Cocoa nib grinding system
In cocoa processing, achieving a fine and consistent grind for high-fat content products like cocoa nibs and hazelnuts is crucial for creating a pumpable mass with optimal flow properties.
Ensures precise grinding of cocoa nibs
The Bauermeister Beater Blade Mill SMM by Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken GmbH is designed for continuous pre- and fine grinding of cocoa nibs and similar high-fat content products. The product is fed into the grinding chamber via a dosing screw, where high-speed rotating blades break it down. A jacketed grinding chamber allows the use of hot or cold water to maintain a constant product temperature, ensuring ideal grinding conditions. An integral, annular sieve determines the product’s fineness by the mesh size selected (0.15 – 0.5 mm). The mill helps reduce moisture content and converts the product into a pumpable mass with optimal flow properties. Non-ground particles stay within the chamber, facilitating wear protection for subsequent processing equipment. Maintenance is simplified with features like automatically operated grease lubrication and a swiveling cover for quick blade and sieve exchanges. The system supports short downtimes, as the sense of rotation can be reversed.
Benefits
- Continuous grinding with consistent fineness
- Controlled product temperature
- Fast blade and sieve exchange
- Reduced moisture content during grinding
- Wear protection for subsequent processing components