Vertical hammer mill for feed and grain processing
Optimize your milling operations and improve energy efficiency with this vertical hammer mill, designed to seamlessly integrate into your production line while reducing energy consumption by up to 25%. Ideal for handling high-speed, continuous grinding with minimal maintenance requirements.
Grinds and Mills Feed, Grains, and Biomass
The Vertica™ Vertical Hammer Mill from Bühler Group is engineered to enhance energy efficiency in animal feed, grain processing, and biomass applications. Eliminating the need for external aspiration, it achieves up to 25% energy savings. Its compact design facilitates seamless integration in existing lines, supporting continuous, high-speed operations with easy retrofitting. Versatile across multiple product types, including poultry and fish feed pellets, wood pellets, and flour, it processes up to several tons per hour, depending on material and configuration. The system’s automation allows for tailored process adjustments and integration into a smart factory setup. The Vertica’s robust build includes options designed for optimal wear resistance, maintaining high sanitation with easy access for cleaning and maintenance. Equipped with safety features like a two-hand safety mechanism and optional temperature sensors, it ensures operator safety and reliable operation across industry needs. Customizable configurations are available to meet specific processing requirements, supported by Bühler’s engineering expertise.
Benefits
- Reduces energy costs by up to 25% with integrated air circulation, eliminating external aspiration needs.
- Enhances production flexibility with rapid material changeovers and minimized downtime.
- Simplifies maintenance through 360-degree access, ensuring quick servicing and reduced operational disruptions.
- Ensures high hygiene standards with streamlined cleaning access and design.
- Supports seamless integration and plant fit with compact design, suitable for retrofitting and new installations.
- Applications
- Animal feed,Oilseeds,Pulses,Pet food,Wheat,Grain,Grain processing/milling,Spices,Aqua feed,Biomass,Flour service
- End products
- Cumin powder,Sunflower seed meal,Dog kibble,Wood pellets,Chickpea flour,Wheat flour,Cat food granules,Poultry feed pellets,Soybean oil cake,Fish feed pellets,Mdf board fiber,Barley flakes
- Steps before
- Dehulling,Cutting,separating,Drying,Conditioning
- Steps after
- Cooling,buffering,Sifting,grading,Optical sorting,Packing,palletizing
- Input ingredients
- raw material,multi feed,aqua feed,premix,concentrates,grain processing,biomass
- Output ingredients
- processed feed,ground materials,milled grain,energy efficient products
- 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.
- Energy savings
- Up to 25%
- Noise level
- Within 83 dB(A)
- Capacity
- As a single or twin hammer mill solution
- Footprint
- Small
- Automation
- Full range of automation solutions
- Access
- 360° access to rotor,hammers,and screens
- Maintenance
- Fast and simple
- Changeover time
- Short
- Sanitation
- Outstanding
- Working mechanism
- Vertical hammer mills
- Energy efficiency
- Up to 25% savings
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Cleaning method
- Automatic lowering of hopper for accessibility
- Changeover time
- Short
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Integrated air circulation
- No external aspiration needed
- Noise control
- Within 83 dB(A)
- Sanitation
- High sanitation and hygiene benefits
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Suitable for feed and food processing
- Cleanability
- Rotary access for easy cleaning
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel construction
- Density/particle size
- Handles various densities
- Compact footprint
- Yes,small footprint for easy integration
- Access to parts
- 360° access for maintenance
- Discharge method
- Integrated air circulation
- Compact footprint
- Small
- Control panel type
- Stand-alone / Integrated
- Automation
- Standalone / Smart factory integration