Customers should consider utilizing binders in their material handling process when their material does not naturally compact on its own. A binder can help particles stick together and flow consistently through their process. When cold briquetting a material, adding a binder will help the material compact more effectively when being pressed through the rolls. A material that cannot compact naturally with no binder will typically not form strong briquettes, and most likely remain a powder.
A binder is used in briquetting and compaction to aid in material adhering to itself. Binders act like “glue” for materials that traditionally would not compact on its own. These additives can be different chemical compounds, polymers, starches, and even water. There is a wide variety of binder options that can be tested and used with your product.