Coating and enrobing system for pet foods and treats

Achieve precise coating and flavoring of various food and feed products with gentle mixing and uniform application, ensuring optimal taste and quality control across diverse production lines.

Applies Coatings and Mixes Ingredients

The Dual Shaft Coater (DSC) from Wenger is designed for manufacturers seeking precision in applying liquid and powder coatings to their products. Featuring two counter-rotating shafts, this coater ensures gentle yet thorough mixing and conveying, optimizing the absorption and uniformity of coatings. It’s ideal for snack foods, cereals, pet foods, and aquatic feeds, capable of handling both continuous and batch operations. With a processing capacity of up to 16 tons per hour, the DSC offers variable speed and depth adjustments for versatile production needs. Constructed from sanitary 316 stainless steel, it adheres to stringent food safety regulations. The system integrates seamlessly into your production line, supporting process automation with options for liquid mass flow metering and heat jacket controls to manage condensation. Offering models such as DSC 8501 and DSC 16508, Wenger provides extensive customization and engineering support to meet your specific production requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by ensuring uniform coating application and ingredient integration.
  • Increases production flexibility with adjustable speed and depth settings.
  • Minimizes cleaning downtime with its sanitary design and enclosed structure.
  • Supports seamless integration into existing lines with precise weighing and liquid application controls.
  • Meets rigorous food safety standards, reducing risk of contamination.

General


Applications
Rte cereals,Hybrid products,Textured vegetable proteins,Treats,Sinking feeds,Pet food,Snack foods,Aquatic feed,Structured meat analogs,Cereals,Protein crisps,Floating feeds,Recirculating aquaculture system feeds,Breadings,Animal foods
End products
Muesli base flakes,Cornflakes,Sinking shrimp pellets,Coated breakfast crisps,Plant-based burger patties,Hybrid fish feed for aquaculture,Protein gluten-free bars,Coated snack nuts,Floating fish feed,Meat-flavored dog chews,Granola,Dog treats,Vegan chicken strips,Cat kibble,Croutons,Multi-pellet dog food mixes,High-protein fish pellets
Steps before
Extrusion,Preconditioning,Grinding,Drying
Steps after
Coating,Enrobing,Packing,Quality Control
Input ingredients
textured vegetable proteins,structured meat analogs,ingredients,protein crisps,breadings,RTE cereals,hybrid products,kibble,semi-moist pet food,aquatic feed,nutritional additives,liquid flavoring
Output ingredients
snack foods,cereals,animal foods,pet treats,floating aquatic feeds,sinking aquatic feeds,slow-sinking aquatic feeds,Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) feeds
Market info
Wenger is known for its expertise in manufacturing extruders and dryers for pet food, aquatic feed, and food processing industries, renowned for reliability, innovation, and custom-engineered solutions worldwide.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
8–16 TPH
Variable Speed
Up to 33 rpm
Enclosed Design Material
316 SS
Liquid Application Rate
0.5% – 15%
Rotation Type
Rotating disc with nebulizer
Liquid Mass Flow Metering
Yes
Model Type
DSC 8501,DSC 16508
Heat Jacketing Options
Condensation control

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Variable speed up to 33 rpm
Enclosed,sanitary design
316 SS
Continuous weighment
Weigh belt
Liquid application absorption
Optimize at all application rates
Liquid application method
Rotating disc with nebulizer / Spray nozzles
Heat jacketing options
Condensation control
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Batch

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
316 SS

Physical Characteristics


Enclosed design
Sanitary design (316 SS)
Shaft design
Two counter-rotating shafts
Variable speed
Up to 33 rpm

Custom Options


Enclosed,sanitary design
316 SS
Heat jacketing options
For condensation control