settling ponds,
The Whirlwind Mobile Air Classifier: Your Questions Answered!
The Sturtevant Whirlwind Mobile Air Classifier is sturdy, compact and maneuverable on roadways and jobs sites AND takes LESS THAN ONE HOUR FROM PARKING TO START CLASSIFYING. Check out the FAQ’s below to learn more about the only self-contained, 100% mobile
Why you should use it, what you get, and why it’s awesome!
We encourage all of our customers to take the opportunity to visit our lab facilities and get some hands on experience and equipment operator training. You won’t be disappointed! Customers are also encouraged to test their material in our lab.
What is a Micron anyway?
In the business of particle size reduction you may hear the word, ‘micron’ thrown around. So, what exactly is a micron, and how small is it? In the material reduction industry, micron size is a ‘big’ deal. Let’s take a
What Happens to an Air Classifier When Moisture Levels Rise
Air classifiers do a great job of removing undesirable fines from quarried crushed stone and heavy mineral sands in a dry process without using any water. In order to effectively remove the fine dust, the moisture in the stone sand
Redefining Lithium Carbonate Roll Compaction
As is the case with many raw materials, lithium carbonate micronizing efficiency can often times be improved by densifying the finely sized powders into granules. The industry leading K.R. Komarek Roll Compactor has become the industry standard for lithium carbonate processors. The
Pre-Classifying Before Milling or Micronizing Lithium
Reducing any raw material in size is typically the most expensive part of any dry processing system. This is due to the amount of energy required to breakdown larger particles into smaller particles. So if you can reduce the amount
The Lithium Triangle
Most of us are very familiar with the infamous “Bermuda Triangle” or the “Devil’s Triangle” as it is sometimes referred. It is one of those unexplained mysteries that has seen planes, ships and people seemingly vanish into thin air. The
The Rise of the Premium Pet Food Market
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 63.2% of pet owners consider their pets to be members of the family. Given this statistic, it should come as no surprise that more and more pet owners are moving to premium pet foods
Battery Grade Lithium Carbonate
If fine particles are good, are finer particles better? The ongoing nanoparticle revolution continues to challenge fine powder producers with the pursuit for finer and finer particle size distributions. The ultra-high surface-to-volume ratios of nanoparticles are very appealing to some
Sturtevant remains rooted in automobile technology with battery-grade lithium carbonate
Did you know? From the first automatic transmission to the latest version of electric vehicle batteries…Sturtevant remains rooted in automobile technology The modern-day automatic transmission can be traced all the way back to 1904 when T.J Sturtevant of the Sturtevant Mill Company
Made in America Month
December is Made in America month, and as a 5th generation family-owned company in the United States, Sturtevant is honored to be a part of that. We’re proud of the fact that our air classifiers, Micronizer jet mills, FCM air
Redefining Lithium Carbonate Roll Compaction
As is the case with many raw materials, lithium carbonate micronizing can be made more efficient by densifying the finely sized powders into granules. The industry-leading K.R. Komarek Roll Compactor, which takes the finely sized powders and compresses them into
How Wheat Starch Can Fit Into a Gluten Free Diet
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley—so it might be easy to assume that wheat starch isn’t compatible with a gluten free diet. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be true. For over a decade, wheat starch products
The Business of Particle Size Distribution
To be successful in the business of material size reduction, achieving a certain particle size and/or shape is key. In order to determine that, you have to measure particle size distribution (PSD)…but what does that mean? PSD is a method
Throwback Thursday to the Second Exposition of Chemical Industries
Sturtevant was established in 1883 so we have over 134 years’ worth of Throwback Thursday material and are proud to share highlights from our long history. Today, we’re traveling back 101 years to 1916 and the second Exposition of Chemical
The Importance of Protein in Aquaculture Feed
In the aquaculture industry, feed accounts for a significant portion of production costs, typically ranging from 40-50%. Given that fish have protein requirements varying from 18-50%, the role of protein in their feed is crucial. These protein needs differ by
Welcome to the Sturtevant Lab: Your Gateway to Optimized Material Processing!
At Sturtevant, we invite our customers to experience hands-on training and equipment operation at our state-of-the-art Sturtevant Lab. This facility is not just a testing ground; it’s an opportunity to familiarize yourself with our advanced machinery and materials, ensuring you
Keeping Fly Ash Out of Landfills: How Air Classification Supports Sustainable Use
As the demand for sustainable practices in the energy and construction sectors continues to rise, finding effective ways to manage byproducts like fly ash has never been more important. Fly ash is a fine particulate material generated during the coal