Hydro grind reactor for meat, vegetable, and vegan product processing
Achieve precision grinding and emulsification of solid and semi-solid foods for enhanced processing quality, ideal for those looking to streamline production of diverse products with efficient, energy-conscious systems.
Grinds, Homogenizes, and Emulsifies Food Products
The Hydro Grind® Reactor from AK System GmbH integrates grinding, homogenization, and emulsification into a seamless operation, tailored to meet the demands of food processing companies. Its unique capability to crush solids into the finest particles ensures high-quality output for products such as vegan burgers, vegetable purees, and emulsions. Utilizing AK’s patented Hydro Grind® technology, the reactor efficiently manages energy transfer, allowing precise temperature regulation ideal for sensitive food items. Engineered for batch processing, it features a fully automated raw material feed and a PLC-controlled system, enabling easy integration into existing production lines. The reactor’s construction supports versatile applications within the food, meat processing, and plant-based sectors. Offering easy cleaning with CIP, low energy consumption, and customizable options, it aligns with GMP and food safety standards, making it a reliable choice for your processing needs.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality through fine particle reduction and precise homogenization.
- Streamlines production with integrated grinding and emulsification in a single system.
- Increases energy efficiency, minimizing operational costs.
- Offers seamless, hygienic cleaning with CIP system, ensuring food safety compliance.
- Adapts easily to existing lines, reducing setup and transition times.
- Applications
- Meat products,Semi-solid foods,Vegan products,Solid foods,Emulsions,Vegetables
- End products
- Vegetable puree,Plant-based cheese,Plant-based burger patties,Salad dressings,Protein bars,Vegan sausage,Sausages,Meat emulsions
- Steps before
- Purification,Drying,Emulsification
- Steps after
- Homogenization,Emulsification,Packing,Sterilization
- Input ingredients
- meat,vegetables,vegan products,solids,semi-solid products,raw materials
- Output ingredients
- finest particles,homogenized products,pasty emulsions,converted structures,hydrated products
- Market info
- Automation
- Fully automated raw material feed
- Batch vs. continuous
- Batch
- Grinding precision
- Finest particle sizes
- Temperature control
- Good energy transfer
- Multi-process capability
- Grinding and Emulsification
- Energy efficiency
- Energy saving in grinding
- Cleaning method
- Simple cleaning and drying
- Working mechanism
- Hydro Grind® technology
- Integrated steps
- Grinding,homogenization,emulsion production
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Hygienic production
- Yes
- Energy transfer
- Efficient regulation of temperature
- Automation level
- Fully automated raw material feed
- Cleaning method
- Simple cleaning and drying
- Comminuting and emulsifying
- Combined in one system
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Yes
- Corrosive resistance
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Footprint
- Compact
- System Type
- Batch
- Control Panel Type
- Automated
- Discharge Method
- Automated Raw Material Feed
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / PLC Interface
- Integration possibilities
- SCADA / MES Systems
- Raw material feed
- Fully Automated
- System flexibility
- Batch or Inline Processing
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- Optimized for Low Energy Use