What Is the Difference Between Powder Making Machine and Hammer Mill/Crusher

The powder making machine and the hammer mill/crusher are two very similar machines, both of them can be used to crush materials. So, what is their difference? How to choose the suitable machine to use?

The following details can help you choose:

1- Processing material is different.

As a secondary crushing machine, powder making machine is usually crush light materials like wood, biomass, chippers that after first time crushing. Also suitable for small size metals, fibrous materials, brittle materials, ductile materials, etc.

As a coarse crushing machine, hammer mill/crusher is usually used to crush large or middle size woody material, like small diameter tree trunks, branches, branches, crop straw, wood chips, etc. also can crush kinds of grains, like corn, soybean, etc.

2- Final product is different.

The final product of (wood) powder making machine is very detailed. The fineness can reach up to 400 mesh.

However, the size of final product from hammer mill/crusher is not very fine. It can only crush the raw materials to 3-5mm, like sawdust powder (particles).

3- Final product usage is different.

The final product of (wood) powder making machine is usually used to make buddha incense, mosquito repellent incense, etc.

The final product of hammer mill/crusher is usually used to make wood pellets, wooden boards, wooden pallets, etc.

4- Machine structure is different.

The structure for 2 machine is as follow:

The above is the general difference between the 2 machines. You can choose the suitable machine according to your own needs. If you need specific information about the machine, pls feel free email or call our company at any time.