Encrustation and pelleting on a rotary coater, without any doubt, is a very interesting new technology for seed enlargement. Yet it certainly is no magic and like any other process has its limitations.

As discussed above many factors affect the feasibility and the attractiveness to replace the well established traditional way of pelleting. For years to come the conventional pelleting process may well remain the preferred technology to pellet seeds in various occasions.

Opportunities for rotary pelleting however are apparent as well. In general rotary coating technology will be more evident when enlargement is restricted (e.g. encrusting), layering and additives more limited, traditional pelleting more time consuming and skill demanding (e.g. fine seeds) and final product quality requirements less critical.

The coming years more experience will be gained and we will learn to what extend the rotary coating technology will claim a position in the encrusting and pelleting of seeds.