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Pre-BreakerRobust pre-crushing of large, coarse materials for downstream processing.
Angle DisintegratorEfficient size reduction for fibrous, soft, and semi-hard materials.
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Building the Foundations for the Modern Chemical Industry
Hosokawa Micron delivers comprehensive, end-to-end processing solutions for the chemical industry, supporting everything from R&D through to full-scale production. Our technologies cover every stage of the process, including size reduction, air classification, mixing, drying, filling, weighing, and advanced containment systems. We provide both standard and fully customised designs, ensuring every solution is tailored to individual application needs. Whether you’re optimising particle size for performance or enhancing operator safety with containment, we help chemical manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. Our goal is simple: to enable a safer, cleaner, and more efficient chemical industry through proven, world-class technology.
Reliable Solutions for Chemical Manufacturing
What sets Hosokawa Micron apart is the combination of proven processing technologies with decades of process expertise across a wide range of chemicals and speciality sectors. Our deep understanding of both equipment and applications means we can help customers optimise every stage of their process. From initial trials to full-scale production, our systems deliver flexibility, consistency, and reliability. With machinery available from laboratory scale right through to industrial production lines, we make it easier to transition from R&D to commercial output. Whatever the product or complexity, we’re here to help manufacturers scale up with confidence and efficiency.
Our Chemical Applications
Explore our comprehensive chemical processing solutions designed to enhance efficiency, precision, and quality across a wide range applications:
Additive Manufacturing
Agrochemicals
Detergent Powders
Pigments
Powder Coatings
Polymers
Synthetic Fibres
Silica
Carbon Black
Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing, particularly in metal and polymer powder applications, demands strict control over powder handling to ensure product quality, repeatability, and operator safety. Hosokawa Micron provides a range of advanced equipment specifically designed to support the safe and efficient processing of powders used in 3D printing and other additive manufacturing techniques.
At the core of our offering are Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths, which create a clean, controlled airflow environment ideal for decanting, blending, sieving, or transferring fine powders. These booths provide operator and product protection by preventing dust escape and reducing contamination risk during open powder handling tasks.
For accurate material transfer, our Filling & Weighing Systems ensure dust-tight, controlled discharge of metal and polymer powders used in additive manufacturing. With built-in weighing capabilities, these systems support consistent batch loading and recovery of unused material, essential for maintaining powder quality and minimising waste.
In cases where feedstock materials require pre-treatment or size reduction, Hosokawa Micron’s Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, and In-Line Disintegrator provide efficient de-agglomeration and homogenisation, helping to achieve the uniform particle size distribution that is critical for optimal printing performance.
With decades of powder processing expertise, we support additive manufacturing operations in achieving safe, efficient, and high-purity powder management—from production and post-processing to material reclamation.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
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Agrochemicals
Agrochemical manufacturing involves handling abrasive, dusty, and sometimes hazardous materials that require robust processing systems with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental control. Hosokawa Micron’s range of powder processing equipment is ideally suited for the production of fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, and other agrochemical formulations.
Our Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths ensure operator protection and dust control during open handling stages such as weighing, sampling, or manual transfer. These booths provide filtered, controlled airflow to maintain a clean environment, safeguarding both personnel and product from airborne contamination.
Our Filling & Weighing Systems provide reliable, dust-controlled solutions for transferring agrochemical powders across processing steps. These systems enable precise batching and dosage control—supporting product uniformity, operator safety, and efficient material use.
Material pre-treatment and size reduction are made easy with Hosokawa’s Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, Extrudomix, In-Line Disintegrator, and Pre-Breaker systems. These technologies are engineered to handle coarse, fibrous, or sticky inputs and reduce them to a uniform particle size—improving flowability, solubility, and product consistency in granules, powders, and blends.
We understand the challenges of agrochemical production, including the need for explosion protection, corrosion resistance, and dust containment. That’s why our systems are tailored to suit your process needs, supporting safe, compliant, and reliable operation in even the most demanding environments.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
Hosokawa Alpine AG
Milling | Classifying | Compaction
Hosokawa Micron B.V.
Mixing | Drying | Agglomeration
Detergent Powders
The production of detergent powders requires efficient powder handling and processing systems that deliver uniform blending, precise dosing, and dust containment. At Hosokawa Micron, we offer a full suite of equipment solutions designed to optimise the manufacture of household and industrial cleaning products—ensuring consistent quality, throughput, and operator safety.
Our Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths provide controlled airflow environments for open powder handling operations such as batching, sampling, or manual filling. These booths maintain a clean workspace and reduce airborne dust, supporting a safer and more hygienic production setting.
Hosokawa’s Filling & Weighing Systems offer hygienic, dust-tight handling of detergent base powders and additives. These systems ensure accurate dosing and seamless transfer into packaging or downstream processes, improving batch consistency and production control.
To manage the diverse range of raw ingredients in detergent manufacturing—from surfactants to builders—our Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, Extrudomix, In-Line Disintegrator, and Pre-Breaker provide versatile options for size reduction, mixing, and de-agglomeration. These machines ensure homogeneity in particle size and prevent caking or segregation during storage and packaging.
Whether you’re producing free-flowing powders, compact granules, or highly formulated blends, Hosokawa Micron’s processing technology ensures product consistency, dust control, and operational reliability. Each system is designed to meet hygiene, ATEX, and production performance requirements—tailored for both batch and continuous detergent powder manufacturing.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
Hosokawa Alpine AG
Milling | Classifying | Compaction
Hosokawa Micron B.V.
Mixing | Drying | Agglomeration
Pigments
The processing of pigments requires highly controlled handling systems to manage fine, often dusty or abrasive powders while maintaining product integrity and colour consistency. At Hosokawa Micron, we deliver robust powder processing solutions tailored to the demands of pigment production—from pre-milling to blending and packaging.
Our Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths are ideal for manual operations such as weighing, decanting, and small-batch mixing. These booths protect operators from inhalable dust and maintain a clean working area, essential when dealing with coloured or volatile compounds. They also support dust control and reduce the risk of cross-contamination between batches.
Our Filling & Weighing Systems ensure clean, contained handling of pigment powders with precision weighing for each batch. This enables consistent formulation and colour control—critical for applications in paints, coatings, and plastics.
When pigment powders need pre-treatment, particle refinement, or blending, our Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, Extrudomix, In-Line Disintegrator, and Pre-Breaker offer flexible and effective solutions. These technologies ensure controlled size reduction and uniform distribution, improving pigment dispersion in downstream formulations such as paints, plastics, inks, and coatings.
Hosokawa Micron’s equipment is engineered to handle pigments safely and consistently—minimising dust, maximising throughput, and maintaining the high product quality expected in pigment processing industries.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
Hosokawa Alpine AG
Milling | Classifying | Compaction
Hosokawa Micron B.V.
Mixing | Drying | Agglomeration
Powder Coatings
The production of powder coatings relies on precision powder processing to achieve the required particle size, flow characteristics, and consistency for efficient application and durable finish. Hosokawa Micron offers a comprehensive range of equipment specifically designed to support every stage of powder coating manufacture—from blending and pre-breaking to containment and packaging.
Our Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths create clean, controlled environments for operations such as powder loading, weighing, and small-scale blending. These booths help reduce airborne dust and protect both operators and sensitive products from contamination—crucial in maintaining colour accuracy and consistent formulation.
Hosokawa’s Filling & Weighing Systems are designed to handle powder coating materials with accuracy and containment. Ideal for transferring blended or milled product into packaging or intermediate containers, they support clean operation and reduce dust exposure risks.
The heart of powder coating processing lies in precise material preparation. Hosokawa’s Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, Extrudomix, In-Line Disintegrator, and Pre-Breaker are trusted across the industry for their ability to break down agglomerates, disperse additives, and create a uniform powder blend. These machines are capable of handling thermoset and thermoplastic powders, pigments, and fillers with ease.
Our tailored solutions help manufacturers meet strict product quality standards, while improving energy efficiency, dust control, and process consistency. Whether you’re producing decorative coatings or industrial finishes, Hosokawa Micron equipment supports safe, high-performance powder coating production at scale.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
Hosokawa Alpine AG
Milling | Classifying | Compaction
Hosokawa Micron B.V.
Mixing | Drying | Agglomeration
Polymers
Polymer processing demands versatile, high-performance equipment capable of handling a wide range of materials—from thermoplastics and resins to engineering polymers and elastomers. At Hosokawa Micron, we offer complete powder processing solutions that support polymer production, modification, and handling across both batch and continuous operations.
Our Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths provide safe, controlled environments for tasks such as powder weighing, sampling, and manual transfers. These booths help prevent contamination and manage airborne dust, which is especially important when handling fine or reactive polymer powders.
Our Filling & Weighing Systems support precise and contained transfer of polymer powders and additives. With accurate batch control and integration into compounding or blending lines, they ensure consistent material handling from start to finish.
Hosokawa Micron’s mechanical processing technologies—including the Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, Extrudomix, In-Line Disintegrator, and Pre-Breaker—are ideal for reducing polymer flake, pellet, or regrind material into fine powders or pre-blended formulations. These machines are built to handle tough, abrasive, or elastic materials while delivering a consistent particle size for downstream processing or compounding.
From developing masterbatch ingredients to recycling polymer waste, our systems are designed to maximise productivity, cleanliness, and control. Whether you’re modifying existing polymers or processing speciality blends, Hosokawa Micron equipment delivers robust, flexible, and high-throughput solutions for modern polymer production.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
Hosokawa Alpine AG
Milling | Classifying | Compaction
Hosokawa Micron B.V.
Mixing | Drying | Agglomeration
Synthetic Fibres
Processing synthetic fibres requires specialised equipment capable of handling fibrous, tough, and often low-density materials with precision and consistency. At Hosokawa Micron, we provide robust powder processing solutions that are ideal for the preparation, size reduction, and controlled handling of synthetic fibre materials used in textiles, composites, and insulation products.
Our Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths offer a clean, filtered airflow environment for open fibre handling tasks such as weighing, batching, or inspection. These booths protect operators from airborne particulates and minimise the spread of fine fibres, helping maintain a cleaner and safer working environment.
Hosokawa’s Filling & Weighing Systems provide dust-tight, efficient handling of processed fibre powders, allowing accurate dosing and transfer into storage or mixing equipment. These systems are built to maintain consistent throughput and minimal material loss.
Material pre-treatment and fibre breakdown are handled using Hosokawa’s proven technologies such as the Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, Extrudomix, In-Line Disintegrator, and Pre-Breaker. These machines are specifically designed to cut, shear, and disperse fibrous materials into uniform particle sizes, improving flow properties and enabling further processing or blending with other components.
With a deep understanding of the challenges in fibre processing, Hosokawa Micron delivers customised solutions that ensure safe handling, consistent quality, and enhanced process efficiency—supporting industries ranging from technical textiles to automotive and construction materials.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
Hosokawa Alpine AG
Milling | Classifying | Compaction
Hosokawa Micron B.V.
Mixing | Drying | Agglomeration
Silica
Silica processing presents a range of challenges due to the material’s fine particle size, abrasiveness, and tendency to generate dust. At Hosokawa Micron, we offer tailored equipment solutions that deliver safe, efficient, and consistent handling of silica across a variety of chemical and industrial applications, including fillers, coatings, and engineered materials.
Our Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths provide a controlled environment with HEPA-filtered airflow to minimise dust escape and maintain operator protection during manual handling tasks such as weighing, sampling, or repacking. These booths support clean operations and reduce exposure risks associated with respirable crystalline silica.
Our Filling & Weighing Systems ensure safe, dust-controlled handling of silica powders. These systems support hygienic transfer with precision weighing, helping maintain clean environments and consistent process performance.
Silica’s abrasive and cohesive nature demands rugged, reliable processing machinery. Hosokawa Micron’s Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, Extrudomix, In-Line Disintegrator, and Pre-Breaker are designed to reduce agglomerates, de-lump feed materials, and achieve uniform particle size distributions. These technologies help improve flowability and optimise silica for downstream use in coatings, construction products, and performance materials.
Whether you’re processing precipitated or fumed silica, Hosokawa’s solutions are built for durability, precision, and compliance with dust hazard standards—supporting high-throughput production while safeguarding your product, process, and people.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
Hosokawa Alpine AG
Milling | Classifying | Compaction
Hosokawa Micron B.V.
Mixing | Drying | Agglomeration
Carbon Black
Carbon black is a fine, powdery material used extensively in rubber, plastics, coatings, and energy storage applications—but its ultra-fine particle size and low bulk density pose significant challenges for handling and containment. At Hosokawa Micron, we offer specialised equipment designed to manage carbon black safely, efficiently, and with minimal environmental impact.
Our Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths provide essential operator protection during manual handling operations such as sampling, weighing, and small-batch processing. These booths feature HEPA-filtered unidirectional airflow to prevent airborne particulate spread, reduce contamination risk, and support workplace safety and cleanliness.
Designed for ultra-fine powders, our Filling & Weighing Systems manage the secure transfer of carbon black with full batch traceability. They help reduce exposure, maintain material quality, and improve downstream blending accuracy.
Processing carbon black often requires robust, purpose-built equipment to manage its cohesive and abrasive characteristics. Hosokawa Micron’s Rubber Chopper, Angle Disintegrator, Extrudomix, In-Line Disintegrator, and Pre-Breaker are ideally suited to de-agglomerate and homogenise carbon black particles for consistent dispersion into rubber, plastic, or compound formulations.
From improving flowability to reducing handling hazards, our solutions are trusted across the industry to deliver precision and reliability. With decades of experience in fine powder processing, Hosokawa Micron helps customers maintain high-quality production standards while managing the complex behaviour of carbon black.
Vertical Laminar Flow Booth
Creates a clean, downward airflow that protects sensitive materials and operators by minimising contamination, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for critical processing tasks and applications.
Horizontal Laminar Flow Booth
Delivers a controlled, clean horizontal airflow environment that protects operators and products by effectively containing airborne and contaminants during various processing and manufacturing tasks.
FIBC / IBC Filling & Discharge Systems
Provides efficient, contained filling and discharge of FIBC and IBC containers, ensuring safe handling, minimising dust release and optimising productivity in bulk material processing operations.
Filling & Weighing System
Enables accurate filling and weighing within a contained environment, ensuring operator safety, preventing contamination and maintaining product consistency during critical material handling operations.
Packing Head System
Efficient, dust-tight packing head systems for accurate, contained filling of containers, improving operator safety, process cleanliness, and productivity across pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
Rubber Chopper
Engineered for tough applications, the Rubber Chopper delivers powerful, high-torque performance, quickly breaking down elastic materials to streamline processing and maximise production efficiency.
Angle Disintegrator
Ideal for flexible installation, delivers high-speed, precise size reduction of challenging materials. The Angle Disintegrator is perfect for improving product consistency and flow in demanding processing environments.
Extrudomix
Combines mixing and size reduction in one robust unit, efficiently processing powders and granules to improve product consistency and streamline manufacturing workflows.
In-Line Disintegrator
For pipeline installation, this delivers continuous, high-throughput size reduction within your production line, enhancing processing efficiency and ensuring uniform particle size for seamless downstream operations.
Pre-Breaker
Designed for demanding size reduction tasks, the Pre-Breaker efficiently handles large, coarse materials, preparing them for further processing with minimal energy use and maximum reliability.
Explore the Combined Strength of the Hosokawa Micron Group
Backed by a global network of specialists, our solutions cover every aspect of chemical powder processing
Hosokawa Alpine AG
Milling | Classifying | Compaction
Hosokawa Micron B.V.
Mixing | Drying | Agglomeration
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