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A fresh salad with a walnut oil dressing or a peanut butter sandwich? A bag of roasted cashews or a pack of almond cookies? The common thread among these tasty treats is nut processing equipment. Not all nut ingredients are indeed nuts, botanically speaking. But the machinery that transforms shelled fruits, legumes, and drupes into fried snacks or a paste is similar. As for the food products, there is a nut recipe for every mood and occasion.

Nuts

A snack is a small portion of food ready to eat and simple and fast to prepare. People usually consume snacks during the day between traditional meals such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Snack foods include simple products such as nuts, dried fruits, peanuts as well as packaged and processed foods. Puffed corn products made by extrusion or flavored potato chips are examples of processed foods.

Snacks

Synthetic fertilizers are made of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and are often produced as dry pellets or soluble product.

Synthetic fertilizer

The nearly 5,000 known minerals on earth share some characteristics to be classified as minerals – they are inorganic, solid, naturally occurring elements and have a particular chemical formula and an ordered internal geometric structure. However, minerals are not all the same. One way to divide them is based on their physical characteristics such as hardness, luster, color, and shape. For example, the diamonds we use to make jewelry are very hard minerals while talc is a soft mineral; gold is a shiny mineral while others are less so.

Minerals

Ceramics are defined as inorganic and non-metallic materials. Tthey are typically brittle, hard, and elastic as well as resistant to heat and corrosion; in fact, after shaping them into the desired shape, they are heated in an oven called kiln at very high temperatures (1,000 °C to 1,600 °C). Kaolinite and aluminum oxide are the best-known examples of ceramics.

Ceramics

We continuously talk to suppliers of feed processing technologies that have important know-how on how to create the smarter, better, and greener feed products we need to kickstart a better tomorrow. Are you into making animal feed or pet food and looking for ways to improve your production process? Let’s navigate the world of feed production technologies together!

Feed

Edible oils are fats that you can extract from various plants and animal tissues. The most popular sources are olives and sunflowers. You can use them for different cooking techniques, such as frying, baking, and other methods. Manufacturers are now finding ways to extract oils with a higher natural fat content efficiently using edible oil extraction machines.

Edible Oil

Organic fertilizer production has ancient roots, tracing its origins to ancient farmers who used natural materials like animal manure, compost, and crop residues to improve soil fertility. This sustainable tradition of repurposing organic waste for agricultural benefits has endured through the ages, handed down from one generation of farmers to the next. Producing organic fertilizer industrially involves a series of steps such as extraction, granulation, drying, and employs a combination of organic fertilizer production equipment.

Organic fertilizer

Biomass

Crushing is the process of applying an amplified force to a material to break it down into smaller pieces. A crusher is a machine designed to crush large chunks of material into smaller bits or a powder. They are used to reduce mineral rocks to smaller rocks, gravel, or dust. They are also used to reduce the size of waste materials for easier disposal/recycling or to reduce the size of a solid mix of raw materials. Crusher equipment selection depends on the physical properties of the material to be processed, the in-feed size, and the desired output particle size.

Continuous

Industrial

Before final granulation, coarse crushing of materials is necessary, especially when dealing with continuous flakes or clumped materials. Effective preliminary crushing can ensure smooth granulation and prevent downstream equipment blockages.
<h2>Efficiently crushes large flakes and materials</h2>
The Pre-Crusher APC from Hosokawa Alpine is engineered for effective coarse crushing. This unit features counter-rotating grinding rollers that efficiently crush flakes and other materials into smaller pieces. The rollers can be outfitted with either bars or discs, offering flexibility based on specific requirements. With roller diameters of 300 mm and working widths ranging from 200 to 800 mm, the pre-crusher caters to a variety of processing needs. It offers a throughput capacity ranging from 1 to 120 t/h, driven by robust units of 2 x 1.5 kW to 2 x 15 kW. The system is designed for dust-free operation and can produce particles smaller than 30 mm, making it suitable for a broad range of industrial applications, including chemical, food, and recycling industries.

Industrial pre-crusher for coarse crushing

Crushing

Granulation

solid

In the field of powder and particle processing, achieving medium-fine crushing of hard materials like ceramics and minerals is essential. Finding a method that combines energy efficiency with precise size reduction is key to optimizing your production process.
<h2>Achieve fine crushing with low energy requirements</h2>
The High-Pressure Roller Mill ECP by Hosokawa Alpine is designed for continuous operation, producing granules with a steep distribution. It operates through counter-rotating rollers pressed together by hydraulic systems. This selective contact creates high inner tensions leading to fractures, ensuring medium-fine crushing with minimal contamination. Its effective milling force allows for compact systems with low energy needs. This versatility makes it suitable for crushing hard materials like ceramics, minerals (5-9 on MOHS hardness), metals, and metal alloys. The ECP can be used in a closed circuit with screening machines or classifiers, achieving throughput capacities ranging from 0.2 to 120 tons per hour. Roller diameters vary from 200 mm to 1,100 mm, with working widths of 50 to 1,200 mm and drive units of 11 kW to 500 kW.

High-pressure roller mill for medium-fine crushing

Classifying

Milling machines are used to reduce the size of material by cutting, crushing, or grinding it. The choice of industrial milling equipment depends on the industry and the materials to work with. Besides, there is a significant difference between those aimed to remove layers from metal or other materials workpieces and those designed to reduce particle size for materials that come in bulk.

Milling

Screening

In various industrial sectors, especially chemicals and minerals processing, achieving precise particle size distribution is crucial. Traditional milling methods may lack the required granule sharpness and uniformity, leading to inefficiencies in downstream applications.
<h2>Achieve precise granule distribution</h2>
The High-Pressure Roller Mill ECP by Hosokawa Alpine is designed for the medium-fine crushing of hard materials, offering a solution for processes demanding sharp-edged, uniform particles. Featuring a roller press mechanism, this mill ensures a steep particle size distribution curve, which is essential for various industrial applications. The technology is particularly beneficial in the production of chemical products, as well as in the minerals and metals industry, where precise particle sizing is required. The high-pressure environment promotes efficient size reduction, optimizing operational performance and reducing waste. With robust design and low maintenance requirements, the High-Pressure Roller Mill ECP contributes to consistency and reliability in your milling process.

High pressure roller mill for medium-fine crushing

Processing

In various industries like chemicals, food, and recycling, there is often a need to process brittle materials without creating too much fine dust or compromising the integrity of the material. Traditional crushing methods can be too harsh, resulting in unnecessary waste and inefficiency.
<h2>Gently crush brittle materials</h2>
The Flake Crusher AFC by Hosokawa Alpine is designed for the gentle crushing of brittle, easily broken materials. This crusher operates with a horizontal rotor, ensuring that the materials are not subjected to excessive force, which can lead to fine particles and dust. The robust construction allows for the processing of a wide range of substances, from chemicals and food to recycling materials. With adjustable settings, it can handle various material properties and sizes, making it highly versatile. The design emphasizes minimal maintenance, making it suitable for continuous operation in industrial environments. Hosokawa Alpine has optimized this crusher to minimize downtime, contributing to overall process efficiency. Common applications include processing flakes, chips, and similar materials that need to maintain a specific particle size.

Flake crushers for gentle crushing of brittle materials

In industries such as pharmaceutical, food, and chemical processing, efficient and thorough breaking of lumps or aggregates is crucial for maintaining consistent material handling. Compact and sanitation-friendly solutions are required to handle materials without compromising product integrity or safety.
<h2>Break down lumps with precision and efficiency</h2>
The Rotocrusher, manufactured by Hanningfield Process Systems, is a single-roll lump breaker (rotary crushing valve type) designed to meet stringent industrial requirements. Constructed according to cGMP standards, it features one or two rollers for optimal lump breaking during processing. The Rotocrusher can seamlessly integrate with existing Cleaning-In-Place and Sterilization-In-Place systems, thanks to its stainless steel EN 1.4404 (AISI 316L) construction. Its compact, standard design allows it to function effectively as a pre-breaker when used in conjunction with cone mills or other sieve-type equipment. Suitable for various material sizes ranging from DN 100 to DN 300, it achieves an output flow rate between 750kgs/hr and 3,000kgs/hr, making it ideal for high-capacity applications.

Rotary crushing valve for lump breaking

Batch

In the mining, chemical, and glass industries, initial size reduction of hard materials is crucial to ensure efficient downstream processing. Handling materials like ores, glass, and ceramics requires robust pre-crushing solutions capable of dealing with tough and abrasive feedstocks.
<h2>Pre-crush materials quickly and uniformly</h2>
The Fritsch Jaw Crusher PULVERISETTE 1 classic line Model I is designed for the pre-crushing of hard and very hard brittle materials, including ferrous alloys. With a maximum feed size of 60 mm and a continuous throughput of up to 140 kg/h, it supports effective pre-comminution for batch or continuous operation. This crusher operates with a high-pressure mechanism between one fixed and one movable crushing jaw within an enclosed grinding chamber. The 10-stage adjustable gap ensures tailored final fineness, and the device's compact design facilitates ease of cleaning, contributing to sample integrity. High performance is further guaranteed by adaptable crushing jaw kinematics and the ability to seamlessly integrate with the FRITSCH Disk Mill PULVERISETTE 13 classic line for subsequent fine grinding.

Jaw crusher for pre-crushing hard and brittle materials

Manual

In brewery applications, precise grinding of barley malt is essential to ensure consistent production quality. Manual adjustments and maintenance can hinder efficiency and consistency, creating a need for a reliable, low-maintenance solution.
<h2>Optimize barley malt crushing operations</h2>
The Series 900/999 Roller Mill from Roskamp by CPM offers a robust solution for barley malt crushing in brewery applications. This equipment features automated or manual roll gap adjustment and feed gate control, ensuring precise and consistent grinding. Roll tram and parallelism are maintained by its durable construction. Equipped with solid rolls and operating at horsepower levels from 7.5 to 75 HP, it provides long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance requirements. The mill also includes features such as a chilled cast iron roll, single-point handwheel roll adjustment, and an adjustable motor base with carbon steel construction. Optional features include heavy-duty magnets, scalpers for removing foreign materials, and stainless steel components for varied processing needs.

Industrial roller mill for barley malt crushing

Grinders use a spinning blade or rotating abrasive elements to reduce the size of various materials. The specifications, RPM and grit of the engineered grinder, will result in various particle sizes. As a result, what you want to make will determine the type of grinder you need. Grinding is used for improving the texture and flow properties of various products and to enhance the flavor of food products such as coffee, spices, sugar, nuts, sesame, poppy seeds, lentils, wheat, and rice. Choosing the right rotational speed, grinding elements, and processing power allow the grinding and shredding of a wide range of materials into coarse or fine powders. Popular types of heavy duty grinders in food processing include angle grinders, bench grinders and meat grinders.

Grinding

In brewing and distilling industries, achieving fine and consistent crushed barley malt is essential for optimal efficiency and flavor extraction. Traditional methods may struggle with maintenance and consistent output, leading to inefficiencies in the production process.
<h2>Ensures uniform grinding and particle size control</h2>
The Roskamp Series 650 Roller Mill by CPM is specifically designed for barley malt crushing. Equipped with single-point roll adjustment and solid rolls, this product ensures long operational life and quiet, efficient performance using V-belt drives. The heavy-duty relief springs protect the rolls, while roll corrugations cater to a broad range of applications. This roller mill achieves consistent particle size control without the need for aspiration systems, making it a low-maintenance solution. Available in multiple models with varying capacities, it supports drive horsepower ranging from 5 to 25. Additionally, features such as barnacle magnets in the feed hopper and pillow block bearings further optimize the grinding process. Optional attachments include prehoppers and agitators for enhanced functionality.

Efficient barley malt crushing with roller mills

In industrial settings where precise and consistent particle size reduction is critical, traditional hammermills and other crushing methods may leave much to be desired. These methods can pose challenges such as uneven product size, higher maintenance requirements, and inefficiencies that impede throughput.
<h2>Ensuring uniform particle size with advanced roll technology</h2>
The 1600 Series Roll Crushers by Roskamp, under CPM, are designed for demanding crushing applications, featuring 16-inch roll diameters and horsepower ranging from 50 to 300 HP. These crushers offer unique bearing slides for precise, consistent production and can easily adapt to full automation. With self-aligning, double-row spherical roller bearings and split pillow block bearing housing, the 1600 Series ensures durability and continuous performance. Available in single, double, or triple roll configurations, it suits various uses with roll corrugations and speed differential ratios. It features an axial fan for air circulation, adjustable motor bases, and manual roll adjustments via jack screws to tailor the operation to specific needs.

Heavy-duty roll crushers for crushing applications

For industries requiring robust crushing capabilities, traditional methods may fall short in meeting high-demand production needs. Challenges such as inconsistent particle size and high maintenance can affect overall productivity, necessitating advanced technology for efficient and consistent crushing operations.
<h2>Achieve consistent and efficient crushing</h2>
The 1200 Series Roll Crusher, by CPM Roskamp, addresses these challenges by providing reliable and consistent crushing for various demanding applications. This series features a 12-inch roll diameter and operates at a horsepower range of 30 to 225 HP. It is available in two-, four-, and six-roll designs, ensuring adaptability to a wide range of production requirements. Noteworthy features include self-aligning, double-row spherical roller bearings and split pillow block bearing housings, which enhance durability and reduce maintenance requirements. The unique bearing slides assure accurate and consistent production. The roll corrugation and speed differential ratios can be adjusted to match specific operating conditions, while the machine's functions can be fully automated. Standard features like chilled cast iron rolls and alloy steel shafts further elevate performance across its multiple configurations, making it suitable for industries such as animal feed, oilseed processing, and biomass.

Roller mills for high-demand crushing applications

In the tomato processing industry, achieving efficient and high-quality extraction of tomato juices or pulps is crucial. Issues like insufficient yield, product contamination, and lengthy processing times can significantly impact productivity and product quality.
<h2>Efficient extraction for high-quality tomato products</h2>
The Crushing Mill by CFT Group is designed primarily for tomato processing, though it is equally capable of processing a range of other fruits and vegetables. Featuring a rubber-free system, it ensures the purity of the final product by minimizing the risk of rubber contamination. A high processing efficiency mechanism enables the rapid and effective extraction of juices or pulps, maintaining high-quality outputs with minimal heat generation and mechanical stress on raw materials. This versatile unit can handle up to 1,000 tons of produce per day, making it suitable for large-scale operations. Its durable materials and robust construction contribute to longevity, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Cleaning and maintenance are designed to be straightforward, allowing for minimal downtime. The mill is particularly useful for industries dealing with fruits, tomato, and vegetables, ensuring a pure and high-yield product.

Tomato processing crushing mill

Industrial extraction equipment unlocks the valuable compounds hidden away in natural materials. Automated extraction equipment is applied in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to extract active compounds from medicinal plants or herbs. For example, extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants. But the process is also fundamental to the food industry, recovering various components like aromas, oleoresins, and proteins.  Considerations for selecting suitable extraction technology include the type of plant material to be processed, the extract's heat sensitivity, and the production volume.

Extraction

liquid

Processing berries and stone fruits into fine mash for juice production demands equipment that minimizes suspended solids and oxidation. Optimizing this process improves juice quality and extraction efficiency.
<h2>Produces fine mash with adjustable crushing</h2>
The KVS 2-80 Grinding Mill from Bucher Unipektin is designed for producing fine mash from berries and stone fruits. Featuring contra-rotating steel rollers with adjustable gap clearance, it ensures minimal suspended solids and reduced oxidation. The mill includes a housing with both a feed aperture and a product ejection aperture. The rollers are driven by an asynchronous motor with a frequency converter for controlled operation. Torque protection prevents damage from foreign objects, and the drive system stops automatically if critical torque levels are exceeded. This grinding mill processes up to 8–12 tons of berries per hour, weighs 325 kg, and measures 1562 x 733 x 576 mm (L x W x H). It operates with a connected load of 4 kW at 400 V, using stainless steel (DIN 1.4301) for all product-contacting parts.

Crushing mill for berries and stone fruits

Biomass fuels come in many forms and often include impurities that can damage equipment and cause process disruptions.  Successful biomass energy conversion operations invest in equipment that reliably removes impurities and processes raw fuel material into more consistent forms suitable for use in modern boilers.


<h2>Robust and easy to maintain screening and pre-processing equipment for biomass energy conversion</h2>
Raumaster has been working in the wood processing and energy industries in Finland for over 30 years.  The company is a world renowned expert in biomass material handling solutions and offers a line of screens and crushers that prepare your raw biomass fuel before it reaches your boiler.  All raw biomass fuels inevitably contain some impurities such as stones, metal, and oversized particles.  These are removed from your fuel stream by disc screens, gyratory screens, vibratory screens, and air classifiers before they can damage equipment or interrupt the process.  Magnets, metal detectors, and eddy current separators are also used when a high degree of metal contamination is present.  Crushers are available with slowly turning shredding heads or cutting drums with higher rotation speeds depending on the nature of the raw biomass input and the desired particle size for subsequent processing.  The screens, separators, and crushers are combined and implemented in your plant as a complete optimized solution tailored specifically to your raw materials and process.  All equipment is designed for reliable operation with low maintenance costs.  Effort has been made in all equipment designs to give reliable operation and very easy maintenance.

Solid biomass screening and crushing equipment

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.

Separation

A shredder is used to reduce the size of various materials through the cutting action of its contra-rotating shredding rollers or knife shafts. Industrial shredders come in many different designs, sizes, and variations. Shredders are best used for the disposal of used tires, scrap metal, car wrecks, garbage, recycling of plastics, paper, and shredding of various foods such as cooked cereals. The choice of a suitable heavy duty shredder depends on the properties of the material to be processed, the desired shred size, the size of the in feed material, and the volume of material to be processed.

Shredding

When working with brittle, easily broken materials, achieving a fine, uniform granulate can be challenging. Precise crushing is essential in applications like recycling tablets, reducing dust, and preparing materials for further processing like drying and mixing.
<h2>Crush and strain materials efficiently.</h2>
The Flake Crusher AFC by Hosokawa Alpine is specifically designed for the gentle crushing of brittle materials. This crusher uses a horizontal rotor to strain materials through a screen, achieving a circumferential speed of around 1 m/s. The rotor can oscillate or rotate, making it versatile for various applications. Made entirely of stainless steel, the Flake Crusher AFC is suitable for use in hazardous dust areas and can be completely disassembled for easy cleaning. It is available in different sizes, with throughput capacities ranging from 50 kg/h to 1,500 kg/h.

Flake crusher for hygroscopic substances and lumped salts

In the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing industries, achieving high-quality granulation and homogenization of bulk materials is essential. Conventional methods often struggle with handling soft to medium-hard materials efficiently and cleanly, particularly when precision and consistency are crucial.
<h2>Granulate and homogenize bulk materials effectively</h2>
The Bexmill ABM from Hosokawa Alpine is a versatile and efficient solution for granulating and homogenizing bulk materials. This equipment is designed to handle soft to medium-hard materials in a single step, ensuring quick tool changes and minimal cleaning times. With a conical grinding chamber, it provides high throughput rates and fine particle size distribution. The adjustable rotor allows for optimal crushing without opening the chamber, making it suitable for various applications such as crushing flakes, homogenizing mixtures, and disintegrating agglomerates. Available in multiple sizes, the Bexmill ABM can process from laboratory-scale to industrial-scale operations, with capacities ranging from 10 kg/h to 10 t/h. It supports industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing, offering options for dust-tight, gas-tight, and stainless steel designs compliant with FDA standards.

Granulation and homogenization with bexmill Abm

Homogenization is the process of reducing particle size in mixtures to improve the consistency, uniformity, and stability of the product. The choice of a homogenizer depends on the nature of the product, desired particle size, the physical state of the ingredients, and pressure requirements during the process. Homogenization is widely used in the biotech industry for cell lysis and in the pharmaceutical industry for the emulsification of creams and ointments; it also finds applications in the cosmetics and food industries for improving the consistency and uniformity of various products.

Homogenization

Powder

In the food processing industry, achieving consistent quality while managing large-scale production is a significant challenge. Manufacturers often struggle with integrating various stages of production into a seamless process, which can lead to inefficiencies and inconsistencies in the final product.
<h2>Automate and integrate your food production processes</h2>
The PRO³ by GLASS Maschinen is a comprehensive production system designed to streamline and automate food processing workflows. It offers fully automatic production processes with interconnecting systems that enable the integration of multiple machines into a cohesive process plant. Capable of handling capacities from 15 to 2700 liters, this system includes advanced features like temperature control systems, automatic dosages, and integrated vacuum systems for vacuum cooling and fine crushing. The process control via touchscreen allows for precise process data acquisition and trend charting, ensuring optimal operation. The system supports remote control and operator data acquisition, making it versatile across various food production applications including convenience food, delicatessen & cheese, vegetarian & vegan products, meat production, and confectionery. GLASS Maschinen, a member of the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group), guarantees that its equipment meets stringent hygiene and quality standards.

Integrated production system for food processing

Blending

Whether it is marmalade or pizza, sauce or hummus, chocolate or fruit puree, most food products undergo a cooking step during their production process. Cooking is nothing more than applying heat to food, but there are different methods to do it. For instance, baking, frying, and roasting involve cooking food without using water, unlike boiling or steaming. Industrial cookers such as vacuum and pressure cookers, industrial fryers, industrial ovens, and industrial roasters focus on specialized applications that meet the different needs of the food industry by helping producers achieve a homogeneous cooking process.

Cooking

Industrial cooling equipment varies according to the consistency and temperature conversion demands the material you are handling, but the process typically involves heat exchange treatment as your products are conveyed through a cooling chamber equipped with extraction fans or circulating water. Temperature control is a crucial aspect of your commercial production and cooling systems are applied to a range of industries.

Cooling

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

Vacuum

Analytical laboratories and industrial facilities require precise sample preparation for the analysis of heterogeneous materials. The challenge often lies in reducing large, mixed material samples into fine, uniform specimens ready for further analysis.
<h2>Efficient sample reduction and division for analysis</h2>
The Cutting Mill Combination from Fritsch consists of the Universal Cutting Mill PULVERISETTE 19 large and the Universal Cutting Mill PULVERISETTE 19. Operating at variable rotational speeds of 50-700 rpm and 300-3000 rpm respectively, this combination allows the processing of 2 liters of sample material with a particle size of 30 mm in a single step. The initial pre-crushing is performed by the PULVERISETTE 19 large, followed by automatic division and fine comminution by the PULVERISETTE 19 to achieve a final fineness of less than 500 μm. Equipped with a high-performance Cyclone separator, it ensures efficient sample exhaustion in a 60-liter container. The system can handle highly heterogeneous samples like household waste, construction debris, and automotive recycling fractions, making it suitable for applications in environmental analysis, construction materials, and the food industry. The patented two-stage comminution process and customizable accessories such as cutting tools and sieve cassettes contribute to its versatility and efficiency.

Cutting mill combination for heterogeneous material reduction

Comminution

Cutting

Post-harvest grape processing requires precise and efficient sorting and washing to ensure quality before crushing and pressing in the winemaking process.
<h2>Streamline manual grape sorting and cleaning</h2>
The grape sorting and washing lines from Della Toffola are designed to handle various manual sorting tasks before the grapes are crushed and pressed. This includes removing leaves, twigs, stems, and damaged grapes. The system ensures even distribution of grapes over a flat surface and includes modular components such as grape washing and drying tunnels, vibrating dosing units, and sorting benches with PVC conveyor belts. These lines are customizable with options including stainless steel vibrating sorting benches, elevator belts, grape destemmers, crushers, roller crushers, and different types of pumps. Ideal for wineries aiming for top-quality output, these lines enhance speed and effectiveness in the grape sorting process.

Grape sorting and washing lines

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

Pressing

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

In diverse fields such as biomass processing, pet food manufacturing, and industrial recycling, there exists a need for reliable crushing solutions that can handle substantial loads with reduced maintenance and downtime. Operations demand robust machinery capable of crushing dense materials consistently and efficiently, addressing material volume reduction challenges.
<h2>Deliver high torque crushing at low speed</h2>
The Titan Crusher offered by CPM is engineered for medium- to heavy-duty crushing applications. Featuring a 6-inch diameter crusher shaft equipped with tungsten carbide hardfaced lugs, it ensures durability and excellent material contact. The high torque at low speeds minimizes wear and tear, prolonging the lifespan of components. Constructed from carbon steel, it includes carbon steel split grids with a half-inch wall steel frame for added strength. The lip seal shaft has provisions for air purge and oil cooling or bath, enhancing operational efficiency and maintenance ease. The Titan Crusher incorporates side access for easy grid removal and an electronic shear pin for jam protection, ensuring operational reliability.

Industrial crusher for medium- to heavy-duty applications

In many industrial settings, efficiently reducing the size of materials up to 6 inches is a critical yet challenging process. Handling such large feed sizes requires robust solutions capable of withstanding demanding crushing applications.
<h2>Achieve precise material breakdown</h2>
The Heavy-Duty Crusher Head from CPM is engineered specifically for demanding crushing applications involving materials up to 6 inches in size. It features a rotor shaft mounted on roller bearings housed in a split pillow block assembly, ensuring stability and durability during operation. Constructed from carbon steel, the crusher head includes an infeed paddle agitator and a plate magnet to handle a variety of material types. Standard features include stainless steel product contact areas, a reversible screen, and options for direct-couple or V-belt drive systems with guards. Widths range from 12 to 52 inches, catering to different throughput requirements.

Heavy-duty crusher for 6-inch material

In the production of high-quality chocolate, one of the critical steps is the accurate separation of cocoa nibs from shells after the beans have been roasted. Inefficiency at this stage can lead to a lower yield and increased waste, directly impacting overall production quality and cost.
<h2>Crush and separate cocoa beans precisely</h2>
The LAB Winnower from Bühler is designed to handle the demanding requirements of cocoa bean processing. This compact and effective system crushes cocoa beans and separates the shells from the nibs with exceptional precision through sieving and air classification. Equipped with a frequency-controlled crusher, the LAB Winnower ensures maximum yield by matching crushing intensity to different bean characteristics, thus producing a low volume of fines. The adjustable air classification process further enhances product quality by enabling precise control over the separation of nibs and shells. With a throughput capacity of up to 150 kg/h, the system allows for continuous quality analysis and control by taking samples from each sieve deck. Additionally, the LAB Winnower's closed design minimizes dust pollution, ensuring a hygienic processing environment that meets high food safety standards through its fully stainless steel processing zone.

Laboratory winnowing system for cocoa beans

Industrial sampling equipment are systems that allow manufacturers to test (in other words to take a sample of) the products they are manufacturing. This process is generally implemented as a means of quality control but it can also be used as a mean to ensure that production processes adhere to certain regulatory standards. Quality control in your manufacturing process starts with precision sampling techniques. Automated systems deliver consistent samples at a pre-set rate for accurate testing and probing. Sampling technology uses a calibration system involving a series of sensors to extract the material at high levels of reliability.

Sampling

Sieving machines are available in various designs such as linear sieves, tumbler sieves, and vibrating sieves each employing a different sieving action. The choice of a suitable sieving machine depends on the desired particle size distribution, required amplitude and frequency of vibrations, and the physical state of the mixture. Sieving machines are used for removing dust from granular products and for grading grains. They are also used for the classification of granular material and the separation of solids from a slurry mix in the food processing industries.

Sieving

In the cocoa processing industry, achieving a high yield with minimal shell content is crucial. Traditional methods can result in significant fines and inefficient separation, causing waste and lowering product quality.
<h2>Efficiently separate cocoa nibs from shells</h2>
The Barth Winnower from Buhler is an advanced system designed for precise separation of cocoa nibs from shells. This system features a two-stage crushing process with impact crushers, allowing for finely tuned control of crushing intensity based on cocoa bean origin. It includes high-capacity sieving with the option of 3 to 7 sieve decks and an integrated shell aspiration. This flexibility minimizes fines and provides high separation efficiency, ensuring maximum yield regardless of the beans' characteristics. Its swing-out aspiration box makes maintenance and cleaning straightforward. Additionally, automatic parameterization adjusts vacuum control for optimal separation, regardless of throughput or sieve condition.

Winnowing system for cocoa processing

In the production of chocolate and other cocoa-based products, managing the consistent melting of ingredients such as butter, grease, and cocoa mass is crucial to ensure smooth processing and high-quality outputs.
<h2>Efficiently melt and maintain uniform temperatures</h2>
The lumps melting system by Boema is designed to efficiently melt lumps of various products including butter, grease, chocolate, and cocoa mass. These systems feature an upper grid that can be heated with hot water (over 60°C) or steam, allowing lumps to melt quickly as they pass into the underlying heated tank. This tank maintains the product's temperature and completes the melting of any remaining solid parts. For products that are harder to melt, the system can include a lumps crushing machine, which breaks down lumps into small flakes to facilitate faster melting. The system is available in both horizontal and vertical axes configurations, ensuring versatility for different industrial setups.

Lumps melting system for chocolate and cocoa mass

<span style="font-weight: 400">The heating process is a step of raising the temperature of food, pharma, cosmetics, and many other types of products. You may employ different heating solutions for this process, depending on the type of product you intend to manufacture. Selecting the appropriate heater machine for your product is quite important since various products require different ranges of temperatures and different ways of heat transfer using exchangers. Industrial heating equipment varies in two ways - the type of material it can process and the reaction you want to achieve.</span>

Heating

Melting

In pharmaceutical and food industries, handling and pre-treating various powder and solid materials pose significant challenges, including contamination risks and dust generation. Ensuring efficient, dust-free material processing is crucial to maintain product quality and comply with regulatory standards.
<h2>Process materials while minimizing contamination risks</h2>
The integrated Raw & Auxiliary materials pre-treatment system from Austar is designed for the closed treatment stages of unpacking, self-cleaning, loading, crushing, and sieving of a wide range of powder and solid materials. This system employs advanced integration technology, which ensures dust-free operation and features a modular design for easy disassembling, assembling, and cleaning. The flexible and expandable design allows the system to be adapted to various process requirements, promoting efficient and contamination-free material handling. This not only ensures the maintenance of high product quality but also facilitates dust-free production, drastically reducing the risk of cross-contamination during the treatment and transportation process.

Integrated raw & auxiliary material pre-treatment system

Industrial cleaning equipment is used to wash or disinfect machinery and the production/warehouse area. It may also be used to sterilize the product, equipment, tools, floor or work surfaces and to purify or clean the product by removing impurities. Choosing a suitable cleaning system depends on the type of product or equipment to be cleaned, the sensitivity of the product to heat, pressure, and chemicals, and the level of sterility desired.

Cleaning

A loading system feeds your continuous or batch processing machine with the specified material or item in line with the flow of production. Loaders transfer the articles from one stage of preparation to the next with uniformity and accuracy.

Loading

Unpacking

In the pharmaceutical industry, precise particle size control is crucial for consistent drug formulation and bioavailability. Dealing with materials of varying properties, from crystalline to fibrous, presents significant challenges in maintaining uniform particle size without compromising material integrity.
<h2>Achieve precise particle size reduction</h2>
The AUSMILL series by Austar includes hammer mills, cone mills, and centrifugal sieving mills, each designed for specific material properties and applications. The hammer mill HMA series efficiently crushes rigid and fibrous materials with adjustable screen sizes (0.2-10mm) and features temperature control and dust prevention mechanisms. The cone mill CMA series addresses both dry and wet materials with its customizable crushing rotor and real-time monitoring systems. The centrifugal sieving mill SCMA series excels in handling viscous materials, offering high-capacity, low-temperature rise operations, and effective particle size control via centrifugal force. All the mills support CIP/SIP for ease of maintenance and comply with stringent pharmaceutical standards.

Particle size control equipment for pharmaceutical applications

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

As an olive oil producer, achieving a unique taste and quality profile in your extra virgin olive oil is critical. Traditional methods can struggle to maintain and enhance the intrinsic qualities of each crop during production.
<h2>Customizable and efficient olive oil extraction system</h2>
The AlfaOliver 500 is a small-scale process module designed by Alfa Laval for olive growers. It combines advanced olive oil processing equipment into an integrated, compact, frame-mounted system. The unit allows producers to differentiate their extra virgin olive oil from standard products by maintaining and enhancing each crop’s unique characteristics. The modular design offers various configurations, including a choice of crushing systems (hammer crusher, disc crusher, or crushing and depitting machine) and malaxing systems that can use traditional processes or inert gas to protect the paste from oxidation. The system supports customizable malaxing cycles and temperatures for each batch, all within a continuous processing line. Leveraging over a century of Alfa Laval's experience, this unit ensures high performance, advanced technology, and exceptional reliability.

Olive oil extraction system for extra virgin olive oil

In an olive oil extraction line, the preparation of the olive paste plays a vital role in the efficiency of oil recovery and the quality of the final product. Effective crushing affects both the amount and taste of the oil.
<h2>Facilitates efficient oil recovery and quality</h2>
The Alfa Laval range of crushers, which includes hammer crushers, disc crushers, and depitters, is designed for the efficient preparation of olive paste. These systems break the olives into small pieces, facilitating the release of oil in subsequent stages such as malaxing and horizontal decanting. Hammer crushers utilize rotating hammers with wear-resistant metal plates to crush the olives against a stationary grid, while disc crushers employ toothed discs to tear the fruit apart. The depitter creates a paste while separating the pits unbroken. This variation in crushing techniques impacts the quantity, taste, and oxidative stability of the oil. Alfa Laval crushers prioritize strength, reliability, and ease of maintenance.

Olive paste preparation crushers

In pharmaceutical and chemical production, raw materials often need to be grated or shredded to achieve a defined particle size for further processing. This is crucial for maintaining consistency and quality in the final product.
<h2>Achieve precise particle size reduction</h2>
The PGS Series by Alexanderwerk Inc. is engineered for grating, shredding, crushing, and deagglomerating solid, dry, or slightly moist substances. Designed to meet pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial standards, it includes features such as a universal drive motor with a quick release coupling for easy attachment changes, including the RFG 150 DA rotor fine granulator. It can process up to 10,000 kg/h, depending on the material and cylinder type. The cylinders are available with various bore sizes to produce different granule geometries. The mobile design allows for flexible positioning and easy maintenance, making it a versatile choice for various industries.

Industrial grater and shredder for pharmaceutical and chemical applications

When storing or transporting bulk materials, large lumps or agglomerates can form, causing disruptions in downstream processes. These oversized particles need to be broken down efficiently to ensure smooth processing and handling.
<h2>Break down large lumps with precision</h2>
The Pre-Crusher APC by Hosokawa Alpine is designed to reduce the size of coarse materials into smaller, manageable chunks prior to further processing. This system is ideal for handling materials that form clumps due to factors like storage, sedimentation, or pressure. The pre-crusher can be integrated directly into your processing line, enhancing cost-effectiveness and saving space by eliminating the need for additional conveyors or vacuum devices. It is suitable for a wide range of industries, including chemicals, environmental engineering, construction materials, and food processing. With options ranging from coarse to fine crushers, including single and dual-shaft designs, the Hosokawa Alpine Pre-Crusher ensures precise particle size reduction. Models come with replaceable components such as sieves and toothed plates, providing ease of maintenance and adjustable gap geometry for custom particle size control.

Pre-crusher for reducing large particle size in bulk materials

In the plastics industry, precise and efficient size reduction of materials is crucial. When dealing with materials that need to be finely grounded without compromising their inherent properties, a specialized grinding solution is essential.
<h2>Achieve fine grinding of plastics</h2>
The Alpine AFS fine cutting mill, by Hosokawa Alpine, is designed for the fine grinding of soft to medium-hard plastics, creating an end-product with smooth cubic shapes and excellent flow properties. The mill is characterized by its progressive grinding mechanism, which features a tapered grinding gap from the inside to the outside, ensuring high throughput at low specific energy consumption. The grinding disc, with its optimized tooth geometry, minimizes maintenance and wear while providing consistent product quality. It allows for temperature and filling level measurement within the grinding chamber, ensuring efficient and high-quality production. This equipment is suitable for both virgin materials and product from a granulator, making it versatile for various applications in the plastics industry. Moreover, for heat-sensitive materials, it can be operated in cryogenic mode, adding to its flexibility.

Fine cutting mill for soft to medium-hard plastics

In industries where precise dosing of low-density materials such as alternative fuels is critical, traditional equipment can struggle to maintain accuracy and consistent flow rates. This can result in inefficiencies and increased operational costs.
<h2>Handles and doses low-density materials accurately</h2>
The MAMMUTHUS Light, developed by the HASLER Group, is a gravimetric apron extractor weigh feeder tailored for the continuous transport and dosing of low-density materials. This design is particularly effective for high-flow rate applications, integrating both an extractor and a weigh feeder in one compact system, minimizing both the equipment footprint and maintenance needs. The MAMMUTHUS Light is ideally used for Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF) to power energy production, significantly reducing fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. With its metal apron conveyor and built-in force sensors, it ensures accurate dosing with an accuracy of ±1%. Key features include a pressure drum at the hopper outlet, a crusher at the discharge point, and a waste collector. The system's robust construction guarantees durability, and it is well-suited for continuous operations in cement plants, where dosing precision is vital. Control can be managed via the SCMIII material flow control system, offering real-time data on flow and quantity.

Weigh belt feeder for low-density materials

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

In industrial settings, compacted materials can pose challenges for downstream processes. Whether bulk materials have compacted during storage or transport, ensuring their flow-ability is critical for successful operations like milling, mixing, or conveying.
<h2>Efficiently break down compacted materials</h2>
The Hanningfield LumpBreaker is designed for the efficient deagglomeration of compacted materials into smaller particles. This lump breaker can process up to 10,000 kgs/hr, making it ideal for high-throughput applications. Its robust construction features dual-shaft, cross-meshed rotating breaker arms that reduce particle size through cutting and shearing. The unit has a 2.2kW motor set to a standard speed of 200RPM, with an option for variable speed. The smallest achievable particle size is approximately 10mm. All contact parts are made of 316L stainless steel with FDA-compliant seals, while non-contact parts are made of 304 stainless steel. The lump breaker can be customized with various mounting solutions and inlet/outlet configurations, ensuring seamless integration into your process. Optional features include variable speed and ATEX certification.

Industrial lump breaker for compact material deagglomeration

In laboratory and industrial settings, preparing samples for analysis often involves reducing the size of materials like plastics, textiles, or fibrous substances. This can be challenging due to the varying hardness and structure of these materials, requiring precise and adaptable milling solutions.
<h2>Efficiently reduce sample size with high-speed cutting</h2>
The Cutting Mill PULVERISETTE 15 by Fritsch is designed for the comminution of dry sample materials with soft to medium-hard consistency and fibrous or cellulosic materials. Operating at a rotor speed of up to 3400 rpm, it offers high air throughput and ensures fast processing with reproducible results. It has a maximum feed size of 70x70 mm and a throughput capacity of up to 50 liters per hour. The device features an externally adjustable cutting gap and rotor knives that can be turned to double their service life. Its unique grinding chamber geometry minimizes dead space and provides progressive cutting, preventing blockages and enabling swift, residue-free cleaning. The device is ideal for industries such as plastics, textiles, agriculture, forestry, environment, construction materials, chemical analysis, and food processing.

Cutting mill for dry sample comminution

When dealing with the challenge of converting raw feedstocks like wood chips, corn stover, and bamboo into uniform particles, traditional equipment can often require pre-drying and consume high amounts of energy. This process can be inefficient and costly, especially for materials with varying moisture contents.
<h2>Achieve uniform particle size efficiently</h2>
The M24M Series Crumbler® from Forest Concepts is a medium-scale rotary shear designed to handle a wide range of materials including wood chips, corn stover, switchgrass, bamboo, sage, hemp, and agave. Capable of processing up to 2 wet tons (1 dry ton) per hour and 4,000 wet tons (2,000 dry tons) per year, it produces highly uniform particles that enhance conversion efficiencies. Unlike traditional systems, it operates efficiently without requiring pre-drying of high and low moisture feedstocks. Featuring options for 20hp or 30hp energy consumption and customizable PLC controls, this compact rotary shear fits seamlessly into various system configurations, including single unit, stacked, or sequential setups. The modular design accommodates different cutter-width processing heads, allowing for precise tailoring of particle sizes. With a small footprint of 4.8’ x 4.3’, smooth and quiet operation, and standard 460VAC 3ph power, it offers robust performance with low energy requirements.

Rotary shear for wood chips and biomass processing

In research and lab environments, processing a wide range of biomass feedstocks into uniform particles can be challenging. Handling diverse materials like wood chips, hemp, and bamboo requires equipment that is flexible, precise, and has a minimal footprint while maintaining high performance.
<h2>Processes diverse feedstocks into uniform particles</h2>
The M8L Series of Crumbler® by Forest Concepts is designed specifically for lab and research applications. It accommodates a variety of materials, including wood chips, switchgrass, bamboo, sage, hemp, and agave, processing up to 1/2 wet tons (1/4 dry tons) per hour. Notably, the system operates with both high and low moisture feedstocks without requiring pre-drying, contributing to increased conversion efficiencies. Key features include an 8″ wide infeed capacity, low energy consumption, and smooth, quiet operation. The machine’s small footprint of 44″W X 34″D X 60″H makes it ideal for limited lab spaces. The system offers various cutter-width processing heads, making it easy to produce the specific particle sizes needed for different projects. Additionally, it incorporates user-friendly controls and is available with different power options including 460VAC 3ph, 220VAC 1ph, and 110VAC 1ph. Optional accessories include orbital two-deck screens and additional collection bins.

Crumbler for research and lab use

In laboratory settings, precise size reduction of bulk materials is essential for accurate experimental and analysis results. The challenge lies in efficiently grinding materials without contamination while maintaining safety standards.
<h2>Efficiently crush bulk materials with precision</h2>
The Double Roll Crusher TG 2000 by ERWEKA is designed for the laboratory-scale processing of bulk materials. It features two driven rollers that run in opposing directions from the inside to the outside, ensuring effective grinding. The rollers are 70 mm long and made of stainless steel with teeth that force the material against a series of braking combs for a powerful grinding action. The entire contact surface with the product is stainless steel, preventing contamination. With a maximum capacity of 20 kg/hour, this crusher is suitable for different types of material. An emergency stop function enhances operator safety.

Double roll crusher for laboratory applications

Handling

Handling large chunks, fibrous materials, or sticky substances can pose significant challenges in industrial settings. The task of reducing these materials to smaller, more manageable sizes often requires a robust solution that provides consistent results without excessive energy consumption.
<h2>Reduces large materials with low energy consumption</h2>
The industrial breaker by Dinnissen is a robust equipment designed to reduce large lumps, clods, and agglomerates into smaller pieces. Using the rotor/stator principle, it operates at low rotational speeds, enabling high capacities ranging from 100 kg to 80 tons per hour with minimal energy consumption. The breaker is suitable for a wide variety of materials, including elastic and fibrous structures. Its design includes a sifting section for fine powders, with finenesses ranging from 150 microns to 10 mm. Available as an EHEDG version for hygienic applications, it is made entirely of stainless steel. The breaker is optimized for food, feed, pet food, chemical, and mineral industries. Dinnissen's track record of improving efficiency and product consistency over decades backs the breaker's long service life and low maintenance requirements.

Industrial breaker for reducing large lumps and agglomerates

Sifting

Winemakers often face the challenge of efficiently separating grapes from stems while maintaining the quality of the crushed grapes. This task requires a solution that provides gentle handling and consistency across various scales of operation.
<h2>Separate grapes delicately and efficiently</h2>
The NDC Crusher Destemmers by Della Toffola are designed to ensure perfect and delicate separation of grapes from stems, preserving the quality of the crushed grapes. These units are available in several versions, ranging from the NDC 8 with a capacity of 80 q/h to the NDC 105, which can process up to 1200 q/h. Standard features include user-friendly designs and solutions that make cleaning procedures quick and effective. Some models come with electronic speed control to adapt to different needs and types of products. These crusher destemmers cater to both small and large-scale winemaking operations, providing flexibility and efficiency.

Crusher destemmer for grapes

In pellet production, ensuring uniform size and optimal texture is vital for various industries, including animal feed and biomass. Traditional methods often fall short in producing consistent results, leading to inefficiencies and potential quality issues.
<h2>Achieve uniform pellet size with ease</h2>
The CMX/R Series pellet crumblers from CPM are designed to efficiently break down pellets into uniform sizes. The crumblers stand out due to their high capacity and ease of operation, making them suitable for large-scale production environments. They feature a robust bearing support system that handles roll separation forces with precision, ensuring consistent performance. Additionally, rolls are easily accessible for inspection and precise adjustment, reducing downtime and maintenance efforts. Optional features include manual handwheel, air-actuated, and full-feature roll adjusting options, as well as roll and pocket feeders and surge panels. These features make the CMX/R Series a reliable choice for industries requiring consistent pellet crumbling.

High-capacity pellet crumbler

In industries where raw materials often form clumps or large chunks, efficient size reduction is essential for subsequent processing steps. Clumping can obstruct operations, increase wear on equipment, and cause inconsistent product quality. Processing such materials requires robust and reliable technology capable of continuous operation.
<h2>Break down large clumps efficiently</h2>
The Gladiator Lump Breaker by CPM is engineered for demanding size reduction applications and is designed to operate 24 hours a day. Equipped with low or high-speed motors ranging from 7.5 HP to 30 HP, it handles particle sizes from several inches to as fine as 100 microns. The machine's construction features abrasion-resistant carbon steel, ensuring durability and long service life. With replaceable half-inch thick carbon steel over-tip-hook rotor blades and wear liners, maintenance is straightforward. Safety is prioritized with built-in emergency stop protection and an optional electronic shear pin for jam protection. The rotor shaft is equipped for air purge, lip seals, and an oil bath to extend lifespan and performance. Optional features include stainless steel contact points and a discharge screen for precise particle size control, catering to diverse industrial applications ranging from animal feed to biomass.

Industrial lump breaker for particle size reduction

In high-demand oilseed processing applications, achieving consistent production and maximum performance is crucial. The challenge lies in dealing with variations in oilseed types, ensuring accurate crack size, and maintaining equipment efficiency for continuous operation.
<h2>Crack oilseeds with consistent accuracy</h2>
The 1200 Series Cracking Mill by CPM is engineered for the most demanding oilseed applications. This device features load-centering bearing supports and unique bearing slides to assure accurate, consistent production. With roll corrugation and speed differential ratios available to match any operating system, it guarantees maximum performance 24/7. The roll surface area ranges from 904 to 2,714 square inches, and it offers a soybean capacity between 300 to 1,000 metric tons per day. It operates within a horsepower range of 15 to 125 HP, accommodating various demands. CPM provides robust construction with features such as 12-inch diameter chilled iron rolls, alloy steel shafts, and self-aligning, double-row spherical roll bearings with split pillow block housing. Optional features include roll feeders with independent drive and heavy-duty permanent magnets for ease of maintenance.

Oilseed cracking solution

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

In metalworking industries, removing oil from metal chips efficiently is crucial to avoiding batch contamination and ensuring safe disposal or recycling. This becomes challenging when dealing with chips of various types and shapes in large quantities.
<h2>De-oil metal chips with precision and reliability</h2>
The Automated System by CEPA is designed to de-oil metalworking chips using a centrifuge as the central component of a customizable and efficient system. The system components include lift-and-tilt devices, crushers, and feed and discharge conveyors, which are chosen based on the type, quantity, and shape of the chips. CEPA ensures the proper planning of the system by considering both current and future needs. The chips are collected and delivered to the centrifuge via a conveyor or screw, where they are processed to separate oil using slotted-hole screens. De-oiled chips are then either deposited into a chip trolley or transferred to a waiting container. This setup is tailored to prevent cross-contamination by processing only one type of metal at a time, making it suitable for handling large volumes of specific chip types in metalworking applications.

Automated de-oiling centrifuge system for metalworking chips

Industrial centrifuges are widely used for mechanical solid-liquid separation of components in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This is achieved by rapidly rotating the contents within a container to separate fluid of different densities or to remove liquids from solids.

Centrifuging

Craft breweries and distilleries require consistent grist composition for optimal brewing and distilling processes. Issues like variable particle size distribution can lead to inefficiencies during lautering or saccharification, affecting the overall quality and yield of the final product.
<h2>Optimize grist composition with high throughput</h2>
The Minicompact SE by Bühler is a versatile grist mill designed to meet the needs of craft breweries and medium-sized distilleries. It supports robust grinding of various grains including malt, barley, and corn grits, providing high yield and short lautering times. With a throughput capacity of up to 3.2 tons of malt per hour, it can efficiently handle production scales of 50 to 100 hectoliters per brew. Its compact design requires minimal installation space, and the integrated outlet hopper streamlines operations in limited spaces. Equipped with a dust-tight and pressure-shock-resistant body, the Minicompact SE ensures high safety standards with features like flameless explosion venting and a discharge airlock. The optional two-gap function allows selecting two preset roller distances for different grain types, facilitating effortless adjustments between different grinding processes.

Grist mill for craft breweries and distilleries

In the production processes of food and animal feed, precise size reduction mechanisms are crucial to ensure quality and consistency. Large particles need to be reduced to appropriate sizes for further processing, creating a uniform and manageable material for downstream applications.
<h2>Achieve precise grinding with minimal downtime.</h2>
The Granulex® 3 Series hammer mill from Bühler is designed to deliver excellent grinding quality with high production flexibility. Its robust design includes features such as fully-openable sliding doors and a rapid screen clamping system, which minimize maintenance times and reduce costs. Notably, the stationary hammers effectively break the circulation layer in the chamber, increasing throughput by more than 10%. The system is versatile and can be configured for various applications from coarse to fine grinding in industries ranging from animal feed to alternative proteins. The hammer mill also ensures safety with an interlocked door mechanism, preventing accidental opening during operation. Its user-friendly design facilitates easy access to all components, making maintenance tasks straightforward.

Industrial hammer mill for size reduction in food and feed processing

In the oilseed processing industry, achieving consistent flake quality is crucial for efficient oil extraction. Traditional flaking methods often struggle with maintaining performance under high throughput conditions, leading to production inefficiencies and increased operational costs.
<h2>Achieve consistent flaking with high throughput</h2>
The Flaking Mill OLFB by Bühler is designed to produce consistent flakes with high throughput for oilseed processing. Its advanced technology allows for processing more than 500 tons of material in 24 hours. The compact design integrates a control unit, simplifying operations and minimizing the footprint. The OLFB utilizes a single overhead drive and a friction-optimized main and serpentine drive system, reducing power consumption and overall operational costs. The mill features top-class rollers made from a combination of a chilled-iron alloy and a tough cast-alloy core, produced through a centrifugal casting process for high wear resistance and durability. Large, hinged swing doors allow quick and easy access to all major components, making adjustments and maintenance straightforward. Additionally, the PLC control unit provides comprehensive monitoring and control capabilities, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime.

Flaking mill for oilseeds

In the oilseed and feed industry, the challenge of optimizing throughput while maintaining ease of maintenance is ever-present. Efficient processing with minimal downtime is crucial for meeting production goals and ensuring high-quality output.
<h2>Automate control and simplify roller changes</h2>
The OLCC Cracking Mill from Bühler is designed for high-performance cracking of oilseeds and feed applications. The mill features large counter-rotating rollers with customizable configurations of differential speeds and roller corrugations, enabling efficient operation. Its full local and remote control capabilities are powered by a smart Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that offers extensive automation and monitoring possibilities. One of the standout features includes a revolutionary roller change technology that reduces roller replacement time to less than two hours per pair. This innovation, along with electronic roller gap adjustment and integrated product bypass, makes the mill highly operator-friendly while minimizing downtime and maintenance efforts.

Cracking mill for oilseeds and feed

Processing oilseeds like soybeans, sunflower seeds, or rapeseed often requires efficient size reduction to optimize oil extraction. Traditional methods might struggle with throughput and maintenance, causing processing delays and increased operational costs.
<h2>Adjust roller gap for precise cracking</h2>
The Cracking Mill OLCB by Bühler is a specialized mill designed to crack and grind oilseeds and cereal grains, ensuring high performance and flexibility. The mill features adjustable rollers for fine-tuning particle sizes during operation, making it suitable for varying raw materials. Its large rollers and robust feeder device enable high throughput, while even material distribution over the high-grade corrugated rollers lessens wear and extends roller life. Additionally, the rugged stainless-steel construction minimizes noise and enhances durability. Protective systems, such as ferrous particle removal and an automatic roller disengagement assembly, preserve the equipment's longevity and prevent downtime.

High-performance cracking mill for oilseeds

Efficient processing of oilseeds and feed requires a reliable and high-performance cracking solution to ensure optimal particle size reduction and preparation for further processing stages.
<h2>Provides high throughput and easy maintenance</h2>
The Cracking Mill OLCC by Bühler is a high-performance mill designed for the oilseed and feed industry. It boasts large counter-rotating rollers with a customizable configuration, including differential speeds, roller corrugations, and material hardness grades, ensuring efficient operation. The smart HMI offers comprehensive local and remote control over key functions, facilitating extensive automation and monitoring. A standout feature of the OLCC is its revolutionary roller change technology, significantly reducing roller change time to less than two hours per pair by allowing the roller shell to be detached from the shaft. This feature minimizes labor and handling time while maximizing machine uptime. Additionally, the OLCC is designed for user-friendly operation and easy maintenance with features like removable maintenance doors, integrated sampling gates, electronic roller gap adjustment, and strong permanent magnets. Bühler's extensive global support network ensures prompt service and parts replacement, further enhancing operational reliability.

Cracking mill for oilseeds and feed processing

Processing frozen fresh juice or concentrate from open top drums presents several challenges, such as maintaining the quality of the final product and preventing flavor alterations due to overheating.
<h2>Efficiently process frozen juice and concentrates</h2>
The Crusher System by Bucher Unipektin is designed for the efficient emptying and processing of cylindrical and conical open top drums of frozen fresh juice or concentrate. This system carefully crushes and melts the frozen contents, ensuring the quality of the final product without flavor alterations due to overheating. The drums approach a lifting station on a roller transporter, where they are pneumatically clamped, lifted, and tilted to discharge the frozen product into a collection hopper. Stainless-steel helical cutting blades chop the frozen product, which can optionally be melted with a steam melting system to ease pumping and prevent the formation of larger frozen blocks. The product is finally discharged by a screw pump. The system includes various features such as a PLC for process control, a pneumatic double lifting system, a condensed steam purge system, a CIP spray cleaning system, and a pneumatic active safety system, all constructed with stainless steel for durability and hygiene. It has a processing capacity of 40 drums per hour for crushed and melted products and 60 drums per hour for crushed and pumped products. Suitable for open-top cylindrical and conical drums with a capacity of 200/250 liters.