Counterflow cooling machine for animal fee cooling

• The counterflow cooling principle was invented by Van Aarsen and has become a standard blue print, copied all over the world within the compound feed industry.
• The Van Aarsen counterflow cooling system is designed for cooling pellets after pelletizing back to ± 5°C above ambient air temperature.
• This is to achieve a good PDI, flow ability, protect against decay and minimize chemical and biochemical reactions.

• Small foot print
• Low energy consumption because of low air volume.
• Minimum service down time.
• Continuous pellet discharge for optimal cooling process.
• Limited damaging of the product due to discharge mechanism.
• Complete emptying of the cooler, to minimize cross contamination and maximize hygienic operation.
• Optimal pellet moisture content.
• Optimal process control.
• Available and upgradable as double deck cooler, for quick product change-over.
• Robust design of discharge mechanism.

Features

• Inlet valve for continuous product flow and air lock.
• Ultrasonic continuous layer thickness measurement to ensure and/or control retention time in cooler.
• Automatic air flow control by motor-operated air valve to regulate air speed in cooler.
• Cooler bin walls and hood in stainless steel to avoid corrosion.
• Hydraulically operated discharge mechanism.
• Frequency controller for adjusting speed discharge mechanism.
• Octagonal construction for optimal filling of the cooler.
• Bin height configured for optimal (build in) height.
• Designed and constructed according to CE and ATEX safety regulations.