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Buhler 44mm Twin-Screw Extruder

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Description

The Buhler 44mm twin-screw extruder is capable of a wide range of products, including direct-expanded snacks and cereals, protein crisps, and High Moisture Extrusion (HME) or High Moisture Meat Analogs (HMMA). This is a 8 barrel unit with upgraded controls, barrel temperature control and monitoring, and pressure indication. Feed/input capabilities include a bulk loss-in-weight feeder, micro-dosing loss-in-weight feeder, water, kettle for additional liquids, and steam.

Product from the extruder is moved via air conveyor directly to packaging, or can be directed to our Buhler Aeroglide Fluidized Bed Dryer for continuous drying. This equipment is setup to dry the full capacity of the extruder, or we can use our National (Buhler Aeroglide) Tray Dryer for small test batches. After drying, we have the option of continuous seasoning with our PPM Seasoning System or using our Krispy Kist Enrober for small batches.

Utility Details

Utilities:
  • Cold H2O
  • Hot H2O
  • Clean Steam
  • Air

Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

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

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IBRL
Food Science Pilot Plant
College of ACES
ABE

ABE & FSHN

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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