Malt mill Vertica ™

for biomassfoodgrain

Product overview
The Vertica is a vertical hammer mill designed for efficient size reduction of free‑flowing bulk materials used in feed, grain, oil and biomass processing. Its vertical rotor and integrated air circulation in the feeder eliminate the need for external aspiration, enabling energy savings up to 25% compared with conventional horizontal hammer mills. Compact footprint and easy access to the grinding chamber simplify retrofit and maintenance.

Key benefits

• Energy savings up to 25% versus horizontal hammer mills (no external aspiration required)
• Reduced capital and operating costs by eliminating fans and filters
• Fast changeovers and high flexibility for different raw materials and recipes
• Improved hygiene through 360° access to the grinding chamber for cleaning and inspection
• Small footprint suitable for retrofit or new plant layouts; available as single or twin configuration

Key features

• Vertical hammer mill configuration (Vertica) with vertical rotor
• Integrated air circulation in the feeder — no external aspiration necessary
• Automatically lowering hopper/housing for 360° access to rotor, hammers and screens
• Operable as a single mill or paired as a twin station to increase throughput
• User‑friendly design that facilitates fast maintenance and wear‑part replacement

Other features

• Hygienic design: grinding chamber housing lowers to simplify cleaning and inspection
• Safety: two‑hand safety mechanism prevents improper operation
• Optional monitoring: temperature sensors and vibration detection for early warnings
• Noise: typically about half the level of a horizontal hammer mill; controllable within ~83 dB(A) for common materials
• Automation: available from individual machine control to full smart‑factory integration

Applications

• Compound feed (multi feed, premix and concentrates)
• Aqua feed
• Brewery malt milling
• Grain processing and milling
• Oilseed milling
• Biomass size reduction and pelleting feedstock

Process chain (typical integration)

• Raw material intake
• Handling and transport
• Weighing and dosing
• Mixing
• Grinding (Vertica vertical hammer milling)
• Conditioning
• Downstream processing: extruding, cooking, forming
• Drying
• Coating and final touches

Technical specifications

• Model name: Vertica
• Machine type: Vertical hammer mill
• Energy savings: up to 25% vs horizontal hammer mills (no external aspiration)
• Air system: integrated air circulation in feeder (fans and filters not required)
• Feed size (recommended): < 60 mm
• Bulk density range: 0.2 – 0.8 kg/dm³
• Max recommended moisture: < 15%
• Max recommended material temperature: < 40 °C
• Maintenance: 360° access to rotor, hammers and screens; housing lowers for cleaning and part replacement
• Noise level: typically controllable within ~83 dB(A) for most materials
• Configurations: single machine or twin station for increased throughput
• Automation: from individual machine control up to full plant integration