The granulated cork is heat treated by direct contact with the stainless steel tube heated by Joule effect. It gradually moves up while mixing thanks to vibrations. A small amount of steam is injected into the tube during the purification process.
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Main technical characteristics of a typical unit (250-400 kg/h):
For granulated cork from 0,5 to 8 mm
Construction: 304L stainless steel
Developed length of the tube: up to 100 m
Height of the Reve: 5,5 m
Equipment dimensions (footprint): 7 m x 5 m
Energy consumption (heating of the tube): ~ 150 W/kg of granulated cork (~ 45 kWh)