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Method and device for granulating molten material

CA 1325317 C · Owner: Industrie Des Poudres Spheriques · Inventors: Chaleat, Bernard; Vaxelaire, Philippe

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Abstract of the Disclosure, Molten material to be granulated is fed into a container terminating in an orifice for spray discharge of material in the form of droplets at the inlet of a cooling enclosure in which the droplets solidify in the form of granules. The container is provided on at least part of its internal wall with raised helical elements which cause the molten material to flow in helical streams. The helical elements consist of grooves formed in a cylindrical member which is tightly but removably fitted within a cylindrical portion of the container.

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  • Granted December 21, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 21, 2010.
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FiledJune 11, 1987
GrantedDecember 21, 1993
Term endedDecember 21, 2010
Patent numberCA 1325317 C
Classification (IPC)B22F9/10 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedJune 11, 1987Patent grantedDec 21, 1993Term endedDec 21, 2010

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