Laboratory plansifter for grain milling and brewing

Achieve precise particle-size distribution and quality control across diverse food and grain products with this adaptable sifting solution, ensuring optimal end-product consistency for a wide range of applications from brewing to baking.

Determines Particle-Size Distribution and Grading

The Universal Laboratory Plansifter MLUA from Bühler is designed for precise particle-size distribution assessment across various grain milling and brewing processes. It features a robust modular design, allowing you to customize sieve configurations to fit your specific needs. With variable speed settings from 160 to 300 rpm, the MLUA provides flexible sifting durations from 1 to 15 minutes, meeting stringent EBC and MEBAK brewery guidelines. Its intuitive operation is supported by a rugged housing with integrated drive and stainless steel sieve sets, ensuring both easy use and maintenance. This equipment is ideal for producing end-products like beer, bread flour, and pasta, offering vital quality control in laboratory, processing, and research environments. The MLUA is an essential tool for achieving consistent product quality, and its customizable options support a wide range of applications, from food processing to animal feed production.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency through precise particle-size distribution control.
  • Increases operational flexibility with adjustable sifting speeds and durations.
  • Streamlines quality assurance processes, meeting industry brewing standards.
  • Reduces setup time with easily interchangeable, modular sieve configurations.
  • Simplifies maintenance and cleaning, ensuring long-term equipment reliability.

General


Applications
Durum wheat,Snacks,Grain,Chocolate,Dairy,Asian noodles,Biorefinery,Pulses,Paddy,Brewing,Spices,Biomass,Breakfast cereals,Cocoa,Animal feed,Pasta,Pet food,Nuts,Rice,Dried fruits,Baked goods,Wheat,Insect technology,Oilseeds,Confectionery,Coffee,Vegetables
End products
Spaghetti,Biscuits,Dog kibble,Lager,Pellets,Wheat flour,Cheese,Oats,Cakes,Cattle feed,Sun-dried tomatoes,Peanut oil,Basmati rice,Beer,Jasmine rice,Bioethanol,Muffins,Cake flour,Bread flour,Chips,Protein isolates,Dark chocolate,Cricket flour,Yogurt,Espresso,Milk chocolate,Cornflakes,Candy,Cacao powder,Semolina,Chili powder,Lentil flour,Ramen noodles,Macaroni,Cat kibble,Malted barley,Ground coffee,Almond flour,Instant noodles,Wheat berries,Sunflower oil,Pig feed,Muesli,Dehydrated apple slices,Ale
Steps before
Grinding,Dehulling,Conditioning,Grain handling,Malting
Steps after
Optical sorting,Packing,Palletizing,Sorting
Input ingredients
grain,wheat,durum wheat
Output ingredients
particle-size distribution,milled grain,brewing product
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


Sifting time
1–15 minutes
Speed settings
160,260,300 rpm
Modular design
Yes
Sieve size
Customizable
Sieve tensioning device
Included
Compliance with EBC and MEBAK
Yes
Sieve changeover
Quick-change clamps

Operating Characteristics


Sifting time
1–15 minutes
Speed settings
160,260,300 rpm
Modular design
Customizable sieves and frames
Compliance with brewery guidelines
EBC and MEBAK

Material Compatibility


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


EBC Guidelines
Meets guidelines
MEBAK Guidelines
Meets guidelines

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Baskets/Sieves
Modular design,customizable sieve size
Shape and Design
Rugged housing with integrated drive
Feed/Discharge Method
Manual sieve change capability
Control panel type
Integrated control for speed settings

Custom Options


Modular Design
Customizable sieve sets and bottom frames
Sieve Set Configuration
Standard or Custom
Sifting Speed Settings
160,260,300 rpm
Sieve Change System
Quick-change design
Sifting Time Range
1–15 minutes
Sieve Tensioning Device
Included