Cooking extruders for continuous food processing
In food manufacturing, transitioning from traditional batch processing to continuous cooking methods can enhance efficiency and product consistency. Key challenges include maintaining precise temperature control and mechanical shear during continuous operations, which can be critical in producing pet foods, cereals, and other similar products.
Ensures continuous cooking and shape forming
The Bonnot Cooking Extruder is optimized for the continuous mechanical cooking of various food products. It features a longer length-to-diameter (L/D) ratio with multiple jacketed barrels that offer precise temperature management. The hollow compression screw design induces mechanical shear throughout the material, ensuring even heating and cooking. This continuous process can replace traditional batch methods, providing a consistent and efficient cooking solution. Available in multiple models (CO 1 Series, CO 2.25 Series, CO 4 Series, CO 6 Series, CO 8 Series) with varying capacities ranging from 5-3500 lbs/hour, these extruders are suitable for applications such as pet food, cereals, confectionary, and more. Constructed from stainless steel to meet food safety standards, they offer flexibility with various die configurations and heating options, including temperature control units and electric band heaters.
Benefits
- Consistent and efficient continuous cooking
- Precise temperature management across multiple zones
- Even heating through compression screws
- Stainless steel construction aligns with food safety standards
- Versatile applications from pet food to confectionary