Hot start conditioner for feed and food processing

Enhance your production process with a high-efficiency thermal heating solution, ensuring precise temperature control and optimal homogenization for feed and food products, while tackling bacterial contamination head-on.

Mixes and Thermally Treats Feed Products

The Hot Start Conditioners (TCS) by Ottevanger Milling Engineers are engineered specifically for the stringent requirements of feed processing. These robust units feature a closed, insulated, and heated mixing chamber designed to mix and thermally treat feed products effectively. Utilizing a shaft with can rotate in two directions, the conditioner employs dry steam to achieve the desired temperature, ensuring a homogeneously mixed and hygienically processed product. Adjustable paddles and interchangeable built-in scrapers optimize steam absorption and streamline maintenance. With applications ranging from cattle feed pellets to vitamin premixes, the Hot Start Conditioners are capable of handling a variety of products at continuous high-speed operations. Supported by a gear or timing belt-driven motor that requires frequency converter control, these units guarantee consistent performance and energy efficiency. The construction in AISI 304 stainless steel with Hardox paddles ensures durability and resistance to corrosion, while the integrated electric heating system and large inspection hatches facilitate easy monitoring and control. Ideally suited for compound feed, pet food, and aquafeed manufacturing, these conditioners enable feed producers to maintain stringent hygiene standards without the need for a bypass system, enhancing both product safety and production efficiency.

Benefits

  • Ensures product safety with guaranteed pathogen elimination, such as salmonella.
  • Increases production efficiency by eliminating the need for a bypass system.
  • Enhances mixing accuracy and steam absorption for uniform product quality.
  • Supports significant energy savings through frequency converter-controlled operation.
  • Constructed for longevity and minimal maintenance with corrosion-resistant materials.

General


Applications
Pet food,Soybean processing,Aqua feed,Concentrates,Premix,Compound feed
End products
Dog kibble,Mineral concentrates,Fish feed pellets,Cattle feed pellets,Soybean meal,Vitamin premix
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing
Steps after
Pelleting,Drying,Cooling
Input ingredients
dry steam,steam,liquids
Output ingredients
homogeneous mixture,thermally treated mixture
Market info
Ottevanger Milling Engineers is renowned for designing and manufacturing innovative milling equipment and complete production lines for the grain processing industry, including feed mills, flour mills, and biomass processing, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and customized solutions.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
15–30 t/h
Motor Power
9.2–18.5 kW
Heating Temperature Range
30–110 °C
Material
AISI 304
Temperature Sensors
PT 100
Steam Inlet
1x 3”
Liquid Inlets
2x 1½”
Automation
Electro-pneumatically controlled
Drive Type
Direct or Timing Belt-driven
Frequency Converter
Exclusive

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Dry steam heating with shaft rotation
Integrated steps
Heating and mixing
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous operation
Automation level
Electro-pneumatically controlled
Cleaning method
Manual

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Corrosive resistance
Yes
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Biological compatibility
Food-grade
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
N/A
Discharge method
Electro-pneumatically controlled flap
Housing material
AISI 304 stainless steel
Drive type
Gear motor or timing belt-driven
Paddle material
Hardox

Custom Options


Drive Type
Gear motor / Timing belt-driven
Paddle Settings
Adjustable in height and pitch
Heating System
Electric heating system with adjustable thermostat 30-110 °C
Flap Control
Electro-pneumatically controlled
Motor Control
Must be controlled by frequency converter
Construction Material
AISI 304,Hardox for paddles
Inspection Options
Large inspection hatches with safety switch