Grist mill for brewing and distilling
Achieve optimal grain processing with reduced energy consumption and increased brewhouse yields, ensuring precision through automatic roller gap adjustments for various grains.
Processes and Separates Malt and Unmalted Grains
The Maltomat III from Bühler Group is an innovative roller grist mill tailored for both brewing companies and distilleries aiming for operational efficiency and superior product quality. This equipment excels in precisely grinding and sifting malted and unmalted grains, utilizing a unique grinding-sifting-grinding system to ensure excellent husk separation and minimal lautering times. With automatic roller gap adjustments, it effortlessly adapts to various grain types, optimizing yield and quality for products like beer, whiskey, and malt extracts. Designed for high-speed and continuous operations, the Maltomat III reduces energy consumption by up to 10% through its efficient direct drive system. Maintenance is simplified with front access flaps, allowing easy roller and sieve changes. The machine is constructed to withstand demanding environments, offering robust performance with minimal downtime. Available in various sizes and configurations, this grist mill integrates seamlessly into production lines, supported by Bühler’s global service network for 24/7 operational continuity.
Benefits
- Enhances yield precision by automatically adjusting roller gaps to grain type.
- Reduces operational costs with up to 10% lower energy usage.
- Minimizes downtime with easy access for maintenance and rapid component changes.
- Increases product quality through effective husk separation and reduced lautering times.
- Ensures 24/7 productivity with global service support and remote assistance.
- Applications
- Brewery,Grain,Distilling,Brewing,Malt,Distillery,Unmalted grain
- End products
- Barley malt,Rye malt,Craft beer,Vodka,Lager,Ale,Whiskey,Wheat malt,Stout,Malt extract,Beer
- Steps before
- Malting,Conditioning
- Steps after
- Lautering,Fermentation,Brewhouse operations
- Input ingredients
- malt,unmalted grain
- Output ingredients
- grist,husk,flour
- 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.
- Energy Consumption Reduction
- Up to 10%
- Roller Gap Adjustability
- Automatic
- Machine Sizes
- Various
- Motors
- Various
- Number of Passages
- Various
- Husk Separation System
- Grinding-sifting-grinding
- Safety Design
- Shock pressure-proof
- Monitoring
- Digital sensors
- Protected Rollers
- Permanent magnet
- Distribution Paddle
- Even product spread
- Working mechanism
- Grinding-grinding-sifting-grinding
- Automation level
- Automatic roller gap adjuster
- Changeover time
- Fast due to front flaps for easy access
- Energy efficiency
- Up to 10% reduction compared to conventional methods
- Cleaning method
- Easy maintenance and manual cleaning
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy access for cleaning
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Discharge method
- Front flaps
- Control panel type
- Digital with sensors
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Roller gap adjustability
- Automatic
- Machine sizes
- Range of sizes
- Motor variations
- Different motor options
- Number of passages
- Multiple passages available