Knife Breaker for Hard Agglomerates

Various industries work with substances prone to clumping. To break hard agglomerates, a knife breaker or pin breaker is used. Here you’ll find all the information about Klinkenberg’s knife breaker — a robustly built reducer that no lump can escape!
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Powerful solution for reducing agglomerates

This extremely robust agglomerate reducer is designed for pulverizing harder agglomerates, coarse particles, and lumps in bulk materials — from soft agglomerates to larger chunks. The knives are made of stainless steel or ultra-hardened steel, depending on the material being processed.

The system is available in both single and double shaft configurations for optimal performance and efficiency. In addition to the standard setup, these knife breakers can also be equipped with interchangeable blades, giving customers more flexibility for tougher products that require specific knife profiles. This powerful Knife Lump Breaker offers not only high-end engineering but also versatility and adaptability.

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  • Designed for processing harder agglomerates
  • Breaker shafts can rotate at different speeds
  • Compact installation dimensions
  • Freedom to choose material and blade type
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Interchangeable breaker screen

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Interchangeable breaker knifes

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Low energy consumption

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Robust design

Knife Breakers with Interchangeable Blades Robust solution for reducing coarse and hard agglomerates

This extremely robust crusher is well-suited for pulverizing harder agglomerates, coarse pieces, and lumps in bulk material. The knives or pins can be manufactured in stainless steel or wear-resistant steel types. The breakers are available in both single- and double-shaft configurations.

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Flexible use thanks to interchangeable blades Quickly adaptable to wear or changing product characteristics

The breakers can optionally be equipped with interchangeable blades. This is ideal in case of wear due to hard agglomerates or when a different type of product requires a specific blade design. This way, the installation remains easily adaptable to various applications and materials.

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Custom-Designed Reducer

Klinkenberg offers a wide range of agglomerate or lump breakers designed to prepare powder for various processes, including pneumatic conveying, mixing, dissolving in liquids, feeding systems, and more. These breakers can generally be installed in drop chutes or hopper filling funnels.

The twin-shaft lump breaker can be equipped with a second drive option. Depending on the desired output after the knife breaker, these breakers can also be equipped with a screen deck, available in different types and mesh sizes. Each configuration can improve processing flow and enable greater efficiency.

Applied Technologies We always choose the right technology for your process

Klinkenberg technology includes the following variations:

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Innovation in Every Screw Movement

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Variants

Knife Breaker with fishhook blades

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Knife Breakers with hammer blades

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Knife Breakers with star blades

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Knife Breakers with disc blades

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FAQ Direct answers to your questions

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A single-shaft breaker features one rotating shaft with knives, while a double-shaft breaker has two parallel rotating shafts. The choice depends on the required capacity and material type.

Yes, the breakers can be equipped with interchangeable knives for easy maintenance and adjustment to different materials.

The knife breaker is suitable for a wide range of materials, including powders, granules, and fibrous substances that tend to form agglomerates.

Klinkenberg designs breakers that can be easily integrated into existing systems, taking specific process requirements into account.

In addition to the knife breaker, Klinkenberg also offers Pin Breakers, Paddle Breakers, and Hybrid Breakers — each with unique features for specific applications.

The knife breakers can be equipped with either electric motors or hydraulic drives, depending on the desired power, speed, and application requirements.

This depends on the configuration, but standard knife breakers can handle lumps and agglomerates up to several centimeters in size. Specific dimensions can be tailored to the application.

The knives can be made from wear-resistant materials such as hardened steel or tungsten carbide. They can also be coated to extend service life.

Yes, Klinkenberg offers knife breakers that comply with ATEX guidelines for use in hazardous environments, using special materials and safety features.

The breaker can be equipped with variable speed control and an automatic reverse function to minimize blockages. In addition, specific knife configurations can help process certain materials more efficiently.