Industrial hammer mill for size reduction in food and feed processing

Achieve precise grinding and milling for diverse feed and food products with this state-of-the-art hammer mill, designed to enhance production efficiency while ensuring minimal downtime in high-speed, continuous operations.

Performs Efficient Grinding and Size Reduction

The Granulex® 3 Series from Bühler is a versatile hammer mill designed for efficient grinding and milling in the food and feed industries. This equipment excels through its unique ability to handle both coarse and fine grinding applications with a high degree of flexibility, thanks to its multi-chamber structure and adjustable hammers. It effectively processes materials such as livestock feed pellets, flour, and soybean meal, achieving high throughput with its innovative grinding chamber design. With a processing capacity that can increase throughput by over 10%, the Granulex 3 Series integrates seamlessly into continuous operations with its automated PLC system and tool-free maintenance features. Options for different screen sizes and hammer configurations allow for customization to specific material needs, ensuring optimal performance across various industry sectors. Additionally, its user-friendly design with easy-access doors and interlocked rotors enhances safety and simplifies maintenance tasks, minimizing downtime.

Benefits

  • Maximizes throughput with over 10% increased capacity.
  • Enhances operational flexibility with customizable configurations for various applications.
  • Minimizes maintenance time with tool-free screen and hammer changes.
  • Ensures safe operation with interlocked rotor and easy-access sliding doors.
  • Optimizes energy use by efficiently breaking material circulation layers.

General


Applications
Brewery,Animal feed,Pet food,Oilseed,Grain processing,Aqua feed
End products
Dog kibble,Livestock feed pellets,Beer production,Flour,Fish feed pellets,Soybean meal
Steps before
Grain handling,Dehulling,Conditioning,Malting,Roasting
Steps after
Packing,Palletizing,Optical sorting,Sifting,grading,Filling,decorating,Sorting,drying
Input ingredients
animal feed,aqua feed,oilseed,grain,multifeed,brewery,pet food,premix and concentrates
Output ingredients
coarse grind,fine grind,processed feed,processed grain,processed pet food
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


Hammer speed
High
Grinding quality
Excellent
Screen clamping system
Simple rapid
Throughput increase
More than 10%
Flexibility
Coarse and fine grinding
Hammer tip speed
Maximum contact
Stationary hammer structure
Optimal
Configuration types
Multiple
Screen sizes
Various

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Hammer mill
Grinding flexibility
Coarse and fine grinding
Screen clamping system
Rapid,tool-free
Hammer bar locking
User-friendly mechanism
Automation level
PLC/SCADA compatible
Production flexibility
Multiple configurations
Throughput increase
More than 10%
Interlocked safety
Rotor-door interlock
Maintenance
Minimal downtime

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Custom Options


Screen size
Different size screens
Hammer adjustment
Adjustable to screen clearance
Machine configuration
Multiple configurations for coarse and fine grinding
Grinding application
Coarse and fine grinding
Safety features
Interlocked door with rotor
Access type
Fully-openable sliding doors
Maintenance access
Tool-free screen and hammer changes