Recently, EP Machinery welcomed a delegation from Russia for in-depth and highly productive technical exchanges on advanced coke briquetting and drying solutions.

Background of the Technical Exchange

Last week, EP Machinery, located in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, a leading innovative supplier of agglomeration and industrial drying systems, had the honor of hosting a delegation of senior technical experts from a large Russian metallurgical and mining company. The main objective of the visit was to conduct comprehensive discussions on optimizing coke fines briquetting and drying processes in order to further improve production efficiency and overall profitability.
The meetings were held at EP Machinery’s headquarters and technical center, including detailed technical presentations, solution explanations, and equipment demonstrations. The Russian visitors represent industry-leading enterprises seeking advanced solutions to effectively utilize by-products from coking operations—coke fines and coke dust—by converting them into high-value briquettes suitable for blast furnace ironmaking.

Key Topics Discussed

Briquetting Machine Technology

EP Machinery engineers highlighted the latest advancements in heavy-duty briquetting machines, focusing on:

• Robust and durable structural design
• High-pressure forming capability
• Stable production of high-density, high-strength, and wear-resistant coke briquettes
• Minimal wear and reduced maintenance downtime

Binder System Optimization

A significant portion of the discussion focused on binder chemistry and formulation. The EP team shared its expertise in selecting and proportioning the most effective binders to ensure that the briquettes achieve:

• Excellent cold and hot strength
• High stability during transportation
• Reliable performance under extreme blast furnace operating conditions

Integrated Drying Technology

The Russian delegation showed strong interest in EP Machinery’s energy-efficient drying systems. Live demonstrations illustrated how:

• Rotary dryers
• Conveyor dryers

are specifically designed to reduce briquette moisture content to optimal levels, thereby:

• Significantly improving combustion efficiency
• Enhancing overall product quality
• Minimizing energy consumption

Turnkey System Integration

EP Machinery presented a complete turnkey production line concept, covering:

• Raw material conveying and dosing
• Mixing systems
• Briquetting and compaction
• Drying processes
• Finished product handling and packaging

This integrated solution ensures highly automated, continuous, and stable operation throughout the entire production process.

Client and Company Perspectives

“We are extremely impressed by EP Machinery’s technical depth and practical solutions,”

— Ivan Petrov, Chief Engineer of the Russian delegation

“They have a very thorough understanding of the challenges faced by our industry, especially when handling abrasive materials such as coke fines. Their briquetting and drying technologies have great potential to increase our output and significantly reduce waste.”

Hank, English-speaking technical specialist at EP Machinery, added:

“EP Machinery is committed to building strong and long-term partnerships with global industry leaders. This productive exchange with our Russian partners highlights our shared commitment to technological innovation and sustainable development in the metallurgical sector. We are confident that our solutions will substantially enhance their operational efficiency and support their environmental and resource-recycling objectives.”

Outlook for Future Cooperation

The technical meeting concluded successfully in a constructive and professional atmosphere. Following the discussions, both parties plan to arrange on-site visits to the client’s operating plants to further verify the performance of the proposed technologies in real production environments, laying a solid foundation for deeper future cooperation.

About EP Machinery

EP Machinery is a globally recognized designer, manufacturer, and installer of briquetting machines, compactors, and industrial drying systems. With decades of industry experience, we provide cost-effective and sustainable material agglomeration and densification solutions for industries including mining, metallurgy, chemicals, and energy.

Our mission is:

To help customers convert waste materials into valuable resources, improve profitability, and promote the development of a circular economy.

Contact Information

• WhatsApp:
• +86 136 3371 3237 (Chris)
• +86 136 7336 1755 (Hank)
• Email: sale@ep-machine.com
• Website: www.ep-machine.com