Klinkenberg Sweeper Breaker

Agglomerate Breakers
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Sweeper Breaker

Sweeper breakers are used when it is essential that the particle size has a guaranteed minimum dimension after passing through the agglomerate breaker. Thanks to the integrated breaker screen, agglomerates can consistently be reduced to a defined minimum size. Sweeper breakers can be equipped with a single or double shaft. The final configuration of the sweeper breaker largely depends on the product and its specific properties.
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Klinkenberg Lump BreakersHygienic, powerful, and easy to clean

Various industries work with materials that are prone to clumping. To reduce agglomerates, a lump breaker is an effective solution. These agglomerates can be reduced to approximately 3 to 4 mm, depending on the composition of the material. Here you’ll find all information about Klinkenberg’s lump breakers — robustly built crushers designed to process most types of agglomerates. To ensure you make the right purchase, we offer testing capabilities to determine the optimal configuration for your process.

Fast-cleaning breaker for the food, pharma, and chemical industries

Designing and manufacturing equipment for the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries requires an exceptionally meticulous approach. Infection, disease, and contamination risks for the end user must be prevented. That’s why machines must comply with strict hygienic regulations set by various controlling authorities.

In many cases, industrial lump breakers cannot be cleaned according to applicable hygiene standards — something increasingly unacceptable for manufacturers in food, pharma, and chemical sectors. Additionally, long cleaning times and production downtime are major concerns. Klinkenberg aims to develop a fast-cleaning breaker that meets all industry requirements and regulations. The breaker is designed to help customers clean more efficiently and effectively.

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Interchangeable breaker screen

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Interchangeable breaker screen

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Low energy consumption

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Robust design

A Lump Breaker with Benefits fficient reduction of agglomerates with minimal dust formation

The advantage of a lump breaker lies mainly in the principle of actively feeding agglomerates through a specifically designed screen or compression deck, ensuring a consistent, predefined particle size. Depending on the product and type of agglomerates, a lump breaker can cost-effectively reduce agglomerates to particle sizes between 3 and 5 mm — including the already smaller particles present between the agglomerates. Thanks to the very low rotor speed, there is little to no dust formation inside the breaker.

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Flexibility and Easy Cleaning Adjustable rotors and fast maintenance for process reliability

The rotor is designed to allow various settings within the agglomerate breaker to achieve the optimal crushing gap, ensuring that granules, flakes, or powder are barely or not at all damaged. Optionally, the rotor or stator can be removed from the housing using guide rods, enabling quick and easy cleaning.

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A tailor-made size reduction solution

At Klinkenberg, we develop components custom-made for your process and deliver products with added value. Our engineers work according to the latest developments in food safety and regulatory standards. Klinkenberg designs its products with care and in line with hygiene guidelines from the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG).

The company is also ATEX, ISO, and VCA certified, ensuring that both product design and internal processes meet strict quality standards. Klinkenberg is affiliated with several industry groups, such as dmfi, HDN, and EHEDG. With years of experience in agglomerate reduction, we offer a competitive price-performance ratio and a customer-oriented approach.

Klinkenberg Veegbreker voor agglomeraten RVS316L c3727f49
Klinkenberg Veegbreker voor agglomeraten RVS316L c3727f49
Klinkenberg Veegbreker voor agglomeraten RVS316L c3727f49
Klinkenberg Veegbreker voor agglomeraten RVS316L c3727f49

Applied Technologies We always choose the right technology for your process

Klinkenberg technology includes the following variations:

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Dual-shaft Sweeper Breaker

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Welded Sweeper Breaker Interior

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Adjustable Sweeper Breaker Interior

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Quick-Clean Sweeper Breaker

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FAQ Direct answers to your questions

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A Sweeper Breaker uses rotating scrapers or impact pins to mechanically break up lumps through a combination of impact and friction forces. This ensures homogeneous material without excessive fines formation.

The rotation speed determines the degree of breaking and the final particle size. Higher speeds result in finer particles, while lower speeds preserve the integrity of larger granules.

A Sweeper Breaker is designed for softer or medium-hard lumps and powders, while a Pin Breaker is suitable for harder and denser agglomerates. Sweeper Breakers use less impact force and are ideal for applications requiring controlled particle size.

The breaker elements can be made from hardened steel, stainless steel (304/316), or special wear-resistant alloys, depending on the process conditions and abrasiveness of the material.

Wear is reduced by using high-quality materials, replaceable wear parts, and special coatings on the sweeping arms. Adjustable speeds also help minimize mechanical stress.

Yes, the Sweeper Breaker can be configured as a closed system with inert gas (such as nitrogen) to minimize oxidation or explosion risk when processing sensitive or flammable materials.

Final particle size is influenced by rotation speed, the gap between sweeping arms and breaker plate, and feed rate. Integrated screen systems allow for precise control.

Power requirements vary based on material hardness and capacity, typically ranging from 1.5 kW to 15 kW. This is tailored to the specific application and process needs.

Yes, Klinkenberg offers ATEX-certified Sweeper Breakers with explosion-proof motors, spark-free components, and pressure relief features for use in hazardous zones.

For hygienic applications (such as food and pharma), the Sweeper Breaker can be made entirely from stainless steel with smooth, weld-free surfaces. Quick-release breaker elements and CIP (Cleaning in Place) systems are available for efficient cleaning.