Forming extruders for flaked cereals

Optimize your production line with versatile forming extruders designed for precision shaping and cooling, enabling the creation of delicate and uniform food and feed products from protein crisps to aquatic feeds.

Shapes and Cools Diverse Protein and Feed Products

The Forming Extruders from Wenger offer a sanitary, low shear, and thermally efficient solution designed to meet the demands of diverse food, pet, and aquatic feed production. These single screw extruders combine forming, shaping, and cooling processes, making them ideal for creating an array of end-products ranging from tofu-like protein chunks and vegan sausage patties to duck-flavored kibble and shrimp pellets. With the capability to manage continuous, high-speed operations, these extruders integrate seamlessly into existing production lines. They offer flexibility for customization, supporting a wide range of materials and product types. Enhanced by precise temperature control and efficient extrusion, they maintain product integrity and quality. Equipped with features like inline sampling and phase transition analyzers, these extruders ensure optimal processing accuracy and efficiency. Engineered with durable materials to withstand rigorous industrial environments, they are available with various options for corrosion resistance and easy maintenance, helping you achieve reliable and consistent production outputs.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with high-speed, continuous operation.
  • Preserves product quality through low shear and precise temperature control.
  • Offers versatility across multiple product types, reducing the need for multiple machines.
  • Simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime with easy-to-clean design.
  • Supports sustainability with energy-efficient operation and material optimization.

General


Applications
Pet treats,Rte cereals,Hybrid products,Textured vegetable proteins,Sinking aquatic feed,Snacks,Specialty feeds,Semi-moist pet food,Structured meat analogs,Protein crisps,Slow-sinking feeds,Traditional kibble,Breadings,High fresh meat inclusion,Recirculating aquaculture system (ras) feeds,Floating aquatic feed
End products
Duck-flavored kibble,Cornflakes,Granola clusters,Dental chews,Shrimp pellets,Soy protein crisps,Moist beef bites,Closed-loop aquaculture feeds,Cheese puffs,Tofu-like protein chunks,Nutri-cubes,Vegan sausage patties,Tilapia pellets,Organic shrimp pellets,Salmon-infused kibble,Panko breadcrumbs,Catfish pellets
Steps before
Emulsification,Preconditioning,Grinding
Steps after
Flaking,Cooling,Coating,Packing
Input ingredients
textured vegetable proteins,structured meat analogs,ingredients,protein crisps,breadings,RTE cereals,snacks,hybrid products
Output ingredients
cereal beads suitable for flaking,delicately formed and shaped food products,flaked cereals
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


Automation
PLC-controlled
Capacity
Varies per model
Cooling system
Jacketed barrels
Forming process type
Single screw
Product form
Flakes,cereal beads
Material handling
Low shear
Product transfer
From twin screw extruder

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Abrasiveness
Low

Physical Characteristics


Forming method
Single screw extrusion
Cooling system
Jacketed barrels
Barrel cooling
Hollow flight screws
Cereal bead formation
Suitable for flaking

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC/ HMI integration
Discharge method
Customizable based on product forms
Cooling option
Jacketed barrels and hollow flight screws
Sanitary Design
Low shear,sanitary and thermally efficient