Compost granulation is a critical step in producing effective and efficient granular organic fertilizers. After composting, where organic matter is broken down into a nutrient-rich medium, the compost granulation process helps in converting this medium into manageable and uniform granules. One key component that often comes into play in this phase is the binder. While not always necessary, binders offer a range of benefits that can significantly enhance the quality of the final compost pellet your make. So, it is advisable to add a binder in compost fertilizer granulation.

3 benefits of add a binder in compost fertilizer granulation

As name suggests, the binder in compost fertilizer granulation is used to enhance the cohesive between compost powder material. So that the material can conbine with each other and form into required granulated compost fertilizer faster.

One of the primary reasons for using binders is to improve the hardness of produced compost pellets. With a binder in the process of granular compost fertilizer making, you can prepare organic fertilizer pellets with granules with high hardness. Therefore, there is a less breakage during handling, transportation, and application.

Binders can also influence the nutrient release profile of the compost granules you prepare. For instance, some binders can create a slower release of nutrients, which can be beneficial for crops that require a steady supply of nutrients over time. This controlled release can lead to more efficient nutrient use, reducing the need for frequent fertilizer applications.

Quickly Compost Pellet Making
Improve Granule Strength
Longer Effect Fertilizer Making

Which binder is suitable for your compost fertilizer granulation plant?

In general, the all binder in compost fertilizer granulation can be divided into types: organic, inorganic and synthetic. You can choose the best one according to your needs.

Organic binder for economical compost pelleting

If you want to pelletize compost economically and economically, we recommend you add a organic binder. It not only has a low price, but also is biodegradable. The commonly used organic binders for composted organic fertilizer granulation contains molasses, lignosulfonates, humus, starch, etc.

Inorganic binder for faster granulated compost production

But, if you needs a plan for faster compost pellet making, you can choose inorganic binders. Generally, they have more excellent binding properties. For this, you can use bentonite, kaolin clay, etc.

Synthetic binder is not recommend

In addition, there is also synthetic binder. However, it is not advisable to use it in your compost pelleting plan. For one thing, the fertilizer granulation binder is expensive. For another, it will cause serious pollution to environment.

How to add binder in compost fertilizer granulation process?

From our engineers, there are two ways if compost granulation binder adding.

By spray device on compost pellet making machine

When you buy a disc pelletizer or drum granulator for your compost granule making plant. This method is the best choice. Because it can save your money for other fertilizer equipment purchasing. Here, YUSHUNXIN can offer you disk granulator and rotary drum granulator with spray device.

Spraying device on pan granulator for compost fertilizer granulation
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Adding binder during compost mixing

Then, you also can choose mix binder with compost material before feeding in compost granulating machine. In order to mix binder with compost evenly, there are professional compost mixing equipment for you.

The incorporation of binders in the fertilizer granulation process after composting. Because this can significantly enhance the quality and efficacy of the final compost granule fertilizer product. Careful selection and evaluation of binders are essential to maximize their benefits in compost fertilizer granulation. Welcome to contact us immediately for the best solution for your granulated compost production project.

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