Blade lump breaker

220V single phase440V three- phasestainless steel

What is a clod crusher in pneumatic conveying systems?
A clod crusher is a mechanical device installed in pneumatic conveying circuits to disintegrate clumps or lumps of bulk solid material. It restores free-flowing particle size to prevent blockages, ensure continuous transport and protect downstream equipment while preserving the material’s quality.

Key features

• Construction in stainless steel or carbon steel.
• Optional control from the central control panel.
• Design throughput from 1 to 20 t/h (customizable).
• Includes gearmotor (220–440 VAC, 3Ph, 50–60 Hz) with IP54 protection.
• Gearmotor directly coupled to the crusher shaft.
• Single or multiple breaking-blade shafts with inter-shaft power transmission.
• Blade tip speed approximately 1 m/s.
• Inlet and outlet via flanges with diameters from 300 to 500 mm.
• Overall crusher height around 350 mm.
• Admission of clods up to 200 mm maximum.
• Output particle size after breaking from approximately 10 mm (smaller particles pass through unchanged).

Types of clod crushers

• Roller clod crushers: rotating rollers compress and fracture hard, compact clumps.
• Hammer clod crushers: rotating hammers apply impact forces for cohesive materials.
• Blade clod crushers: cutters or blades shear softer or less compact agglomerates.
• Vibration clod crushers: vibration-assisted systems that dislodge clumps without degrading fragile materials.
• Impact clod crushers: high-impact devices for very dense or hard agglomerates.

Industries using clod crushers

• Food industry: sugars, flours and powdered ingredients prone to caking.
• Chemical industry: powders that agglomerate during processing.
• Pharmaceutical industry: active ingredients and excipients in powder form requiring consistent particle size.
• Plastics industry: resins and plastic powders subject to lumping.
• Construction industry: cement, sand and mineral blends forming clumps in storage or handling.
• Mining industry: powdered minerals that compact into lumps.
• Recycling industry: agglomerated recyclables that need size reduction before processing.

Technical specifications

• Materials: stainless steel or carbon steel construction.
• Throughput: 1–20 t/h (customizable).
• Gearmotor: 220–440 VAC, 3Ph, 50–60 Hz, IP54; direct coupling to shaft.
• Shafts: single or multiple breaking-blade shafts with inter-shaft transmission.
• Blade tip speed: approx. 1 m/s.
• Flanges (inlet/outlet): Ø 300–500 mm.
• Typical height: ~350 mm.
• Maximum admitted clod size: up to 200 mm.
• Broken particle size: from ~10 mm (smaller particles pass unchanged).