Former Extrudeur
Type: Clextral BC 45
Extruder:
- with high moisture extrusion module
- with co-extrusie module and crimper cutter
Technical Specifications
• The device is a co-rotating twin-screw extruder
• The extruder consists out of 5 modules of 200 mm
• 1st module: supply opening, cooling circuit
• 2nd to 5th module: heating, cooling circuit
• The diameter of the screw is 55 mm and the screw speed is adjustable between 0 and 612 rpm
• The unit is equipped with an additional closed module with heating
• Each module is equipped with an inlet for liquid injection
• There is also the possibility of steam injection into one of the modules
• The unit is equipped with the ability to carry out co-extrusion (co-extrusion mold, premix with injection system, conveyor belt crimper and cutter)
• The screw elements are interchangeable and include positive and negative conveying elements and kneading elements
• The mold consists of a die plate with 8 circular openings, individually closable
• There are different insert shapes with different diameters available
• The cutter is a rotating plate with 2 or 4-way blades
• The operating temperature is adjustable between 50 and 200 °C
• A High Moisture Extrusion unit can be connected to the exit of the extruder, consisting of 8 cooling modules.
Scope
• Design technique for starch, protein, and fat rich foods
• Possibility to produce high moisture extrudates for the production of e.g. meat analogues.
Setting for dry extrusion
Setting for wet extrusion
Setting co-extrusion and crimper cutter
