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Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

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Product Handling, Grinding, Milling, and Sifting

48″ Sweco Vibratory Sifter

July 1, 2024 by David Tapp

The Sweco Vibratory Shaker is used to separate material based on particle size. This piece of equipment is 48″ in diameter which gives excellent coverage when separating product. IBRL Inventory # 52-013

140 Quart Planetary Mixer

November 10, 2023 by neonmoth

Dutchess Bakers, DUT/M-140W, Planetary Mixer, floor model, 140 quart, 33-3/4″W x 45″D x 68″H, 3-speed gear-driven transmission, 30 minute timer with auto shut off, #12 attachment hub, electric bowl lift, includes: safety guard, stainless steel bowl, flat beater, wire whisk & dough hook, 6 HP mixer & 1/2 HP bowl lift, NSF

Glen Mills Jet Mill

September 29, 2020 by Brian E Jacobson

Glen Mills Model 0101 Jet Mill. Feed rate of 50-1000 grams/hour with a milled PSD of 20 microns. Capable of milling under 10 microns for select products. IBRL Inventory # 52-017

Oil Press

September 29, 2020 by Brian E Jacobson

The M70 Oil Press is designed to crush oil bearing seeds and nuts to separate oil from biomass. IBRL Inventory # 52-016

Meadows Steel Burr Mill

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Meadows 6-inch steel burr mill grinds products with oil and/or high moisture content. The Meadows 6-inch steel burr mill is designed for grinding wet, oily, or dry products to a medium-to-grind course. Some of these products include wheat, corn, oats, barley, spelt, peanuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seed, dried peppers, dried vegetables, soybeans, […]

Fitz Mill

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

FitzMill® precisely controls the particle size reduction process. It uses mechanical in-air impact forces to transform bulky raw materials into uniform particles. The key variables controlling particle size are rotor speed, screen size & geometry, and feed feed throat. The rotor speed and screen design can be alter to get a variety of results from […]

Eliminator 224 Seed Cleaner & Auger

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

This seed cleaner is especially suited for those cleaning small amounts of seed, such as corn, soybeans, wheat, rye, hemp, grass seeds, wildflowers, and native grass seeds.

Meadows Stone Mill – 8″

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The 8-inch Household/ Light Commercial Stone Burr Mill is equipment that breaks grains into smaller pieces by grinding to make flour. It is capable of crushing various types of grains, including wheat, corn, and rye, and depending on the grain type, it can mill up to 50 pounds per hour. Additionally, it enables the users […]

Meadows Stone Mill – 20″

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Natural 20″ stone burr mill will grind most small, free-flowing dry grains. Ideally, less than 15% moisture content, little or no oil content and the size of Teff to field corn kernels. The capacity to grind is from approximately 250 lbs. per hour (fine grind- general purpose flour like consistency) to approximately 400 lbs. […]

Flexicon Portable Screw Conveyer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

This Sanitary Flexible Screw Conveyor can be tilted down and rolled to serve multiple functions. Using a manual jackscrew, the support boom and conveyor can be raised for discharging into vessels or other process equipment. Fully lowered, it can be rolled through doorways as low as 7 ft. Attached is a 5 cubic foot hopper. […]

Meadows Mill Sifter

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The horizontal gyratory motion is gentle, reducing product degradation. It is superior to designs using vibratory or centrifugal action. Vibratory designs bounce materials vertically, which shortens the time they are in contact with the screen reducing efficiency. Stainless steel screens ranging from 18 mesh to 80 mesh are available for the ability to separate a […]

AM manufacturing Dough Divider

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Scale-O-Matic model S251 Dough Divider is designed to give you optimum time and labor-saving service with a speed of approximately 2000 pieces per hour. The S251 can accurately scale (to +/- ¼ oz.) from 1 to 32 ounces with the proper attachments.

Benier Conical Dough Rounder

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Rounder All-Round is suitable for a wide range of products. It is able to round sufficiently hydrated dough from 5oz up to 20oz with the capacity is up to 4,500 dough pieces per hour.

Hammer Mill

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Vac-A-Way Seed Cleaner

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

IBRL Inventory # 52-011

Gravity Table

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The Gravity Table is used to separate materials based on weight and density. It uses a vibrating bed to carry material to the discharge shoots. IBRL Inventory # 52-008

Aspirator

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The Aspirator is used to separate the pericarp from the rest of the corn during the dry mill process. The material that needs to be separated is fed at the top of the machine. A fan circulates air through the chambers letting the heavy material fall and the lighter material rise and passes through a […]

Roller Mill

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The Roller Mill is used to crush the endosperm and flatten the germ during dry mill process. The rollers can be adjusted to break apart many different products. IBRL Inventory # 52-007

36″ Sweco Vibratory Sifter

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The Sweco Vibratory Shaker is used to separate material based on particle size. This piece of equipment is 36″ diameter which gives excellent coverage when separating product. IBRL Inventory # 52-005

Beall Degerminator (Number 0)

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The Beall Degerminator is the first piece of machinery used to separate the different parts of corn in the dry mill process. The material passes through the machine and is broken up into two parts: tails and throughs. IBRL Inventory # 52-006

Bauer Mill

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The Bauer Mill is the first piece of machinery used to separate the different parts of the corn in the wet mill process. Material is fed through the top and broken material comes out to the bottom. IBRL Inventory # 52-003

Fine Grind Mill

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The Fine Grind Mill is used after the Bauer Mill in the wet mill process. After the germ has been removed, this grinding machine breaks apart the starch material so it is easier to separate later down the process. IBRL Inventory # 52-004

S. Howes Auger

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The S. Howes Auger is used to move product to an overhead piece of equipment. IBRL Inventory # 52-002

Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

1300 W Pennsylvania Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-3570
Email: bconerty@illinois.edu

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IBRL is within the department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. The Food Science Pilot Plant is within the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition.

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