Minerals & Metals

Ceramic processing requires precision powder handling and consistent particle size to ensure strength, density, and performance in finished products. Hosokawa Micron offers powder processing solutions tailored for the preparation of technical ceramics, advanced materials, and traditional ceramic products—supporting high-quality production with efficient and repeatable systems.

Our Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths create a clean, dust-controlled environment for manual handling, weighing, or batching of ceramic powders. These booths reduce airborne particulate exposure and support operator safety, especially when dealing with fine or abrasive mineral-based materials.

For large-scale transfer and bulk material movement, our FIBC/IBC Filling & Discharge Systems offer secure, dust-tight handling of ceramic raw materials, intermediates, or recycled feedstock. Integrated weighing and automated dosing help maintain accurate batch formulation and reduce handling errors.

The In-Line Disintegrator plays a vital role in breaking down agglomerates and conditioning ceramic powders to a uniform consistency. It supports improved flow properties and homogeneity, which are critical to achieving the desired sintering characteristics and mechanical strength in final products.

Hosokawa Micron’s systems are built to handle the abrasiveness and density of ceramic materials while ensuring minimal contamination and efficient cleaning. From engineered ceramics to tile or refractories, our technologies help manufacturers optimise product quality, reduce waste, and streamline production.

Processing metal powders requires precision handling, robust containment, and efficient particle conditioning to ensure safety, consistency, and high-quality end-use performance. Hosokawa Micron provides advanced powder processing technologies designed for the production, handling, and preparation of metal powders used in additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and thermal spraying.

Our Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths offer a controlled environment with HEPA-filtered airflow—ideal for weighing, sieving, or transferring reactive or fine metal powders such as aluminium, copper, titanium, and stainless steel. These booths help protect operators and maintain material purity by reducing airborne dust and contamination risks.

For high-throughput operations, our FIBC/IBC Filling & Discharge Systems enable clean, dust-tight transfer of bulk metal powders. Integrated weighing and dosing systems ensure accurate batch control, which is essential for maintaining formulation integrity and traceability in regulated sectors.

Hosokawa’s In-Line Disintegrator is used to break down agglomerates, improve flow properties, and achieve consistent particle size distributions—critical for applications requiring high packing density or uniform layering, such as additive manufacturing and sintering.

All Hosokawa Micron systems are built to handle the abrasiveness and reactivity of metal powders, with features to support ATEX compliance, easy cleaning, and reduced downtime. Whether for aerospace components, electrical applications, or automotive parts, our solutions enable safe, efficient, and precise processing of high-performance metal powders.

Calcium carbonate is a widely used mineral across industries such as plastics, paints, paper, and pharmaceuticals—valued for its whiteness, purity, and functional properties. Hosokawa Micron provides precision powder processing solutions that support the safe, efficient, and consistent handling of calcium carbonate in both natural and precipitated forms.

Our Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths ensure a clean, low-dust environment for tasks such as sampling, weighing, and repacking of calcium carbonate powders. These booths help reduce airborne dust, protect operator health, and support hygiene in regulated or sensitive processing areas.
For large-scale transfer and intermediate storage, our FIBC/IBC Filling & Discharge Systems provide dust-tight handling with integrated weighing and dosing. These systems are engineered to handle bulk powder flow efficiently and minimise product loss during material transfer.

Hosokawa Micron’s In-Line Disintegrator plays a key role in reducing agglomerates and conditioning calcium carbonate particles. This step ensures consistent particle size distribution and improved flowability—crucial for downstream processing, including blending, extrusion, or direct application in formulated products.

Built for durability and contamination control, our systems meet the demands of high-volume mineral processing while supporting cleanroom or ATEX-compliant environments when required. From micronising to safe bulk handling, Hosokawa Micron equipment delivers precision and reliability for modern calcium carbonate production.

Cement and gypsum are foundational materials in the construction and building materials industry, requiring high-throughput, dust-controlled, and efficient powder handling. Hosokawa Micron offers robust powder processing systems designed to meet the demands of cement and gypsum production—from raw material preparation to final packaging.

Our Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths provide a clean, ventilated workspace ideal for weighing, sampling, or handling powdered materials. These booths minimise airborne dust and support safer working conditions, especially during open handling of abrasive or caustic materials.

For bulk powder movement, our FIBC/IBC Filling & Discharge Systems offer secure, dust-tight transfer of cement, gypsum, or their additives. With integrated weighing and flow control, these systems ensure consistent batching and reduce spillage—essential in large-scale operations.

The In-Line Disintegrator is ideal for breaking down lumps and de-agglomerating dry gypsum and cement powders, helping to create a uniform product that flows efficiently and blends evenly. This is especially valuable in applications where precise ingredient ratios and smooth flow characteristics are required, such as pre-blended cementitious mixes and gypsum-based compounds.

With systems built for heavy-duty use and process reliability, Hosokawa Micron supports manufacturers in achieving greater efficiency, reduced dust emissions, and improved material consistency across cement and gypsum production lines.

Rare earth materials—essential in high-tech industries such as electronics, renewable energy, and defence—require extremely precise, clean, and safe powder processing methods. Hosokawa Micron provides advanced equipment designed to meet the exacting standards of rare earth processing, where contamination control and material recovery are critical.

Our Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths offer a clean, filtered airflow environment for the safe handling, weighing, or repackaging of sensitive rare earth powders such as neodymium, cerium, or yttrium compounds. These booths reduce the risk of airborne contamination, protect operators from fine particulate exposure, and support traceability in regulated environments.

For bulk powder movement, our FIBC/IBC Filling & Discharge Systems provide dust-tight, secure transfer of rare earth materials. Integrated with weighing and batching systems, these solutions allow for precise handling and improved material control—crucial in managing high-value and potentially hazardous substances.
Hosokawa’s In-Line Disintegrator is used to break down agglomerates and condition rare earth powders for improved flowability, blending, or compacting. This ensures consistent particle distribution, which is essential for applications in magnets, catalysts, and battery technologies.

With extensive experience in high-performance powder systems, Hosokawa Micron delivers processing solutions that meet the safety, precision, and environmental standards required for rare earth material production and refinement.

Graphite is a critical component in lithium-ion battery anodes, and its performance depends heavily on particle shape, purity, and consistency. Hosokawa Micron provides advanced powder processing technology to support the efficient rounding, classification, and handling of natural and synthetic graphite for high-performance energy storage applications.

Our Horizontal Laminar Flow Booths provide a clean, controlled environment for manual tasks such as sampling, sieving, or quality control of graphite powders. These booths help minimise fine dust dispersion, protect operators, and maintain the integrity of sensitive battery-grade materials.

For high-volume transfer and intermediate packaging, our FIBC/IBC Filling & Discharge Systems offer secure, dust-tight handling of fine graphite powders. Integrated weighing and batching control ensure precise feed into classification or shaping processes, while maintaining cleanliness and ATEX compliance.

The In-Line Disintegrator is used for conditioning and de-agglomerating graphite powders before or after the rounding process. This step helps improve flow characteristics and particle uniformity—key factors in achieving consistent coating on battery anode foils and optimising electrochemical performance.

Hosokawa Micron’s graphite processing solutions are engineered for reliability, safety, and quality, supporting the stringent production standards of the battery industry. Whether you’re working with natural flake graphite or synthetic precursors, our systems help ensure smooth, spherical particles with high tap density and low contamination—ideal for next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies.