Conditioning time can be gained with the application of a Long Term Vessel (LTV). The LTV, placed after the steam mixer, significantly improves the process of feed conditioning.
Conditioning is the result of the variables moisture, temperature and time.
As moisture and temperature are related, time is the ultimate variable to enhance the process.
Time can be gained with the application of a Long Term Vessel (LTV).
The LTV, placed after the steam mixer, significantly improves the process of feed conditioning.
This has a major effect on biosecurity, optimizing the nutritional quality of the feed and enhancing the pelletability of the product as well as improving the pellet quality.
Benefits
Better physical (hardness and durability) and chemical (gelatinisation, pathogenic germs, etc.) quality of the mash and pellets are possible, in combination with a tuned recipe and die configuration.
Variable retention time up to 4 min at a temperature up to 90°C.
Optimal product treatment due to LTV screw, guarantees first in - first out principle.
Very low energy consumption (less than 0.25 kWh/ton possible).
Up to 20% higher capacity of the pellet mill.
Up to 20% less energy consumption of the pellet mill .
Wide range of raw materials, with more difficult gelatinization, can be processed.
Optimal operation of LTV is fully integrated with pellet mill control.
Ensures equal, continuous and accurate feeding of the pellet mill.
Better performance of the animals (production, feed conversion as well as health status).