DESCRIPTION
GIMBOND® is natural high swelling sodium based bentonite of exceptional purity. It is mined and processed in North West part of India. GIMBOND® is sodium activated bentonite designed to meet the requirements of pelletization industries. GIMBOND® is used as green and dry ore binder for all kind of pellets. GIMBOND® offers superior performance as per ASTM Specifications. GIMBOND® contains more than 70% active montmorillonite clay content. GIMBOND® because of its purity and thermal durability perform at its best. GIMBOND® Bentonite does not contain any fermentable product and is environmentally acceptable.
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IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS
- Large surface area
- High swelling and Bonding properties
- Fast swelling with excellent thermal stability
- High shear and compressive strength
- High Water Absorption
- Excellent gel strength properties.
- Good dry strength
KEY BENEFITS
- GIMBOND® provides shape and strength to pellets.
- Quick development of Bonding properties.
- Quick Formation of Pallets.
- Best Green Strength Properties.
- Minimum addition in silica content
- Good Dry Strength Properties.
- Minimum Rejections in process.
- Products specification as per customer specific requirement can be designed to achieve best performance against each end use.
Typical Properties of Various Grades of GIMBOND® AS PER ASTM SPECIFICATIONS
| Properties | Unit | GIMBOND® – IOP Lumps | GIMBOND® – IOP Powder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Swelling Value | cc | 28 minimum | 28 minimum |
| Methylene Blue Absorption | Mg/gm | 350 minimum | 350 minimum |
| Plate Water Absorption ASTM | % | 600 minimum | 600 minimum |
| Powder Fineness Through 75 Micron | % | 70 minimum | 70 minimum |
| 18” Green Drop Number | 8 minimum | 8 minimum | |
| Moisture Content | % | 15 max | 13 max |
| PH | 9 minimum | 9 minimum | |
| Blain Index Number | Mt2/gm | – | 2500 minimum |
| Lumps Size ( 0 to 40 mm) | % | 90 minimum | – |
Delivery and Storage
- Valve type bags / PP or HDPE bags / Paper or customized palletizing facility available as per customer requirement like wrapped in Corrugated boxes, jumbo bags, & wooden boxes with SPECIAL packing material support so that bags will not be damage during the transit
- Big-bags Store in dry / aerated space : with laminated or with liners with customized palletizing
Recommended Applications
- Iron Ore Pelletizing
- Suitable for Other Metal Ore Palletisation.
Recommendations
- Mix with good quality water
- Use high shear mixers.
- Insure proper mixing with ore.
REMARKS:
The listed technical values and product specifications are indicative and relied on tests performed under laboratory conditions, using distilled water. The information above should not be construed as a promise or guarantee of the product’s properties, which is derived from natural materials whose initial properties can vary depending on several factors. Mixing water quality and purity also significantly affects the slurry’s properties and performance. The information above does not release customers from any obligation to perform their own tests and it is recommended that any decisions regarding the use of our products is based on the results of such tests.
