Food powder processing refers to the handling and production of various food products in powdered form. It involves transforming ingredients into fine powders, modifying their properties and preparing them for further use in the food industry. Powder processing plays a significant role in the food industry, providing versatile and convenient options for product formulation and manufacturing. By transforming solid ingredients into powders, food processors can improve product quality, homogenize powders to create uniform products and maintain nutritional integrity.
Hanningfield has a wealth of experience in the design and supply of milling, blending and powder transfer equipment for the food industry. We are able to draw upon over three decades of knowledge to offer our food customers a number of process solutions.
The Hanningfield Conical Mill
The Hanningfield Uni-Mill (under-driven) conical mill is designed for milling processes in the pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, chemical and related industries. The conical mill offers numerous benefits over alternate milling methods including;
> Higher throughput
> Tighter particle size distribution
> Easier cleaning/maintenance
> Less noise, heat and dust.
Our conical mills are suitable for both dry and wet milling applications.
The Hanningfield Centrifugal Sifter
The Kwik-Sift offers fast and effective screening of food powders, helping to guarantee material integrity through the capture of alien objects. Our sifter also functions to deagglomerate materials (with the use of a spoiler arm) which have become compacted during transportation and storage.
The Kwik-Sift is perfectly suited to the following;
> Seasonings
> Spices
> Powdered sauces
> Baking and cake mixes
> Botanicals
> Protein formula powders
The Hanningfield Bin Blender
The Uni-Blend bin blender is designed for the gentle tumbling of IBCs and drums, helping to create uniform batches of powdered food material. The blender is available in various sizes, meaning we have a solution for every batch size, from 5L to 2000L+ capacities.
Advantages of the Hanningfield blender;
> Stainless steel construction for use in sanitary applications
> Maximise productivity with ‘blend-in-the-bin’, enabling immediate batch switchover without washdown
> Charging and discharging can be undertaken offline, minimising downtime
> For full compliance, controls can be supplied to meet 21 CFR Part 11
The Hanningfield Cyclone
The Uni-Dust Cyclone is specifically designed for the recovery of waste powder from processes such as filling machines. The cyclone offers numerous benefits to your food process including;
> Prevents blinding and replacement of expensive filters in central dust extraction system
> High-efficiency design, typically capturing 90-99% of powder
> Almost zero maintenance costs
> Recovered powder can be re-worked and re-introduced (where protocol permits), minimising material loss
The Hanningfield Vacuum Transfer System
> Automate and accelerate your process
> Reduce manual handling (horizontal and vertical transfer)
> Suitable for food powders, granules, flakes, pellets etc
> Optional ‘stepless’ design for damage-free transfer of tablets or other fragile materials
Get in Touch
If you would like to speak to one of our experts regarding your Food Powder Processing application, or you would like a quote for one of our products, send us a message using our Contact Form or call us on +44 (0)1702 549 777.
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