Automated Handling of Plant-based Proteins, Fibers, Cellulose and Binders

The automated handling of T bulk materials: What sounds trivial, can quickly become an enormous challenge. Namely, when the raw material used turns out to be sticky, building bridges, lumpy etc.

Such raw materials are the order of the day, especially in the field of textured vegetable protein (TVP), high moisture extrusion (HME), and the used plant-based proteins, fibers, cellulose, and binders. Especially Soy, pea, or wheat proteins can be both sensitive and thus sometimes tend to be stubborn, means either stick or bridge easily. The produced TVP can also be quite stubborn, meaning it sticks easily and has poor flow characteristics. So, you can see, it is not as easy as it seems and needs a lot of know-how on how to lay out the whole plant.

In order to be able to face possible challenges right from the start, you need a competent plant manufacturer automation at your side for the of such stubborn, free-flowing or sensitive raw materials. And this is exactly where AZO comes in. The plant manufacturer from Osterburken, southern Germany, not only has more than 70 years of experience in the automation of raw materials, but with its in-house laboratory for raw material it also has the possibility to analyze the raw materials to be able to precisely determine their physical properties and derive the resulting storage properties, eligibility, etc. Furthermore, almost all products can be conveyed on a trial basis in the pilot plant. This creates the perfect basic conditions for an optimal plant design and for all the raw material characters and challenges, AZO has an appropriate solution.

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