Rare Earth Processing Equipment
Produce homogenous, high-purity rare earth powder blends for advanced magnets, batteries and other e-mobility applications. From neodymium to samarium, Hosokawa Micron process technologies ensure safety, precision and consistency—especially for pyrophoric materials requiring inert conditions and contamination-free handling.
Our mixing systems are designed to handle cohesive, sensitive or abrasive rare earth powders with maximum control. Whether you're blending oxides, additives, binders or coatings, we offer scalable solutions that guarantee uniform dispersion, process flexibility and repeatable results for both R&D and full-scale production.
High-Shear Cyclomix Mixer
The Cyclomix high-shear mixer offers fast, uniform mixing of cohesive rare earth powders such as neodymium, using combined shear and impact forces. Operating under inert gas (nitrogen or argon), it prevents oxidation during processing. Batch volumes from 1 to 1,000 litres support easy scale-up, while passivating powder coatings can be applied in the same step—ensuring high-purity, repeatable results.
Low-Shear Nauta® Mixer
For gentle blending of rare earth materials with lower cohesion or greater sensitivity, the Nauta® conical screw mixer is a proven choice. It delivers low-shear, homogenous mixing of rare earth compounds with additives or binders—without degrading particles. With low energy consumption, full discharge, and excellent cleanability, the Nauta mixer is perfect for precision blending in high-purity environments.
AFG-R Jet Mill
Hosokawa Alpine’s AFG-R fluidised bed opposed jet mill micronises rare earths like NdFeB to a d50 of <3–5 µm—critical for strong sintered magnets and high coercivity. The system runs under inert gas with recirculating nitrogen to protect product integrity and reduce energy use. Available for R&D and production (up to 250 kg/h), it features oil-free compression and enclosed separation to avoid contamination.
Filling & Weighing Systems
Hosokawa Micron’s filling and weighing systems provide accurate, contamination-free handling of rare earth powders in drums, IBCs or bags. Designed for hazardous and ATEX zones, they offer automated control, interchangeable packing heads and high containment. Units can be integrated into gloveboxes, isolators or laminar flow booths—ensuring operator safety and product protection in critical electromobility applications.
Test Before You Invest
Run trials with your own materials on production-scale equipment at our 2,000 m² Test & Process Development Centre in the Netherlands. Our experienced process specialists work with you to determine the optimal process, equipment or plant setup. We offer lab and production-scale trials, each supported by a detailed technical report covering setup, process parameters and performance insights—helping you choose the best solution with confidence.
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