Cold forming extruder for food manufacturing

Achieve precise shape and density control in cereal and snack production by integrating continuous cooling and forming capabilities into your existing extrusion line.

Continuously Cools and Forms Dough Products

The Cold Forming Extruder series from The Bonnot Company is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of food and pet treat production. Featuring a hollow screw design and shallow flights, these extruders optimize thermal transfer through multiple cooling zones, ensuring precise temperature control during the extrusion process. This equipment is ideal for creating diverse products such as cornflakes, granola clusters, shaped pet treats, and croissant dough pellets.

With processing capacities ranging from 500 lbs to 7,500 lbs, the models CF 6 through CF 12 cater to a variety of production scales. Each model is constructed from food-grade stainless steel, ensuring compliance with the latest food safety and sanitary standards. The extruders can be integrated seamlessly into continuous, high-speed operations, offering customizable dimensions to fit specific production needs.

These extruders not only streamline your production line but also enhance energy efficiency with their design. The systems support industry-standard automation integration, facilitating remote monitoring and control. Additionally, Bonnot provides extensive customization and engineering support to tailor the system precisely to your application’s requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with continuous processing of dough products.
  • Ensures consistent product quality via precise temperature control through customizable cooling zones.
  • Reduces energy usage thanks to optimized thermal transfer and motor control designs.
  • Maintains strict food safety standards with food-grade stainless steel construction.
  • Offers flexibility in application with customizable dimensions to suit various production scales.

General


Applications
Pet food,Dough products,Breakfast cereals,Snack foods
End products
Shaped pet treats,Multi-layered snack bars,Cornflakes,Granola clusters,Chex-type cereal,Rice puffs,Croissant dough pellets,Soft chews for pets
Steps before
Cooking,Cooling
Steps after
Cutting,Packing
Input ingredients
cooked doughs,breakfast cereals,snack foods,soft moist pet foods
Output ingredients
pellets,shapes,uniform densities
Market info
The Bonnot Company is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial extruders and cutting equipment, specializing in engineered-to-order solutions for various industries, including food, chemical, and ceramic sectors, with a reputation for quality and innovation.

Technical Specifications


Output
500lbs - 7,500lbs
Motor
25 HP - 50 HP
L/D Ratio
10/1
Layout (L x W x H)
96" x 36" x 36" to 168" x 84" x 36"
Approximate Weight
3,200lbs to 8,900lbs
Material
Food grade stainless steel
Cooling Zones
Multiple zones for process control
Screw Design
Hollow,shallow flighted screw

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Extrusion with hollow,shallow flighted screw
Cooling integration
Continuous cooling with multiple zones
Material feeding
Configured with counter rotating packer
Temperature control
Multiple cooling zones for precise control
Operation flow
Continuous
Automation level
Configurable controls

Material Compatibility


Food grade materials
Yes
Corrosive resistance
Yes
Cleanability
CIP / SIP compatible

Product type Characteristics


Heat sensitivity
Yes
Food grade compatibility
Yes


FDA Materials
Food grade stainless steel

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
96" x 36" x 36" to 168" x 84" x 36"
Approximate Weight
3,200lbs to 8,900lbs
Feed/Discharge method
Counter rotating packer with hopper
Barrel Jacket Cooling
Configured with multiple cooling zones
Hollow Screw
Shallow flighted
Contact Components Material
Food grade stainless steel

Custom Options


Extruder sizes
CF 6 Series,CF 8 Series,CF 10 Series,CF 12 Series