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Setting Up a Kaolin Powder Processing Plant: A Practical Guide
2025-09-02 05:31:12
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Our mills can process the following minerals:
limestone, quicklime, kaolin, talc, barite, bentonite, calcium carbonate, dolomite, coal, gypsum, clay, carbon black, slag, cement raw materials, cement clinker, etc.
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Kaolin is widely used in ceramics, paper, plastics, and coatings. Building an efficient processing plant requires careful planning, from raw material handling to final product packaging.
1. Know the Material
Kaolin typically has 10–15% moisture and a Mohs hardness of 1–2. Processing targets fineness between 325–2500 mesh, depending on application. Brightness, particle size, and impurities determine downstream value.
2. Core Processing Steps
Crushing: Jaw crusher reduce raw ore to <50 mm.
Grinding: Raymond or vertical roller mill achieve fine powders.
Classification: Air classifiers ensure uniform particle size.
Additional steps may include magnetic separation for iron removal and calcination for brightness improvement.
3. Equipment Selection
Key factors include desired output (1–100 t/h), energy efficiency (vertical mill cut power use by up to 50%), automation level (PLC systems for easy control), and dust collection (bag filters for clean operations).
4. Layout & Design
Efficient workflow reduces handling costs. Plants should be designed with logical material flow, proper space for maintenance, integrated dust suppression, and room for future expansion.
5. Operating Best Practices
Regular maintenance, quality monitoring, and staff training are essential. Energy audits and process optimization further improve efficiency.
Complete Solutions
Liming Heavy Industry offers turnkey support—from feasibility studies and equipment supply to commissioning and training. With tailored plant designs and reliable machinery, we help investors achieve stable production and consistent product quality in kaolin processing.
