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Issue 25 / February 2019
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Issue 25 / February 2019 Hammer mills Achieving optimum grinding results
Welcome to the latest issue of Global Milling Advances. This month we discover how high quality sieve cleaners can positively influence the yield in the mill, learn about a cloud based digital service for food and feed drying and its benefits, and get an insight into the grinding process at hammer mills and find out what affects its efficiency. We get acquainted with a number of innovative laboratory and measuring instruments, learn about the importance of multi-mycotoxin analysis, and get to know some key details about an upcoming international fair for milling machinery and cereals. We strive to provide relevant and useful information to our professional readership. Contributor submissions, press releases and feedback on our publications are always welcome. Keep up to date with events happening in your industry by visiting our website or checking the events section in this issue (p.28).
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Food & feed drying New cloud based solutions
Multi-mycotoxin analysis Best available options
Sieve cleaners Effects on plansifter efficiency
Events
The world’s top events related to milling from around the world, listed on p.28
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Digital service MoisturePro for optimal food and feed drying Cloud-based service saves up to USD 20,000 in energy, with a ROI of USD 300,000, while ensuring food and feed safety
At Microsoft Ignite, Bühler officially launched MoisturePro™, a cloud-based digital service that drives significant improvements in yield and reduces energy costs and the environmental footprint of thermal processing in the food and feed industry. Harnessing the power of cloud connectivity, it can deliver a return on investment of USD $300,000, translating to an annual energy saving of USD $20,000. MoisturePro is just one of a suite of digital services available on Bühler Insights. Built on Microsoft’s Azure, Bühler Insights is one of the first cloud platform for the food and feed processing industries.
“Leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud technology we can make our expertise available to our customers at every stage of the drying process and drive real change,” says Paul McKeithan, Bühler’s Head of Digital Services.
Bühler is a global leader in thermal process engineering and technology for food, feed, and industrial materials. With MoisturePro™, it introduces a new level of customer-partnership that can drive significant efficiency and sustainability improvements in the food and feed processing industry. Following a first phase of testing and successful implementation with customers in the United States, MoisturePro is now a reliable and proven service.
As the product is discharged through a chute, data from moisture sensors is relayed to the dryer control software. Control algorithms, developed with the benefit of Bühler’s extensive process knowledge, immediately and continuously adjust production parameters, so that the optimum moisture content is achieved and maintained throughout while ensuring food and feed safety. Real-time data and dynamic reporting show meaningful correlations that support confident decision making.
The food and feed industries face the challenge of consistently achieving the precise level of moisture control for each of their products to meet requirements. MoisturePro uses Microsoft’s Azure IoT cloud platform technologies to build an intelligent drying solution with real-time, continuous moisture management.”
A significant improvement on the traditional method of manual sampling and adjusting, MoisturePro reduces moisture deviation, improves dryer yield and reduces dryer energy consumption. In an industry where margins are tight and even a small percentage gain can increase profitability, a net increase of 1 percent in moisture gain in final product water content represents a return on investment of USD $300,000 a year for a typical feed dryer operation. This translates to an annual energy saving of USD $20,000.
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MoisturePro makes a tangible difference both to the business’s bottom line and its environmental footprint. Food production is the most underestimated factor in climate change, responsible for a third of the world’s energy consumption.
Paul McKeithan, Head of Digital Services
Bühler’s goal is to build sustainable food value chains, reduce 30% of waste and 30% of energy in the processes of their customers by 2020. Digital technologies and services such as MoisturePro are a game changer in striving to achieve these goals.
“The use of digital technologies has revolutionized food and feed processing. These changes have driven huge improvements in quality and efficiency,” says McKeithan. “Now, we are leveraging connectivity to drive the next revolution. With MoisturePro, our expertise is available on an ongoing, real-time basis to our customers, so that we can proactively help to create and sustain improvements. It’s a true partnership.”
See here how MoisturePro works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx9mLbLkyqg For more information on MoisturePro, go to: https://digital.buhlergroup.com/moisturepro/
How Bühler makes use of Microsoft’s Azure cloud for their digital technologies, has gained the attention of Microsoft, and their CEO Satya Nadella. Learn more about IoT and cloud technology listening to Satya Nadella’s keynote speech at Microsoft Ignite in a few hours. Live streams are available here: https://news.microsoft.com/ignite-envision2018/ and https://www.youtube.com/microsoft
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FILIP’s double cleaners are excellent for use e.g. in Buhler Nova and Novapur sieves.
Sieve cleaners for plansifters: Why high-quality products pay off and positively influence the yield in the mill Plansifters play a key role in daily mill operations. In the
products pay off and why investing in high-quality sieve cleaners
different passages they are responsible for sifting and classifying
is extremely rewarding for the mill.
of semolina and flours. Their efficiency depends, among other things, on how intensively and effectively the sieve surfaces are
German company FILIP SIEVE CLEANERS has almost 100-years
cleaned. Sieve cleaners are known to be used to permanently
experiences in the sieve cleaning business. FILIP has focused on
clean the screens, with dramatic differences in quality and
the manufacturing sieve cleaners for the milling industry with
workmanship on the market. As simple as a sieve cleaner may
a high degree of experience in export worldwide. FILIP ships
look at first glance: it is so different in terms of its efficiency due
their cleaning equipment to countries all over the world – direct
to its workmanship, material, design, size and weight.
to milling groups and individual mills as well as through their global network of foreign representatives. Apart from that FILIP
This article, written by Mirko Filip - General Manager of FILIP
also supply well-known mill builders around the world and
SIEVE CLEANERS -, explains what to look for when choosing the
manufacturers of sieve cloths and frames.
right sieve cleaners. It also makes transparent why high-quality
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FILIP’s portfolio can be roughly divided into two areas: sieve cleaners for plansifters with and without backwire.
Double cleaner for plansifter sieves without backwire
Sieve cleaning brush for plansifter sieves with backwire
Material, weight and design of the sieve cleaner
Pan cleaner for plansifter sieves with backwire
large-scale sieve cleaning can take place. This reduces the net sieving area and thus the yield. If the sieve cleaner is too light
In plansifter sieve cleaners are exposed to very heavy loads:
and remains at a certain point for too long, it can also cause the
within 24 hours of continuous operation they have contact with
sieve mesh to break under punctiform loading.
the sieve frame approx. 350.000 times. Therefore, the sieve cleaner must be made of a hard as equally elastic plastic, so they
This means: sieve cleaners require a specific weight, so that they
do not break apart or so that no parts of the sieve cleaner can
can move agile in the sieve compartment despite the high
break off. Broken sieve cleaners can destroy the sieve cloth and
amount of product. Sieve cleaners for plansifter sieves without
contaminate the product to be sifted. Apart from that, broken
backwire must be so heavy that on the one hand they can carry
sieve cleaners no longer clean the sieve cloth. The result is that
the product out onto the sieve pan and at the same time clean the
the quality of the flour drops and the mill may have to be
sieve cloth effectively and evenly.
stopped, which costs the miller time and money. Furthermore, it’s important to make sure that the material of the On the other hand, the plastic from which the sieve cleaner is
sieve cleaner is heat resistant. Depending on the geographical
made must not be too hard. With the horizontal swing of the
location of the mill (climate) and season (heat), very high
plansifter, which puts the cleaners in dynamic motion, too heavy
temperatures can occur in the plansifter. In certain passages, the
material can attack the screen boxes and cause unwanted
flour can also be very warm (e.g. C 1 – C 3). The operating
damage within the sieve field - especially in wooden screen
temperature inside the machine must not cause the cleaner to
boxes. It is therefore of utmost importance to choose exactly the
deform. Deformed cleaners no longer reach the sieve mesh
right degree of hardness of the plastic. On the one hand, the
evenly so that effective and uniform sieve cleaning cannot take
material must be flexible and sufficiently elastic, on the other
place. In order for the cleaner not to become brittle during its
hand it must have a certain hardness so that it can withstand the
service life and therefore to break prematurely, the material
stresses in the plansifter and does not wear off prematurely.
must also be resistant to fats and enzymes.
The same is true of the weight of the sieve cleaner. Too light sieve
In addition to material and weight, the design/shape of a sieve
cleaners cannot manage to move dynamically with strong
cleaner is crucial for its cleaning efficiency. Why is that? Because
product flow within the sieve field. In the worst case, they
a sieve cleaner cleans most efficiently at its outer perimeter.
remain in the sieve field at standstill, which means that no
Cleaners with the "arched" triangular shape have been widely
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The ideal combination of shape, size, weight and material composition: FILIP’s double cleaner - here with black nylon bristles for wire mesh - is resistant to fats and enzymes.
Extremely effective corner and edge cleaningthanks to bristle or stud material set right intothe corners – thus increasing the net sieve area.
recognized as being the most efficient shape of this purpose.
body of the cleaner, but at least as pronounced on the brushing
With FILIP double cleaners, the 22 studs or 21 bundles of bristles
material of sieve cleaning brushes. Here as well, the quality of
are arranged over the entire surface of the cleaner, ensuring
the material and its workmanship determine how well a cleaner
above-average screening performance - even in difficult passages
cleans the mesh (synthetic or metal mesh) and how durable a
(e.g. C4, C7, C10) or with products that are difficult to sieve.
cleaner performs its work in the plansifter.
Pointed summarized: more cleaning elements on the top of the cleaner lead to a better sifting performance. The shape and
With regard to the trim material, FILIP offers its cleaners in two
arrangement of the bristles or studs also lead to the fact that the
versions: sieve cleaners with studs for primary sievesfor wire
FILIP cleaner ideally reaches the corners of the sieve
and synthetic mesh with amesh opening of more than 250 μm
compartments. Thus, the net sieve area increases and as a result,
and sieve cleaners with bristles for flour sieves.
the yield. Sieve cleaning brushes can be supplied with black nylon for wire
The quality of the brushing material
mesh of 90 – 250 μm, natural hair or white nylon for synthetic mesh with 90 – 250 μm. By the way: it is still the unanimous
In the previous section it has been clarified why the shape,
opinion of millers worldwide that sieve cleaners with bristles
weight and material of the cleaner body are so very important.
clean the sieves at the best - especially in passages like C1 - C10 or
However, the right material selection does not only refer to the
in general when sticky product is being sifted.
Straight edges of the bristles and the exact height for the corresponding plansifter sieve: FILIP’s QM ensures always perfect products.
The brushing components on FILIP products are handled and cut with care.
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When using natural hair FILIP uses very high-quality material –
Conclusion
namely horse mane. Due to its nature, natural hair manages to get into the small mesh openings of the fabric very effectively
Since there is a direct relationship between the plansifter
and "poke it free". For hygiene reasons, nylon is used more and
efficiency and effective sieve cleaning, the choice of the right
more as a trim material in many mills today. Again, the selection
sieve cleaner is crucial for the high output of the sifter and thus
of the right material is crucial for a gentle effective sieve
for the net yield of the mill. As a review: sieve cleaners can differ
cleaning. The nylon should not be too hard due to its strength
dramatically in terms of quality and workmanship. Whether a
because is then can attack the mesh. The result would be broken
sieve cleaner effectively cleans - including hard to reach corners
sieves and thus unwanted maintenance on plansifter. On the
- whether it lasts long and protects the operational environment,
other hand, the nylon trim material must be strong enough to
whether it is food-compatible and meets the requirements of the
effectively clean the mesh. As with the material properties of the
EU and the FDA, depends on a variety of parameters: shape, size,
cleaner body, it is also important for the nylon to process exactly
weight, material and workmanship. High quality in sieve
the right material composition. Due to the many years of
cleaners is worthwhile, because both the flour quality and the
experience, FILIP has succeeded in finding exactly the right
yield can be positively influenced by a high-quality sieve cleaner.
material thickness for the trim material.
Admittedly: the decision for a high-quality sieve cleaner may mean higher initial costs for the purchase. However, the slightly
In addition, care must be taken to ensure that the bristles have
higher additional costs are offset by a longer life span, better
exactly the height that corresponds to the distance between the
flour quality, a higher yield and less maintenance in the
sieve pan and sieve cloth within the sieve box of the plansifter
plansifter.
without backwire. Already a tenth of a millimeter can decide whether a sieve cleaner reaches the fabric or not or - if the bristles are too long - it gets stuck between sieve mesh and sieve pan, which means that the cleaner cannot clean the fabric evenly anymore. With respect to the trim material is also of great importance, how the bristles are anchored in the cleaner body. Should the bristles not be appropriately fixed in the brush housing individual bristles or bundles of bristles may come loose and fall into the sifted product, thus polluting it. FILIP has developed a method that ensures that the bundles of bristles are firmly and securely anchored in the cleaner body – even under the extreme process conditions in the plansifter.
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Food compatibility (FDA / EU) Although shape, size, weight and functional workmanship play a very important role in the quality of a sieve cleaner, one of the most important quality features of sieve cleaners is the food compatibility. The reason for this is obvious: in the mill, sieve cleaners come into direct contact with the product to be sifted – thus with foodstuffs. For this reason, the foodsafe suitability of the materials FILIP uses is of the utmost importance. The plastics used in the FILIP range are made from materials that contain only substances recognized as safe in connection with food. FILIP products are certified to the strict regulations in place in the USA and Europe. Mills who want to offer the highest quality to their customers should use sieve cleaners, which are
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The demand for multi-mycotoxin analysis
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by moulds growing on food and feed products which can infect agricultural crops during growth, harvest, storage or processing. Cereal grains are extremely susceptible to fungal infection and co-occurrence of more than one mycotoxin is common. However, the growth of the mould is not necessarily related to the formation of mycotoxins as the formation depends on conditions such as humidity, moisture, temperature and rainfall. In addition, mycotoxins are particulary stable and may be present in the food when the mould is no longer present or even after processing. Another route of contamination can be during harvest or transportation by using the same equipment or trucks to handle
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and ship different commodities, such as cereals or spices. Only one of those commodities needs to be infected for the spread of mycotoxins to progress. Mycotoxins can also pass along the foodchain when animals are fed with contaminated feed. Studies show that cows which are exsposed to aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1 and G2) through their feedstuff, produce milk which is contaminated with aflatoxin M1 and or M2. The presence of mycotoxins in the food chain is a major concern and therefore needs to be controlled. There is a growing awareness of the potential hazards of these substances, which can cause severe toxic effects at relatively low levels in food and feed. They can also cause illness and even death in humans and other mammals.
Because of the importance of cereals in the everyday human diet and in animal feed, mycotoxins are tightly regulated in many countries around the world. In the EU, aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, ochratoxin and fumonisin are all regulated in cereals and cereal products, with one limit applying to unprocessed cereals and a lower limit being applied to cereals intended for direct human consumption. There are some reductions in toxin levels during processing such as milling, but as the toxins tend to concentrate in the fractions such as bran there are consequent risks for animal feed. As a number of toxins are regulated in cereals it makes sense to consider multi-mycotoxin methods. In these instances labs are considering measuring mycotoxin levels by liquid chromatography
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with mass spectrometry. LC-MS/MS is an analytical method used to detect and quantify substances at trace levels, and offers the advantage of being efficient and sustainable for a number of applications and most importantly is very sensitive. Given the very low legislated levels for many mycotoxins LC-MS/MS is a powerful tool however, it does have a drawback; the analytical result is strongly influenced by presence of the matrix. These so-called matrix effects cause a measurement of uncertainty where components in the matrix reduce or enhance the efficiency of ionisation. This leads to a under or overestimate of the analyte concentration and thus to uncertain results. Using appropriate tools, these matrix effects can either be reduced, eliminated or compensated for. One option is to use matrix-matched standards, which allows the analyst to correct for ionisation effects. These are typically used in conjunction with solid phase clean-up columns where the blank material and the actual sample are processed in the same way and analysed together. The matrix effects can be easily subtracted afterwards since the standard will be effected by the matrix effects just like the sample. While giving a precise result you are having to perform two analysis (sample and standard). Using SPE columns will help to reduce the matrix effects but unfortunately will not completely eliminate them hence why they are used in conjunction with these columns. This also adds an additional cost to the analysis. Another option which can eliminate matrix effects, is to put the sample through an immunoaffinity column. Considered the standard method of choice for the sample preparation of regulatory mycotoxins it therefore, makes sense to target monitoring on those mycotoxins which are known to be associated with specific cereal products. However, with the strong possibility of multiple occurrence there is a growing requirement for columns which can offer multi-mycotoxin analysis in conjunction with LC-MS/MS using a single
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extraction method. It also makes sense to determine more than one mycotoxin in an analytical run to reduce workflow, time of analysis and overall costs. However, the analytes differ in their physicochemical properties and this brings its own challenges when considering extraction and clean-up techniques and detection methods that will give efficient recoveries and accurate quantitation for all the analytes.
The use of immunoaffinity column stops interferences which can lead to both false positives and wrong decisions about rejecting commodities, as well as ion suppression which can lead to under-estimation of true concentrations and the risks of accepting a batch of material that should be rejected. Both of which are unnecessary risks to the food industry and to the food control laboratories.
Many multi-mycotoxin columns are now available which have been manufactured using monoclonal antibody technology which is bound to a solid support. This enables the isolation and concentration of the multiple target mycotoxins and makes the columns highly specific and offers improved sensitivity. If used in tandem a range of toxins can be isolated in a single run greatly increasing efficiency. In all cases, the toxins are extracted by blending the food or feed sample with a solvent, the extract is then filtered, diluted and a small volume passed through the immunoaffinity column.
Continued vigilance is required to monitor a diversity of mycotoxins in cereals and cereal products. Although application of good agricultural practice can reduce the risks of fungal infection of cereals and can minimise mycotoxin levels, the co-occurrence of mycotoxins in cereals is an inevitable fact of life. Fortunately analysing multiple mycotoxins in cereals, whilst still challenging is greatly helped by the availability of excellent clean-up columns like 11+ Myco MS-PREPÂŽ manufactured by R-Biopharm RhĂ´ne, which target the range of regulated mycotoxins.
If the target mycotoxins are present in the test sample, it is selectively bound to the antibody in the column; the toxins are then released from the column using a solvent. The eluate is then injected onto the LC-MS/MS system ready for quantification.
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How to maximize grinding efficiency and reduce costs Van Aarsen features the GD hammer mill with an automatic screen exchange system and frequency controlled motor, being the ideal solution to combine optimum grinding results with high capacity.
in the grinding chamber, which would reduce efficiency and cause an excessive amount of fines. The longer service life of the screens and hammers is an additional benefit. Screen perforation and open area
Hammer mills are used to grind the raw materials for animal feed. The raw materials are fed into the hammer mill where the impact of hammers rotating at high speed breaks them down into small particles. The efficiency of the grinding process depends on a number of variables, such as the breaker plate design, the hammer tip speed and the screen perforation.
The screens have a direct effect on end-product quality and the hammer mill's capacity. The combination of the perforation size and open area (the number of holes) in a screen determine the particle size, particle variation and the grinding capacity. How larger the perforation opening, the coarser the ground product. How larger the open screen area, the greater the mill’s capacity.
Breaker plates
Hammer tip speed
Van Aarsen designed its first breaker-plate hammer mill more than 65 years ago. The current hammer mill is equipped with a large breaker plate in the upper section of the grinding chamber: this exposes the product in the grinder to multiple impacts. Nowadays, this design is generally considered to be an extremely effective way of achieving high quality and fast grinding results. The right particle size is achieved through the multiple impact action in the top section of the chamber, after which the ground product exits the mill through the screen at the bottom. This design avoids circulation of the ground product
In addition to the screen perforation, the hammer tip speed also plays a role in determining the particle size of the ground product. A higher tip speed means a higher impact and will result in a finer grind. A lower hammer tip speed results in a ground material with a coarser structure. At the same time, the capacity of the hammer mill will seriously decrease. There is no such thing as one ideal tip speed; this setting depends on the base ingredients and the desired end-product. The hammer tip speed can be controlled via a frequency controller and this also influences the fineness of the grind.
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hammer tip speed. By adjusting the hammer tip speed to suit the screen perforation, the ideal setting can be chosen for achieving the right particle size and variation while maintaining capacity at the desired level and keeping the energy consumption per ton of feed as low as possible. Van Aarsen's GD hammer mill with the automatic screen exchange system is characterised by a low energy consumption of approximately 7 kWh/ton.
Intelligent design and low maintenance costs In addition to the factors mentioned, the quality and position of the hammers, the feeding device and aspiration system also affect hammer mill performance. Thanks to intelligent design, Van Aarsen's GD hammer mill scores well in all these areas.
Consistent use of the right screen and tip speed for optimal quality, speed and energy consumption The desired quality, speed and energy consumption can be accurately managed through consistent use of the right screen. An automatic screen exchange system soon pays for itself when multiple screen perforations are used. Van Aarsen offers an automatic screen exchange system that holds 3 different screen perforations. Depending on the recipe in use, the screen exchange system automatically positions the right screen plates in the hammer mill screen holder, thereby reducing the screen changeover time from 20 minutes to just 1 minute. This results in a much higher capacity and reduced labour. For full flexibility, an automatic screen exchange system can be combined with a frequency controller which regulates the
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• One of the unique features of Van Aarsen hammer mills is that the hammers can be rotated or replaced quickly and easily by a single person. • The staggered hammer pattern increases the contact area and therefore grinding efficiency. The distance between the hammers and the screen is 25 mm. This prevents product from circulating in the grinding chamber and the resulting energy loss. • The hammers used for the GD hammer mill are robust and have a long service life. They only need to be replaced when all 4 sides are worn. In combination with the wear-reducing breaker plates, the cost for the hammers amounts to less than 3 euro cents/ton of feed. • The feeding device must deliver a steady flow of the raw materials. Because different materials have different grinding characteristics, a frequency control on the feeding device of the GD hammer mill always ensures the correct supply. • As standard, the feeding device is equipped with a magnet and can also be equipped with a heavy parts separator for optimum safety and a longer lifetime of the screens. With its compact design Van Aarsen's GD hammer mill with automatic screen exchange can be integrated in new and existing situations.
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Effect on
Large breaker plates
Screen perforation and open area
Hammer tip speed
Particle size reduction
Capacity
Energy consumption per ton of feed
Faster and more effective particle size reduction
Higher
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Determine the particle size and particle variation
For optimum grinding quality and capacity, the screen perforation and tip speed need to be matched to each other.
Lower, always the right setting per recipe
The greater the tip speed, the finer the grind. The lower the tip speed, the coarser the grind.
When producing varying recipes, the highest achievable capacity for a given quality can be achieved by combining an automatic screen exchange system with frequency controlled hammer tip speed.
Grinding: an essential process step
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The feed production process has a significant impact on the nutritional value of animal feed. Grinding the raw materials to the required structure is an essential operation which affects both pellet quality as well as the animals’ digestibility. Size reduction increases the number of particles and the surface area per unit of volume which results in increased mixing homogeneity. In addition a finer grind has a positive effect on starch gelatinization which leads to improved pellet quality and increased pellet mill capacity.
Van Aarsen is developer, manufacturer and supplier of state of the art machines and complete feed mill solutions for the production of compound feed and premixes worldwide. More information on the GD hammer mill and the automatic screen exchange system is available here: www.aarsen.com/machines/hammer-mills/
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Future of milling to be determined at IDMA, only international exhibition of the sector IDMA, the world’s only international fair for milling machinery, cereals and pulses processing technologies, is again going to be the address for those who want to make advantageous investments with its overseas promotions, strong collaborations with sectoral associations, its publications reaching to 85 thousand professionals across 150 countries and with its Parantez International Fair experience exceeding 15 years. The future of the milling sector will be determined at IDMA again, International Flour, Feed, Semolina, Rice, Corn, Bulghur, Milling Machinery & Pulse, Pasta, Biscuit Technologies Exhibition, and the wheels of the industry will turn at IDMA. Grain is one of the most strategic products of today because it
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constitutes the grist of many foodstuffs and has a very critical place in feeding the world. Many countries are conducting R&D studies towards increasing the efficiency in grains in order to guarantee food safety. FAO has updated its forecast for worldwide cereal production in 2017 now stands at 2 billion 640 million tons. This figure is a world record. Along with the production, grain trade is also in an increasing trend. According to International Grains Council (IGC), grain trade will make an unprecedented peak in 2017/18 year with a volume of 361 million tons. This increasing strategic value and corresponding production figures increase the importance of the milling sector which constitutes a critical chain for grain to be processed until it comes to our tables as food.
IDMA, International Flour, Feed, Semolina, Rice, Corn, Bulghur Milling Machinery & Pulse, Pasta, Biscuit Technologies Exhibition, which comprehends this critical matter and has taken the road with the aim of being a platform providing the milling sector an opportunity for technology and information sharing, is tasting the excitement of opening its gates for the eighth time. IDMA, which has succeeded attracting many investors from all around the world in 2017, despite the year when the entire world experienced recession, is aiming at increasingly sustaining this success in 2019 as well. Parantez International Fair, the organizer of the exhibition, is continuing its promotion activities with its headquarter in Istanbul and representations all around the world. Within this scope, a continuous contact
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is being made with 85 thousand professionals and sector representatives in 150 countries across 5 continents. IDMA is being promoted through phone calls and via e-mails to the people who are included in the data that have been constituted over the focus of 15 years. The IDMA excitement is being kept alive with the sectoral posts in the social media. The significance of the exhibition is announced through both the stands and the visits paid to the industry representatives in the international fairs. Parantez is both keeping its finger on the pulse of the sector and keeping updated of all the latest developments with every moment thanks to the reference magazines of flour and feed sectors existing within its own structure, namely; Miller, Değirmenci, Feed Planet and BBM Magazines. Information sharing is conducted through regularly organized technical training and conferences and the close contact with the representatives of the sector is kept alive. The exhibition has already taken the support of more than 60 foreign sectoral associations and a large number of international publications. IDMA team is focusing over Africa and the Middle East market where milling machinery manufacturers are keeping an eye on investment opportunities and the Black Sea basin which is starting to say a voice in the global grain markets. South Eastern Asia and Latin America are also among the regions where a heavy campaign is being carried out. Approximately 10 thousand sector professionals are expected to visit IDMA 2019 as a consequence of these promotional activities. IDMA’S EXPERIENCE WILL TURN BACK AS INVESTMENT FOR THE MILLERS IDMA, world’s only international exhibition for milling machinery, cereals and pulses processing technologies, is again going to be the
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address for those who want to make advantageous investments with its overseas promotions, strong collaborations with sectoral associations, its publications reaching to 85 thousand professionals across 150 countries and with its experience of Parantez International Fair exceeding 15 years. The future of the milling sector will be determined at IDMA again, International Flour, Feed, Semolina, Rice, Corn, Bulghur, Milling Machinery & Pulse, Pasta, Biscuit Technologies Exhibition, and the wheels of the industry will turn at IDMA.
organized by Parantez International Fair Organization in order to announce innovations and technological developments in cereals and pulses processing sector, was first held in 2005.
GLOBAL MILLING GIANTS ARE GATHERING AT IDMA
The latest technologies developed for flour, semolina, corn, rice and feed
The fair, held in every two years in Istanbul, has been able to increase the number of exhibitors and visitors significantly since 2005. Today, IDMA is the only large-scale international technology fair in the world in the field of cereals and pulses processing technologies.
mills and pulses cleaning, packaging, pasta, and biscuit plants, will be exhibited. In addition to these, the latest innovations in grain storage silos, loading, conveying and unloading systems, laboratory equipment, additives, packaging machines and materials, spare parts and sub-industry products are also presented at IDMA Exhibition. Hosting all kinds of solutions and alternatives for cereals and pulses processing sector, the IDMA Exhibition provides processors in 144 countries to make investment programs and establish the necessary network.
8th IDMA will be opening its gates from 20-23 March in the Istanbul Expo Centre Istanbul, the largest and rooted fairground in Turkey. Over 280 Turkish and international brands including the top brands from milling and cereals and pulses processing technologies sectors will open booths and present their latest technologies in the exhibition that will take place on an area of 38 thousand square meters in total. Technologies Exhibited - Grain and Flour Mill Technologies - Bulghur Production Technologies - Feed Production Technologies - Rice and Pulses Processing Technologies - Pasta Production Technologies - Biscuit Production Technologies - Grain and Pulses Storage Technologies - Laboratory Equipment - Spare Parts and Sub-Industry Products ABOUT THE IDMA IDMA-International Flour, Semolina, Rice, Corn, Bulghur, Feed Milling Machinery & Pulse, Pasta, Biscuit Technologies Exhibition, which was
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iba 2018: Brabender live and intelligent Brabender demonstrates what an effective innovator it is with three new products and “smart” instruments for intelligent laboratory workflows.
Every three years Messe München is transformed into a hub of the
need for manual transmission of data with its inherent risk of
bakery, confectionery / patisserie and snacks industry. iba regularly
transmission error. The results are more accurate and reliable, which
attracts a broad professional audience as well as exhibitors from 150
saves time and money.
countries. Brabender again showcased its solutions to the international industry at this year’s iba.
Rapidly determining viscosity using the ViscoQuick
Smart workflow delivers analytical efficiency
Brabender exhibited the ViscoQuick for the first time - an all-purpose instrument for fast, reliable measurement of material properties, which
In line with the “Smart Transformation” motto, the long-established
enable you to draw conclusions about viscosity. Why is that important?
company this time focused on smart laboratory workflows. GlutoPeak,
The amount of viscosity has a direct impact on a product’s
Farinograph-TS with Aqua-Inject, MT-CA and ViscoQuick – the
consistency. It is therefore a key parameter of how a flour handles
Duisburg-based business showcased its most important portfolio with
when being processed. Which baking properties a flour has depends
a selection of smart laboratory and measuring instruments. All the
in turn on starch gelatinization and enzyme activity in the flour.
instruments presented feature Brabender’s smart MetaBridge software as standard or as an add-on and can therefore communicate with one
Markus Löns, Director Food Division Brabender, explains: “A high level
another. One instrument thus automatically sends the information it
of enzyme activity can be a cause of sticky dough. This can cause
generates on to the next one in the analysis chain. This eliminates the
problems during processing.” Taking measurements using the
The Brabender MetaBridge makes your workflows „smart“: Benefit from an automatic data transfer between Brabender devices which identify each other. Track your measurement from anytime and from various types of end devices at the same time.
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are not very elastic. Because they don’t form a gluten network on account of a lack of gluten, you have to “force” them to be kneaded using a stamp. The clamp attachment prevents the dough from pressing upwards. This also means that the kneading chamber cover is not raised out of the kneading space. This enables water and flour to mix better.”
Brabender International Sales Meeting Prior to the iba show, around 50 international sales partners from more than 30 countries accepted Brabender’s invitation to attend its International Sales Meeting in Duisburg. The program included product training and presentations about new instruments and trends At IBA 2018, Brabender exhibited its new universal viscometer for the first time.
as well as a workshop on potential, trends and the solutions required to respond to those trends in international markets. The meeting was completed by a social part including evening events like a table soccer tournament in the Schalke stadium.
ViscoQuick only requires small sample quantities to be able to determine the enzyme activity (alpha-amylase) in flour and the gelatinization properties in starch and products containing starch.
Live extrusion wows visitors Brabender also provided a live demonstration of another product innovation in operation - TwinLab-F 20/40 is the name of this new, user-friendly, flexible food extruder. In terms of food and animal feed extrusion, it is ideal for product development and formulation enhancement purposes. Applications range from pasta, flat bread or snacks to animal or fish feed, even insect proteins. A wide range of different dies and screw elements are available for this purpose. Texturized vegetable proteins (TVP) can be produced in combination with the Modular Cooling Die. The live demonstration featuring extrudate made from soya accordingly attracted a great deal of Simple snacks made of corn flour were also extruded.
Julian Foerster (Application Lab Food, left) explained the new twin screw extruder TwinLab-F 20/40 which can be applied for a series of applications, just as protein texturization.
Demo laboratory and the trending “gluten-free” topic
iba 2018 Summary
Brabender also showcased a demo laboratory featuring its proven
Markus Löns draws a final conclusion following the International Sales
3-Phase-System at its booth. Visitors were able to examine the
Meeting and trade fair: “We have received a great deal of positive
Farinograph, Extensograph and Amylograph as well as the GlutoPeak
feedback about the new products we presented. Our customers
and the new ViscoQuick closely while measurements were being
perceive us to be an innovative, market-focused company. The many
taken. Brabender experts were continuously on hand at the demo
conversations with our sales agencies and with professional visitors
laboratory to answer their specific questions.
have confirmed to us that the topics we have addressed mean we are
interest from visitors to the booth. It has a texture similar to chicken.
headed in the right direction. At iba 2018 we successfully In keeping with the hot topic of “gluten-free”, Brabender presented the
demonstrated what an effective innovator we are and I should like to
FarinoAdd-S300 - another innovation for the analysis of kneadable
thank the entire Brabender team for that.”
doughs and gluten-free flours, e.g. those made from corn or rice. This add-on component consists of a stamp and a clamp to attach the
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2QITYma
Measuring Mixer S 300 to the Farinograph-TS. Markus Löns explains: “Doughs made from gluten-free flours are currently en vogue, but they
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See product videos: https://bit.ly/2NAWjh8
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Industry Events
Events in detail
January
AgraME
XVI International Conference - Black Sea
5-7 March
Grain 2019
Western Canadian Crop Protection Show
Dubai
10-11 April
14-17 January
www.agramiddleeast.com
Kyiv, Ukraine
Saskatoon, Canada www.cropproductiononline.com
www.ukragroconsult.com/bsg/2019/en/conf Canadian Global Crops Symposium
erence
5-7 March MVC: Cereals-Mixed Feed Veterinary – 2019
Quebec, Canada
123rd Annual IAOM, International
30 January – 1 February
http://convention.canolacouncil.org/
Association of Operative Millers,
Russia www.mvc-expohleb.ru
Conference & Expo GEAPS Exchange 2019
15-19 April
9-12 March
Denver, USA.
Paris Grain Day
New Orleans, USA
www.iaom.info
31 January – 1 February
www.geaps.com/exchange-expo/
Paris, France www.parisgrainday.com February
Turkish Flour Industrialists’ Federation, 15th 6th Global Feed & Food Congress (GFFC)
International Congress and Exhibition
11-13 March
25-28 April
Bangkok, Thailand
Antalya, Turkey
www.gffc2019.com
www.tusaf.org
IPPE June
12-14 February
National Grain & Feed Association
Georgia, USA
123rd Annual Convention
www.ippexpo.com
17-19 March
IGC Grains Conference 2019
Florida, USA
11-12 June
www.ngfa.org
UK
Grain Tech Expo 2019 19-21 February
www.igc.int
Kyiv, Ukraine
IDMA 2019
www.grainexpo.com.ua/en/about-the-projec
20-23 March
10th International and 12th Croatian
t.html
Istanbul, Turkey
Congress of Cereal Technologists
www.idma.com.tr/tr/
‘Flour-Bread '19
GrainTech Fair 2019 22-24 February
11-14 June April
Pune, India www.graintechfair.com/index.html March
Osijek, Croatia www.icc.or.at
Grain Tech Bangladesh 4-6 April
Cereals 2019
Bangladesh
12-13 June
www.limraexpo.com/grain/index.html
UK
ice Milltech Expo 2019
www.cerealsevent.co.uk
1-3 March
Kuwait International Agro Food Expo (KIAFE)
Rudrapur, India
10-11 April
www.ricemilltech.com
Kuwait www.kuwait-food.com/2019/
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Events in detail
Victam International 2019
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September
12-14 June Cologne, Germany
International Baking Industry Exposition,
www.victam.com
IBIE 2019 8-11 September
VIV Turkey 2019, 9th International Trade Fair
Las Vegas, USA
For Poultry Technologies
www.ibie2019.com
13 – 15 June Istanbul, Turkey
October
www.vivturkey.com Grain & Milling Expo Graintech Africa 2019
9-11 October
19-21 June
Casablanca, Morocco
Nairobi, Kenya
www.grainmillingexpo.ma
www.graintechafrica.com JTIC July
16-17 October Lille, France
Rice Market & Technology Convention
www.jtic.eu
5-7 July, 2019 New Orleans, USA
North American Millers' Association, NAMA
www.ricemtconvention.com/
2019 Annual Meeting 17-20 October
2019 Australian Summer Grains Conference
Colorado Springs, USA
8-10 July
www.namamillers.org/meetings/
Queensland, Australia www.australiansummergrains.com.au 1st International Wheat Congress 21-26 July Saskatchewan, Canada http://2019iwc.ca/ August Guangzhou International Intensive Livestock & Feed Processing Industry Exhibition (GILE2019) 18-20 August China www.gil-expo.com
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