the surat thani calcium carbonate project thailand
in the surat thani province of southern thailand a region famous for its palm oil plantations and stunning islands a strategic industrial project is processing local limestone into high-quality calcium carbonate for multiple industries. this is the surat thani calcium carbonate project which features a modern mtw european trapezium mill stone powder grinding mill with a capacity of 13 tons per hour. the raw material is high-purity limestone from deposits in the provincial mainland where ancient coral reefs have left behind extensive limestone formations.
the mtw mill grinds this limestone to a fine powder with a target fineness of 100 microns approximately 150 mesh. this specific particle size was chosen for its versatility in serving multiple markets. the grinding process uses a series of rollers and a rotating grinding ring to pulverize the stone while an integrated air classifier ensures that only particles meeting the specification exit the grinding chamber ensuring consistent product quality.
the primary application of this calcium carbonate powder is as a soil conditioner for the regions vast oil palm plantations which cover hundreds of thousands of hectares across surat thani and neighboring provinces. the acidic tropical soils of southern thailand require regular liming to maintain optimal growing conditions for oil palms and the fine limestone powder provides a cost-effective solution. a significant portion of the production is also supplied to the animal feed industry where it serves as a calcium supplement for poultry and livestock.
the project faced the challenge of serving a seasonal agricultural market with highly variable demand throughout the year. the solution was to build extensive covered storage facilities capable of holding several weeks of production allowing the 13 tons per hour mill to operate continuously during periods of low demand and build inventory for the peak application seasons.
a fleet of specialized bulk trucks delivers the lime directly to plantations and feed mills across the region ensuring that farmers have access to this essential soil amendment when they need it most. this stone powder grinding mill project in surat thani demonstrates the critical link between mineral processing and agricultural productivity in one of thailands most important economic regions.
a fleet of specialized bulk trucks delivers the lime directly to plantations and feed mills across the region ensuring that farmers have access to this essential soil amendment when they need it most. this stone powder grinding mill project in surat thani demonstrates the critical link between mineral processing and agricultural productivity in one of thailands most important economic regions.
