Intermediate container for raw material preparation
Streamline your snack and cereal production with this solution that ensures consistent raw material supply, optimizing your process flow and minimizing downtime.

Stores and Conveys Raw Materials Continuously
The Intermediate Container SZB from Hebenstreit GmbH is engineered to enhance your production line’s efficiency by maintaining a continuous feed of raw materials. This unit features a robust screw conveyor for precise material handling and a monitoring sensor to ensure optimal levels and avoid production downtime. It excels in processing a variety of products such as cornflakes, protein bars, and pet kibble, accommodating solid, powder, and granular forms.
Integrating seamlessly with your existing setup, the Intermediate Container SZB supports automated operations for uninterrupted manufacturing. Its energy-efficient design helps minimize running costs, contributing to sustainable production practices. Crafted from durable materials, it provides excellent resistance to wear and is easy to maintain, maximizing uptime and reliability.
Ideal for food processing and snack production, it is adaptable to different plant configurations, ensuring smooth operation across various stages, including extrusion, drying, and conveying. With Hebenstreit’s commitment to customer support, the Intermediate Container SZB can be tailored to specific customer needs, guaranteeing a perfect fit for your operational requirements.
Benefits
- Ensures continuous production with efficient raw material management.
- Minimizes downtime with automated level monitoring and quick material reloading.
- Reduces operational costs by optimizing energy usage during conveying and storage.
- Adapts to diverse product forms, expanding production capabilities.
- Low maintenance requirements increase equipment reliability and lifespan.
- Applications
- Wafers,Biodegradable packaging,Croûtons,Snacks,Pet food,Functional flours,Protein crisps,Cereal bars,Pork rind snacks,Extruded products,Breakfast cereals,Whole grain products
- End products
- Cornflakes,Chocolate-coated cereal bars,Malt-infused snacks,Multi-grain croissants,Potato rings,Legume chips,Hollow wafer tubes,Compostable snack packs,Pet kibble,Breakfast biscuit crisps,Crispbread,Vegan protein chips,Coated wafer bars,Pork cracklings,Protein bars
- Steps before
- Raw Material Preparation,Extrusion
- Steps after
- Drying,Seasoning,Cooling,Co-Extrusion,Cutting,Embossing,Conveying
- Input ingredients
- raw materials,screw conveyor
- Output ingredients
- processed raw materials
- Market info
- Hebenstreit is known for specializing in the manufacture of industrial equipment for wafer production, offering advanced technology and customization for the food industry, with a reputation for high-quality and reliable machinery.
- Intermediate Container Capacity
- Approx. one hour of production
- Stirring Capability
- Supports emptying
- Filling Method
- Screw conveyor
- Level Monitoring
- Sensor-based
- Filling mechanism
- Via screw conveyor
- Level monitoring
- Sensor-based
- Automation level
- Sensor-driven
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Stirring function
- Supports emptying
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Process type
- Extrusion,Raw Material Preparation,Co-Extrusion
- Container capacity
- Approx. capacity for one hour of production
- Discharge method
- Stirrer supported emptying
- Filling method
- Screw conveyor
- Sensor monitoring
- Level sensor
- Stirring mechanism
- Screw conveyor filling,stirrer for emptying assistance