Dairy Powder Processing Systems
Hosokawa Micron specializes in providing the best possible mechanical and hygienic designs for the dairy industry and is an expert in unusual combinations of powder processing technologies.
In contrast to the sterilization or pasteurization of milk for direct consumption, our primary focus is the handling and processing of spray-dried milk powders. Important aspects here include fast solubility, in coffee creamer for example, adaptable functionalities in applications in the animal feed industry, and the accurate blending of functional additives in baby food.
Our close relationship with the dairy industry and focused approach means that customers can truly rely on our expertise: a century of dedicated research and development in powder processing technologies.
The food industry is one of our key business sectors and we invested significantly in developing our technologies, expertise and services in this field. This has led to a wide range of equipment for laboratories, pilot plants and full-scale installations.
Mixing Systems for Infant Formula Powder
When designing an infant formula production line, the key element is to ensure the correct content of all components in the premix mixture and the correct ratio between premix and carrier. Meeting the stringent requirements concerning infant food premix is one of the greatest challenges in mixing technology.
The challenge is to overcome the contradiction between the very low content of active ingredients (such as vitamins, salts and mineral complexes) and the very small doses of the final product on the one side and the relatively large batches with shortest possible batch times on the other.
Furthermore the focus should be on avoiding inaccuracies in the final packing, because there are serious consequences involved. For this aspect Hosokawa Micron feels the mutual responsibility together with their customers to provide infants with the best possible baby food powder.
Expert Engineering of Baby Food Mixers
Over the years, Hosokawa Micron has supplied a great number of baby food mixers, with unusual combinations of CIP-or custom designed dry-cleaning provisions, high mixing accuracy, large volumes, low energy input and high production capacities. This requires flexibility, dedication and expert engineering.
Until recently, almost all these mixers were based on traditional, proven Nauta technology, very well suitable to reach the highest possible mixing accuracies without risk of segregation and product damage. Our latest development in infant food mixing equipment focused on reducing production costs and building height which led to the introduction of the Vitomix ribbon screw mixer.
The Vitomix features even shorter batch times, better accessibility for often manual dry cleaning while maintaining the highest possible mixing accuracy. Using two conical cantilevered screws, the net energy input to the product is effectively even lower compared to the already very gentle Nauta mixer.
Hygienic and Safe Design
We are constantly updating our product range to comply with the latest customer and industry requirements for hygiene, cleaning and prevention of dust explosions. Hosokawa Micron B.V. is an active EHEDG member and we always take current hygienic engineering guidelines, such as EHEDG and 3-A, into account when designing, manufacturing and implementing food processing equipment.
For blending baby food, the Vitomix features a high level of surface treatment, mixing screws in sanitary design, a large dust- and liquid-tight cleaning door in the wall, hygienic sampler and a ISEM ball segment valve, combining a short discharge time with a sufficient controlled output flow rate.
Testing & Process Development
Our Test and Process Development Centre in the Netherlands offers unique possibilities for testing your product to determine the most efficient process, system or plant prior to final design. We can provide laboratory-level as well as production-sized trials.
Whether you wish to test a single machine or a complete powder processing system, the same skilled and experienced staff are here to help ensure that your requirements are met, and that you are entirely satisfied with the results.
We offer process equipment and technologies from individual units to large scale bespoke system solutions. Our principle is to deliver high performance yet affordable solutions that meet our customers' demands and long term challenges.
Let our experts help you
Talk to our seasoned experts and let them help you craft the perfect solution for your powder and bulk solids processing needs, ensuring optimal efficiency and peak performance.
