Industrial grain cleaner

Improve grain quality while cutting energy costs significantly with a high-throughput grain cleaner designed for maximum efficiency and easy maintenance, ensuring continuous operation for the most demanding grain processing needs.

Cleans, Sorts, and Grades Grains

The Vega High-Throughput Grain Cleaner MTVA from Bühler Group is a versatile solution designed to enhance the efficiency of grain processing lines. This machine specializes in cleaning, sorting, and grading a variety of grains, including wheat, corn, rice, barley, and oats, efficiently processing up to 100 tons per hour. It utilizes a combination of screen sizes and an air-recycling gravity separator to ensure optimal performance while reducing energy consumption by up to 50%. Designed for continuous operation, it offers quick access to screen stacks for easy maintenance and wear part replacement, supported by a robust construction that withstands abrasive grain types. The MTVA seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, providing high-quality end products like flour, cornmeal, and rice flour. Its flexibility in customization and compliance with industry standards makes it an ideal choice for milling companies, food production businesses, and agricultural cooperatives seeking to optimize their cleaning and purification departments.

Benefits

  • Optimizes energy usage, cutting consumption by up to 50% through air-recycling technology.
  • Enhances grain quality with customizable sieving options for precise product sorting.
  • Minimizes maintenance with easy-access screen changes and durable construction.
  • Increases process efficiency by processing up to 100 tons of grain per hour.
  • Supports flexible integration as a free-standing unit or ceiling-suspended installation.

General


Applications
Oats,Wheat,Grain,Rice,Corn,Barley
End products
Barley malt,Cornmeal,Flour,Oat flour,Rice flour,Whole grain products
Steps before
Grain Handling,Malting,Dehulling
Steps after
Optical Sorting,Packing,Pelleting
Input ingredients
wheat,corn,oats,barley,rye,rice
Output ingredients
cleaned wheat,cleaned corn,cleaned oats,cleaned barley,cleaned rye,cleaned rice
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.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
15–100 metric t/h
Energy Consumption Reduction
Up to 50%
Screen Sizes
6.6 to 15.6 m²
Sifting Flow Patterns
11 patterns
Fractions
Two to four
Sieve Changeover Time
Quick changeover
Throughput
15 to 100 metric t/h
Grain Support
Wheat,corn,oats,barley,rye,rice
Wear Parts Accessibility
Easy replacement
Sieve Cleaner Type
Rubber balls / plastic cleaners
Aspiration System
Air-recycling gravity separator
Low-density Particle Removal
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Throughput capacity
15 to 100 metric t/h
Screen size range
6.6 to 15.6 m²
Energy efficiency
Save up to 50% energy
Sifting flow patterns
11 flow patterns
Sieve screen changeover
Quick change with clips
Use configuration
Free-standing or suspended
Machine application versatility
Clean various grains
Automation level
Manual adjustments for screens
Cleaning method
Sieve cleaners with rubber/plastic

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Available

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Compact
Size Range
Two sizes available
Screen Size
6.6 to 15.6 m²
Discharge Method
Free-standing or suspended installation
Sieve Box Design
External drive,easy access
Screen Access
Dual side access

Custom Options


Screen size
6.6 to 15.6 m²
Machine size options
Two sizes
Sieve cleaner type
Rubber balls / Plastic cleaners
Installation type
Free-standing / Suspended