Mars Mineral maintains a laboratory
and pilot scale testing facility for determining the pelletability of
your material. This page describes the various types of tests available
and should be used as a guidelline in determining the testwork that you
would like performed.
| Description | Preliminary Evalution | Look-See | Development Study | Pilot Scale |
| Test Results | Indication of pelletizing success based upon testing and prior experience. | Same as previous test but including additional binders | Testing performed on Pilot Scale equipment. Scale-up data obtained. | Quantity pelletizing |
| Quantity of Sample Required | 5 to 15 Gallons. | 5 to 15 Gallons | 55 Gallons | 220 Gallons |
| Binders | Water only | Two (2) Additional binders included. Others at additional cost. | Predetermined binder | Predetermined binder |
| Equipment | DP-14 or 8D32L Pin Mixer | DP-14 or 8D32L Pin Mixer | P-30 Disc, D-30 Drum, 12D54L Pin Mixer or A-150 Ampel. | P-30 Disc, 0-30 Drum, 12D54L Pin Mixer or A-150 Ampel |
| Sample Yield | 1 Jar Each Green, Air Dried and Oven Dried Pellets | 1 Jar Green, Air Dried and Oven Dried Pellets | 20 Pounds of Green, Air Dried and Oven Dried Pellets | Pelletized Product |
| Special Conditions | None | None | Size Reduction, PreTreatment, Mixing, Coating or Post Treatment, at Extra Charge. | Drying, Special Feeding, Milling, Mixing and Screening at Extra Charge. |
| Price | $500.00 per Test |
$700.00 per Test |
$1,500.00 per Test. |
Per Day Charge of $2,000.00. One Day Minimum Charge. |
| Visitors | No Visitors | No Visitors | Visitors Welcome | Visitors Welcome |
