LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Air
Products (NYSE: APD), a recognized leader in cryogenic grinding,
will introduce its new PolarFit™ ultra-fine-grinding mill at PTX
Canada in Toronto from
June 21-23.
Air Products' new PolarFit ultra-fine-grinding mill provides a
cost-effective way to reduce hard-to-grind materials to smaller
particle sizes than can be achieved with conventional impact mills.
This flexible grinding system can generate consistent yields of
particles between 45 and 250 microns (60 and 325 mesh), and in some
cases as small as 10 microns. Now available globally in a range of
sizes to match individual customer needs, the mill is ideal for
cryogenic size reduction of a wide range of materials, including
pigments, plastics, powder coatings, thermoplastic elastomers,
waxes, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, spices and other food
products.
"The PolarFit ultra-fine-grinding mill offers advanced
technology to manufacturers who now may be able to grind product to
finer particle sizes, with more uniform particle distribution and
higher yields in their target range, than they could before with
conventional grinding systems," said Kimberly King, principal industry engineer for
North America Merchant Gases at Air Products. "This can open up
opportunities for new applications in a variety of markets."
Air Products' ultra-fine-grinding mill uses a combination of
size reduction mechanisms, including impact, attrition and
particle-particle collision, to achieve much smaller particle sizes
than other mills. The mill has an easily adjustable grinding gap,
which allows the production of particle sizes from ultra-fine to
coarse, eliminating the need for other types of grinding equipment.
Through its efficient use of liquid nitrogen, the Air Products mill
can produce ultra-fine particle sizes, more uniform particle
distribution and higher yields of particles in target range;
improve product quality due to minimal or no heat damage; reduce
waste and recycling; and lower production costs.
"Air Products' ultra-fine-grinding mill uses the cooling power
of liquid nitrogen to remove heat produced in the grinding process
by controlling the temperature of the product or mill," explained
King. "The mill's higher efficiency helps customers achieve a lower
nitrogen-to-product ratio than can be achieved with other mills,
further reducing their operating costs."
Air Products has over 40 years of experience in applying
cryogenics to grinding applications. The company provides ongoing
technical support from its experienced staff and a reliable gas
supply in a variety of modes to meet each customer's requirements.
With state-of-the-art trial facilities in Asia, Europe
and the United States, Air
Products can test a customer's product to help them determine the
feasibility and benefits of using the ultra-fine-grinding mill. To
speak with a knowledgeable representative, stop by Air Products
Booth #462 at PTX Canada, or for more information call 800-654-4567
(outside the U.S. 610-706-4730) and mention code 869, or visit us
online at www.airproducts.com/ultrafine.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) serves customers in industrial, energy,
technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio
of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance
materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940,
Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets
such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare
services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and
adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture,
operational excellence and commitment to safety and the
environment. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of
$9 billion, operations in over 40
countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe. For more
information, visit www.airproducts.com.
***NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements
within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
based on management's reasonable expectations and assumptions as of
the date of this release regarding important risk factors. Actual
performance and financial results may differ materially from
projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking
statements because of many factors not anticipated by management,
including risk factors described in the Company's Form 10K for its
fiscal year ended September 30,
2010.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A photo and short video of Air Products'
PolarFit ultra-fine-grinding mill is available in the company's
online News Center at
www.airproducts.com/company/news-center/2011/0620-air-products-polarfit-ultra-fine-grinding-mill.aspx.
SOURCE Air Products