Buhler - OLFB FLAKING MILL

Buhler’s flaking mill produces consistent flakes at highest throughputs. With a compact footprint and integrated control unit, it is the perfect solution for flaking your cracked soybeans and soft seeds with the precision you need. Key features include: 

  • Single motor placed on top 

  • Less required space and energy 

  • Less noisy, less vibrations & improved safety 

  • Roll gap adjustment during operation 

  • Mixer, stainless steel feeder and hydraulic unit integrated inside the machine 

  • Pneumatic scrapers 

  • Patented roll end sealing system 

  • Large swinging doors allow fast access to all key components 

Models 816 & 821 

  • Roll length: 62”/ 84” 

  • Roll diameter: 32”  

  • Main motor: 125 / 150 / 200 hp 

  • Peripheral speed: 1,700 to 2,000 ft/min 

  • Roll differentials: 1 : 1, 1.03, 1.05,  

  • Space requirement: 80 ft2 / 92 ft2 

  • Power consumption*: 9.0 to 7.0 hp-h/T  

  • Roll hardness: from 400 to 580 HB 

  • Noise level: approx. 84 dB(A) 

Buhler – OLFC  Flaking Mill 

The Next Generation Flaker 

Anticipated Improvements  

 Timing belt integration for consistent flaking efficiency.​ 

​ Belt tensioning with back tensioning pulley to create optimal energy transfer​ 

​ Improved stability and reduced vibration with motor to machine frame fixation (keep minimal footprint)​ 

​ Optimized motor shaft load, reducing misalignment and bending for ideal force transfer 

 Door handles and locking latches on the main doors​ 

​ Product sampling openings integrated into the machine frame​ 

​ Sight grid for checking the belt tension during operation​ 

​ Aluminum covers for easy handling and better cleaning access.​ 

​ Quick access for roll grinding machine​ 

 Higher pulley diameter to reduce belt load​ 

​ Improved stability with the position of idle & tensioner pulley​ 

​ Improved belt guide for better force transfer​ 

 Integrated system for slow drive attachment (enhanced roller grinding maintenance) 

 Massive cast parts increase stability and reduce vibrations​ 

​ Bigger size of roll bearings to handle roll dynamic​ 

​ Sophisticated trays to catch excess grease and ensure cleaner maintenance​ 

​ Sensor solutions to monitor​ 

  • Machine Vibration​ 

  • Bearing Temperature​ 

  • Roll Speed/ Slippage 

 SPS Hardware​ 

  • Siemens & Rockwell/AB based hardware for easy replacement and global availability​ 

  • Cost effective but robust system that can be upgraded​ 

Software​ 

  • The software code is highly optimized for the flaking mill with key safety, operation and maintenance considerations.​ 

Human Machine Interface​ 

  • The HMI is designed for intuitive use with different levels of user complexity (operation, maintenance, plant management, troubleshooting)​ 

  • It includes current and past information of the machine for troubleshooting​ 

Webserver & local machine data​ 

  • The Webserver will have the function of delivering the HMI, hardware independent (Tablet etc.) and will store key machine data locally. (Motor current, vibration etc.)​  

Vibration sensors 

Improved guard for safer handling.​ 

​Optional configurations for different seeds possible. F.e. canola version without feeder​