{"id":19218,"date":"2026-04-21T07:39:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/?p=19218"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:46:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:46:22","slug":"rhf-binder-solution-replace-molasses-for-better-zinc-removal-pellet-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/rhf-binder-solution-replace-molasses-for-better-zinc-removal-pellet-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"Jianjie RHF Binder Solution: Replace Molasses and Solve Pulverization, Low Dezincification &amp; Flue Blockage"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-e091588 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"e091588\"><style>.stk-e091588 {background-color:#f8fafc !important;}.stk-e091588:before{background-color:#f8fafc !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\"><strong>\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#1-industry-pain-points-are-you-facing-these-3-common-rhf-challenges\">1. Industry Pain Points: Are You Facing These 3 Common RHF Challenges?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-what-rhf-operators-really-need\">2. What RHF Operators Really Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-why-molasses-binders-fail-in-rhf-applications\">3. Why Molasses Binders Fail in RHF Applications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-jianjie-composite-rhf-binder-a-proven-alternative\">4. Jianjie Composite RHF Binder: A Proven Alternative<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-upgrade-your-rhf-performance-with-jianjie\">5. Upgrade Your RHF Performance with Jianjie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Based on extensive on-site investigations and 16 years of industry experience, Jianjie has developed a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/binders-for-briquettes-of-rhf-dezincification-steel-plant-dust\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17503\">high-performance composite binder for Rotary Hearth Furnace (RHF) applications<\/a><\/strong>, designed to overcome the limitations of traditional molasses binders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">From laboratory testing to real production lines, our solutions address critical challenges such as <strong>briquette pulverization, low zinc removal efficiency, and flue blockage<\/strong>, helping steel plants and metallurgical companies achieve stable, cost-effective operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-industry-pain-points-are-you-facing-these-3-common-rhf-challenges\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>1. Industry Pain Points: Are You Facing These 3 Common RHF Challenges?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Through field research across global RHF projects, we found that most steel plants and metallurgical companies encounter the same bottlenecks in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/solutions\/steel-waste-briquetting-solutions\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16724\">steel dust briquetting<\/a> \u0648 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/does-your-steel-dust-contain-zinc-heres-how-to-handle-it\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15851\">RHF processing<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-incorrect-binder-selection-leads-to-poor-briquette-pellet-quality-and-low-efficiency\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>1.1 Incorrect Binder Selection Leads to Poor <\/strong><strong>Briquette\/<\/strong><strong>Pellet Quality and Low Efficiency<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Many RHF operators still rely on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/what-is-molasses-binder-and-why-is-it-a-bad-choice-for-briquettes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15870\">molasses as a binder<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0due to its low initial cost. However, hidden problems significantly impact production:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">High dosage (up to <strong>11\u201313%<\/strong>) is required to achieve basic briquette strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/the-impact-of-pellet-pulverization-rate-on-zinc-removal-efficiency-in-rhf\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17740\">Pulverization rate<\/a> reaches <strong>34% during green briquette\u00a0stage<\/strong>, with additional breakdown after drying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Inside the RHF, DRI pulverization can rise to <strong>70\u201380%<\/strong>, severely affecting process stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Molasses carbonizes at around <strong>300\u00b0C and fully decomposes at 600\u00b0C<\/strong>, releasing gases that destroy briquette structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">High return fines increase binder consumption to nearly <strong>20% per ton<\/strong>, dramatically raising costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Severe <strong>flue blockage<\/strong>\u00a0forces shutdowns (e.g., you might experience\u00a0weeks of production + weeks of maintenance), disrupting continuity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Result:<\/strong> what seems like a low-cost solution actually leads to <strong>high operational losses and inefficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-misunderstanding-process-balance-strength-vs-porosity\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>1.2 Misunderstanding Process Balance: Strength vs. Porosity<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">A common misconception is that <strong>higher <\/strong><strong>\u0641\u062d\u0645 \u062d\u062c\u0631\u064a<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;strength always leads to better performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">In reality, excessive strength reduces <strong>porosity<\/strong>\u00a0(refers to the percentage of void spaces within a briquette, which determines how easily gases can penetrate the briquette and directly affects reduction efficiency and reaction performance), which negatively impacts reduction efficiency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Insufficient porosity limits gas-solid reaction, resulting in <strong>low dezincification rates<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Residual zinc remains in DRI, requiring reprocessing or disposal, which causes huge waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">High carbon content in DRI indicates incomplete reaction\u00a0that carbon is not fully participating in the reduction reaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Lack of control over porosity and carbonization leads to repeated trial-and-error adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>The key is not maximum strength<\/strong>\u2014but <strong>optimized strength with controlled porosity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-3-lack-of-technical-support-from-suppliers\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>1.3 Lack of Technical Support from Suppliers<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Many binder suppliers only provide products without technical service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">No on-site guidance for <strong>pulverization, flue blockage, or process optimization<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Equipment constraints (e.g., compact workshops) lead to feeding issues like clogging and sticking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">No benchmarking or reference cases to guide improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>As a result<\/strong>, plants face <strong>high trial-and-error costs and unstable production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-what-rhf-operators-really-need\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>2. What RHF Operators Really Need<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Different stakeholders in RHF projects share clear priorities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Technical Managers<\/strong><br>Need to match a\u00a0<strong>\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u062b\u0642<\/strong>\u00a0that reduces pulverization, improves zinc removal, and lowers dosage\u2014plus expert support for process optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Plant Owners<\/strong><br>Focus on stable quality, long-term supply, and solutions that improve ROI in <strong>\u0625\u0639\u0627\u062f\u0629 \u062a\u062f\u0648\u064a\u0631 \u0646\u0641\u0627\u064a\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0644\u0628<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Operations Managers<\/strong><br>Aim to reduce downtime, improve RHF continuity, and maximize recovery of valuable metals like zinc and iron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>The market<\/strong> no longer needs just a binder\u2014it needs a <strong>complete RHF solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-why-molasses-binders-fail-in-rhf-applications\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>3. Why Molasses Binders Fail in RHF Applications<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/molasses-sticky-to-the-roller-e1773129656822-1024x954.png\" alt=\"molasses-sticky-to-the-roller\" class=\"wp-image-16625\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/molasses-sticky-to-the-roller-e1773129656822-1024x954.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/molasses-sticky-to-the-roller-e1773129656822-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/molasses-sticky-to-the-roller-e1773129656822-768x715.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/molasses-sticky-to-the-roller-e1773129656822-1536x1430.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/molasses-sticky-to-the-roller-e1773129656822-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/molasses-sticky-to-the-roller-e1773129656822.png 2034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u062f\u0628\u0633 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0643\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0632\u062c \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0637\u0648\u0627\u0646\u0629.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Molasses is a by-product of sugar production, mainly composed of carbohydrates such as sucrose and reducing sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Its bonding mechanism relies entirely on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Physical coating of particles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Adhesion formed after water evaporation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">However, this creates several limitations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">No chemical bonding with inorganic materials like steel dust or mineral powders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Weak and unstable bonding structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Requires high dosage (11\u201313%) to achieve minimal strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Structure collapses under heat or mechanical stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">In high-temperature RHF conditions, this results in <strong>severe briquette degradation and high fines generation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-jianjie-composite-rhf-binder-a-proven-alternative\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>4. Jianjie Composite RHF Binder: A Proven Alternative<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u8f6c\u5e95\u7089\u8131\u950c\u7c98\u5408\u52421-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"jianjie rhf binder\" class=\"wp-image-19221\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u8f6c\u5e95\u7089\u8131\u950c\u7c98\u5408\u52421-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u8f6c\u5e95\u7089\u8131\u950c\u7c98\u5408\u52421-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u8f6c\u5e95\u7089\u8131\u950c\u7c98\u5408\u52421-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u8f6c\u5e95\u7089\u8131\u950c\u7c98\u5408\u52421-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jianjie Binder for RHF Dezincification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Jianjie\u2019s RHF binder is a <strong>composite organic-based binder<\/strong>, engineered with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">High-performance bonding agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Strength enhancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Anti-oxidation components (e.g. CaO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">High-temperature resistant materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-advantages-of-jianjie-rhf-binder\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Key Advantages<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;of Jianjie RHF Binder<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Low dosage<\/strong>\u00a0with strong bonding performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Excellent green and dry briquette strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Improved resistance to high-temperature breakdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Optimized porosity for better reduction reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Reduced pulverization throughout the RHF process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Minimized flue blockage risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The result: <strong>higher dezincification efficiency, lower costs, and stable production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-upgrade-your-rhf-performance-with-jianjie\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>5. Upgrade Your RHF Performance with Jianjie<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">If your RHF operation is struggling with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Briquette pulverization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Low zinc removal rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">High binder consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Frequent shutdowns due to flue blockage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">\u062a\u0648\u0641\u0631 \u062c\u064a\u0627\u0646\u062c\u064a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/our-services\/binder-customization\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16621\">customized binder solutions<\/a> \u0648<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/our-services\/engineering-technical-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16826\"><strong> on-site technical support<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>tailored to your specific process conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-a-tailored-rhf-solution\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Get a Tailored RHF Solution<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Contact us today to receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Binder selection guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Process optimization support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Industry benchmarking solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ar\/contact-jianjie\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8833\">Send us a message<\/a> to get your customized solution from Jianjie\u2019s technical team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Meet Us at SEAISI 2026 | 2026 May 18-21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">\ud83d\udccd We\u2019ll be at SEAISI 2026 \u2013 <strong>Booth A13<\/strong>.<br>Stop by to discuss your RHF challenges or your briquetting issues with our team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Replace molasses in RHF briquetting. 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