Four-roller and eight-roller mill for grains
Optimize your grain processing with precise roller configurations, ensuring consistent texture and quality for diverse end-products, from bread flour to fish feed pellets, while minimizing downtime through quick component swaps and continuous operation.

Grinds and Processes Grain and Feed Materials
The Diorit Roller Mill, offered by Bühler Group, stands out with its flexible design and robust performance for grain and feed processing. Available as either the four-roller MDDY or the eight-roller MDDZ, this mill efficiently grinds wheat, corn, oats, and other grains, producing diverse end-products like bread flour, semolina, and animal feed pellets.
Its innovative Quick Pack roller system ensures swift roller changes in under an hour, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. The mill operates continuously with high speed, aided by a sturdy cast iron frame enabling 24/7 operation. The integration of advanced sensors constantly monitors roller temperature and speed, promoting safety and optimal functioning.
Suitable for food processing and grain milling applications, the Diorit Roller Mill accommodates different production capacities with roller diameters from 250 mm to 300 mm and lengths between 600 mm and 1500 mm. Optional features include a cooling system and direct suction capabilities for installation flexibility.
The Diorit is built with a user-friendly touch screen control, accessible from mobile devices, which simplifies operation and enhances process control. Additionally, its hygienic design utilizes food-grade materials, including stainless steel surfaces, to reduce contamination risks.
Bühler provides comprehensive support, including plant design consulting, maintenance services, and access to spare parts, ensuring long-term operational efficiency and reliability. Customization options further tailor the mill to specific processing needs, underscoring Bühler’s commitment to quality and innovation in food and feed production solutions.
Benefits
- Increases productivity with rapid roller changes under one hour, minimizing downtime.
- Ensures consistent product quality with precise temperature and speed monitoring.
- Adapts to diverse production needs with customizable sizes and configurations.
- Enhances safety with sensor technology preventing roller collisions and overheating.
- Supports 24/7 operation with a durable cast iron frame for continuous, high-speed processing.
- Applications
- Durum wheat,Snacks,Cosmetics,Chocolate,Dairy,Dispersing,Asian noodles,Chemicals,Sorghum,Pulses,Grinding,Paddy,Printing inks,Starch,Spices,Aqua feed,Biomass,Breakfast cereals,Batteries,Cocoa,Animal feed,Pasta,Pet food,Nuts,Oat,Rice,Advanced materials,Maize,Paints,Dried fruits,Electronic materials,Baked goods,Wheat,Insect technology,Oilseeds,Confectionery,Coffee,Digital inks,Coatings,Vegetables,Corn
- End products
- Spaghetti,Livestock feed pellets,Lithium-ion battery cathodes,Conductive film inks,Sorghum flour,Stage 2 paddy rice,Potato chips,Chocolate chips,Basmati rice,Cricket protein powder,Dried carrot flakes,Ground pepper,Cocoa powder,Biomass pellets,Hard candies,Kibble,Anti-corrosion coatings,Bread flour,Cornmeal,Sandwich bread,Corn starch,Cornflakes,Semolina,Lentil flour,Ramen noodles,Glossy photo paper inks,Pigment dispersions,Ground coffee,Cheese powder,Dried apple slices,Almond flour,Rapeseed oil,Rolled oats,Foundation makeup,Corn grits,Inkjet inks,Fish feed pellets
- Steps before
- Dehulling,Grain handling,Conditioning
- Steps after
- Packing,Palletizing,Sifting,Grading
- Input ingredients
- wheat,durum wheat,rye,barley,corn,spelt,oat,sorghum,starch
- Output ingredients
- flour,milled grain,processed grain
- Market info
- Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.
- Roller diameter
- 250 mm / 300 mm
- Roller length
- 600 mm to 1500 mm
- Roller configurations
- Four-roller / Eight-roller
- Operation
- 24/7 operation
- Cooling system
- Optional cooling system
- Material
- Food-grade stainless steel
- Control system
- User-friendly touch screen / Mobile or tablet control
- Operation time
- 24/7 continuous operation
- Roller changeover time
- Less than one hour
- Sensors monitoring
- Temperature,positioning,speed
- Customization capability
- Wide range of sizes and options
- Automation level
- User-friendly touchscreen control,mobile operation
- Safety features
- Modern sensor technology for disengagement and temperature control
- Cleaning method
- Swing-out feed module for easy cleaning
- Flexibility
- Split version for small mills
- Material handling
- Stainless steel for hygiene
- Cooling system
- Optional for front rollers
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Roller Diameter
- 250 mm / 300 mm
- Roller Length
- 600 mm – 1500 mm
- Number of Rollers
- Four / Eight
- Frame Material
- Cast Iron
- Operating Mode
- 24/7 Operation
- Swing-out Feed Module
- Yes
- Cooling System
- Optional Front Roller Cooling
- Direct Suction Installation
- Yes
- Access Features
- Locks and Hand Guards
- Split Version Availability
- Four-roller Mill MDDY-600/250
- Touch Screen Control Panel
- Yes
- Roller Diameters
- 250 mm / 300 mm
- Roller Lengths
- 600 mm - 1500 mm
- Roller Pack Change Time
- Less than 1 hour
- Cooling System
- Optional front roller cooling system
- Direct Suction
- Optional installation without additional floor
- Touch Screen Control
- User-friendly,mobile/tablet accessible
- Split Version
- Four-roller mill MDDY-600/250
- Material of Machine Surfaces
- Stainless steel or food-grade materials