Modern Process Equipment

Precision particle size reduction – From almonds to zinc!

As a leading manufacturer of particle size reduction machinery and grinding equipment, Modern Process Equipment (MPE) is a family owned business committed to their customers. MPE is the world’s leading manufacturer of dry grinding equipment utilizing roller mill technology. MPE manufactures a wide range of high-power particle size reduction grinders specifically designed to maximize yield and minimize fines in the grinding process.

The MPE product line of particle size reduction machinery is designed to minimize the energy required to grind products so there is a minimal product temperature increase during the grinding process.

MPE Gran-U-Lizers are used throughout the world in thousands of particle size reduction applications. Their grinding mills are configured to meet customers’ size reduction requirements in a multitude of food, chemical and mineral applications.

Gran-U-Lizer™ Advantages:

MPE’s particle size reduction Gran-U-Lizers produce uniform grind sizes with minimal generation of “fines” for thousands of applications throughout the world. MPE has earned the reputation as the place to go to maximize yields and reduce fines for a variety of food, chemical and mineral products.
Food Grinding Applications

MPE Gran-U-Lizers are used in numerous dry food grinding mill applications and a variety of options are available including those required to meet FDA requirements. Available food grinding options include electroless nickel construction, large doors for easy cleaning, stainless steel contact parts, TEFC motors and wash down materials.

Common food applications include:

• Coffee
• Flax Seed
• Pepper
• Rice
• Salt
• Sugar
• Sweeteners
• Various Spices

Mineral Grinding Applications

From basic roll crusher to the most automated equipment design, the MPE Gran-U-Lizer is ideal for a multitude of mineral grinding applications where final product yield and a minimization of fines are essential.

Available mineral grinding options in addition to those found in the food grinding options include heavy-duty bearing and drive components. Typical applications are dry, friable materials such as:

• Bentonite clay
• Gypsum
• Limestone / Calcium Carbonate
• Rock Salt
• Silicon Metal
• Zeolite

Chemical milling and grinding applications

MPE Gran-U-Lizers are also used in numerous chemical milling, chemical grinding and pulverizing applications wherein final product yield and a minimization of fines are essential. Available options in addition to those found in the food and mineral grinding include explosion-proof controls and inert gas grinding chambers. Typical applications are dry, friable materials such as:

• Activated Carbon
• Coke (Metallurgical, Petroleum)
• Phenolic Resins
• Polyester
• Super Absorbents (SAP)

MPE Testing Center

The testing center of MPE is fully equipped to test your product to determine the best Gran-U-Lizer configuration to meet your standards and specifications. Send us your sample and we will prepare a complete report on your product as well as samples for your own review.