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 : : What is the reason of insufficient production with not full-load motor?

 

>  Reason:

> Solution:

Return of the material into the inlet of the -
die because its specific weight is too low.

Failing receipt of materials on part of the die
owing to:

  • the material is too greasy
  • excessive clearance between rolls and line screw feeder
  • problems on rolls and/or die
  • the thickness of the die is too much
  • Increase of the speed of the die
  • Finer milling
  • Study of methods to avoid the return

 

  • Less steam and/or control of the steam are required
  • Add less molasses
  • Adjust the rolls
  • Check the thickness of the die
 : : What is the reason of insufficient production with full-load motor?

>  Reason:

> Solution:

Overload of the mill motor, owing to the
gelling of the product:

  • too much steam
  • die too thick
  • low quality steam
  • too humid steam

Product is not conditioned at its best >

Too much clearance between rolls and die >

Pellet are too hard >

Corrosion in the inside of the holes of the die >

Only one part of the drilled die strip is operating >


  • Less steam is required
  • Replace the die
  • Check the steam line
  • Steam is to be increased
  • Rolls are to be adjusted.
  • Use thinner dies
  • Use stainless steel dies
  • Clean the rows of the clogged holes.
  • Give the right direction to the product by means of the deflectors