ANDRITZ introduced two new animal feed innovations that increase throughput and processing line efficiencies at VICTAM International 2022, held in the Netherlands.
ANDRITZ introduced two groundbreaking innovations at VICTAM International 2022 exhibition held in Utrecht, the Netherlands from May 31 to June 2.
ANDRITZ experts at the trade show demonstrated how the company’s advanced technologies ensure that manufacturers can remain competitive, increase productivity, reduce waste, and maintain the highest levels of quality.
The company introduced the Paladin 2000 3-roll automatic roll adjustment system for Paladin pellet mills, and Metris Vibe – a groundbreaking, integrated solution for condition monitoring.
- The 3-roll automatic roll adjustment system for the Paladin 2000 pellet mill enables different distances to be set between the die and the rolls. It gives feed manufacturers the ability to select the perfect distance between roll and die for different recipes on a single pellet mill, ensuring a higher-quality and more stable product, including a broader range of by-products.
Also, to support the efficiency of the 3-roll automatic roll adjustment system, operators have the additional advantages of having roll slip control, a quick die changing device, and increased motor power available as options.
Tangible operating and process benefits are what customers can expect to see, including improved pellet quality, increased capacity and improved power utilization with an assembly that is durable, versatile and simple to operate.
- Metris Vibe is a wireless vibration and temperature sensor that can monitor the health status of mechanical equipment regardless of the original manufacturer. Durable and wireless, the sensor works in all rough environments and delivers lower operating costs through predictive maintenance as well as increased uptime, reduced maintenance, higher production reliability, and improved safety.
The Vibe sensor measures the vibration and temperature input of key equipment, analyzing corresponding data points and comparing them with the extensive vibration data contained in the diagnostic database.
Its predictive capabilities not only minimize the risk of a catastrophic failure, operator injuries and high equipment repair costs, they also deliver increased productivity by minimizing unplanned production stoppages, thus maximizing availability and delivering uptime advantages.
Proactive advice and alerts are provided through the sensor’s powerful operating program via mobile app or web browser – anytime and anywhere. Securely integrated independently of customers’ IT systems, this helps on-site maintenance teams identify the root cause of a problem quickly and enables inspections and maintenance to be focused and performed according to specific conditions before a more severe problem develops.
“VICTAM International is a core event for ANDRITZ,” commented Stefan de Roo, Global MarCom Manager for Feed and Biofuels. “We are constantly evolving our plant solutions portfolio to better support our customers in this industry and are delighted to be introducing these two exceptional innovations that we believe will add significant value for animal feed producers looking to optimize their output. It is a good opportunity to share ideas and experience, and we are welcoming customers, both new and existing, to our stand to view these latest developments and discuss how ANDRITZ can help overcome any challenges they may have in feed production.”
New aqua microfeed system that increases output up to 40%
The third innovation launched by ANDRITZ was the Microfeed System – a solution that is set to revolutionize aqua microfeed production, delivering capacity increases of up to an incredible 40%.
“Historically, capacity for small microfeed pellets smaller than 2mm was limited by the die due to the larger pressures placed upon it as a result of smaller holes,” commented Michel Pereira, Global Application Manager for Feed and Biofuels at ANDRITZ. “For larger pellets the bottleneck is the extruder, therefore for microfeed pellets the extruder is typically used at 25-40% of full capacity so as not to break the die. Demand for small pellets has grown, and the challenge repeatedly emerged, how can we produce microfeed with the extruder at full capacity?”
ANDRITZ set to work to solve this challenge in 2020, and has now launched the solution at VICTAM International. The Microfeed System incorporates an optimized die that can withstand the higher pressure caused by the smaller holes due to a stronger construction, larger diameter and bigger open surface, and a smart die base to create an equal distribution of the feed towards the larger die. This combination enables customers to produce microfeed at a higher capacity than with the dies used for microfeed up till today, at a higher quality for sinking feed less than 2mm in size and at higher uptime levels when combined with the ECS as it significantly reduces clogging.
“The Microfeed System will change the face of microfeed production,” said Gunnar Hallmann, Industry Director for Aqua & Pet at ANDRITZ. “We are constantly evolving our plant solutions portfolio to better support our customers in this industry and are delighted to have introduced this exceptional innovation at VICTAM International. With capacity increases of up to 40% the value we are able to add to producers of microfeeds is more than significant. We have already sold 12 systems ahead of the official launch, and we are looking forward to welcoming customers both new and existing to our stand to view this development and to demonstrate the impact it has made already across our test base.”
Orsolya Sørensen, Product Manager, added: “According to statistics published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), total fish production could expand to as much as 204 million tons by 2030, from 179 million tons in 2018, while aquaculture production is projected to rise by 32% in that same time period to 109 million tons. To meet this demand, ANDRITZ understands the need to advance technologies, such as the Microfeed System, to ensure aqua feed manufacturers can remain competitive. Increased capacity, reduced waste and higher yields are critical, as is maintaining the highest levels of quality.”
The third innovation launched by ANDRITZ was the Microfeed System – a solution that is set to revolutionize aqua microfeed production, delivering capacity increases of up to an incredible 40%.
