Granulator for nut meats and cookies

Optimize your processing line with precision granulation, slitting, and scarifying of nuts, cookies, and fruits, enhancing product quality and reducing waste through efficient size reduction and continuous operation.

Processes Nut and Bakery Products into Granules

The Model N Granulator from Urschel Laboratories is designed for food processors and bakery manufacturers seeking precise granulation and scarification capabilities. Operating on a continuous feed system with its adjustable gate, feed roll, and stripper plate, this machine ensures consistent particle sizes and minimal fines, ideal for producing nut granules, cookie crumb toppings, and scarified dried fruits. Equipped with a robust 3/4 HP motor, it integrates smoothly into pre-processing or processing stages, supporting industries like confectionery, nut processing, and frozen foods. The Model N’s simplified design facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance, essential for maintaining stringent hygiene standards. With flexible material handling features, it accommodates varying product dimensions, all while contributing to efficient energy use.

Benefits

  • Ensures precise product sizing with minimal fines, enhancing end-product quality and consistency.
  • Continuous operation maximizes production efficiency by reducing stoppages.
  • Simplified design allows for quick cleaning and maintenance, minimizing downtime.
  • Adjustable components accommodate diverse product sizes, supporting varied processing needs.
  • Energy-efficient operation contributes to lower operational costs.

General


Applications
Cookies,Fruits,Nuts,Crackers,Vegetables
End products
Scarified peas,Pistachio bits,Pecan pieces,Walnut fragments,Cookie crumb toppings,Scarified raisins,Almond granules,Cracker meal,Scarified blueberries,Scarified cranberries
Steps before
Purification,Drying,Dehydration,Grinding
Steps after
Packing,Coating,Size Grading,Quality Control
Input ingredients
nut meats,cookies,crackers,frozen vegetables,dehydrated vegetables,rehydrated vegetables,frozen fruits,dehydrated fruits,rehydrated fruits,capsules
Output ingredients
granulated nuts,granulated cookies,granulated crackers,scarified vegetables,scarified fruits,slitted products
Market info
Urschel is known for its expertise in precision cutting technology and manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, especially cutting machines. It has a strong reputation for quality and innovation in delivering engineered-to-order solutions for the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Motor Power
3/4 HP (.56 kW)
Dimensions
Length
Net Weight
450 lb (204 kg)
Cut Size Range
Granulations 3/32 to 3/8" (2.4 to 9.5 mm)
Adjustable Components
Adjustable Gate,Feed Roll,Stripper Plate
Operation Type
Continuous

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Granulating,scarifying,slitting
Continuous Operation
Yes
Adjustable Components
Gate,feed roll,stripper plate
Easy Clean-up
Simplified design for maintenance
Uninterrupted Production
Continuous operation
Operation Type
Continuous
Particle Size Adjustment
Through gate,feed roll,and stripper plate

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy cleanup and maintenance
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Nuts
Almonds,Pecans,Pistachios,Walnuts
Confectionery
Cookies,Crackers
Fruits
Blueberries,Cranberries,Raisins
Vegetables
Peas

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
40.30" x 26.57" x 30.21" (1024 mm x 675 mm x 767 mm)
Net Weight
450 lb (204 kg)
Adjustable components
Gate,Feed Roll,Stripper Plate

Custom Options


Control panel type
None
Adjustable gate
Yes
Adjustable feed roll
Yes
Adjustable stripper plate
Yes
Granulation size range
3/32 to 3/8" (2.4 to 9.5 mm)