Cereal flaking machine OLFB

Overview
The OLFB flaking mill produces consistent flakes of cracked soybeans and other soft oilseeds at high throughput. Its compact footprint and integrated PLC control unit are designed for continuous operation in oilseed processing lines and downstream pressing or solvent-extraction applications.

Key benefits

• Fast maintenance and cleaning: large hinged swing doors give quick access to mixer, feeder, magnet, product guide and scraper for reduced downtime.
• High-performance throughput: engineered to deliver consistent flakes at throughputs exceeding 500 tons per 24 hours (plant- and configuration-dependent).
• Space- and energy-efficient drive: single overhead drive with a friction-optimized main and serpentine drive system reduces power consumption and footprint (approx. 25% smaller vs. conventional mills).

Highlight features

• In-operation flake adjustment: mechanical and hydraulic systems allow flake thickness changes without stopping the mill, improving uptime and production flexibility.
• Integrated PLC control: door-mounted control panel monitors hydraulic pressures, motor current and % full-load amps, operating hours and alarms; enables motor start/stop and roller engagement from the panel.
• Durable rollers: centrifugal-cast rollers (outer chilled-iron alloy with cast-alloy core) offer high wear resistance and compressive strength; multiple roller grades available to match raw-material requirements.

Applications

• Primary: flaking of oilseeds for oil extraction and feed
• Typical raw materials: cracked soybeans, sunflower seed, rapeseed/canola, corn germ and similar soft oilseeds

Process chain (selected steps)

• Raw material intake
• Handling and conveying
• Drying and conditioning
• Storage
• Weighing and dosing
• Cleaning and dehulling
• Hull separation and kernel recovery
• Flaking (performed by the OLFB)

Services and training
Spare and wear parts, maintenance services, commissioning support and operator training are available to ensure long-term performance and optimized operation.

Technical specifications

• Model: OLFB flaking mill
• Designed for: cracked soybeans and soft oilseeds (sunflower, rapeseed/canola, corn germ)
• Throughput: capable of more than 500 tons per 24 hours (application-dependent)
• Drive: single overhead drive with friction-optimized main and serpentine drive
• Footprint: approx. 25% smaller than conventional flaking mills
• Flake thickness: adjustable during operation (mechanical and hydraulic)
• Control: PLC control unit mounted on flaker door; monitors hydraulic pressures, motor amps, % full-load amps, operating hours and alarms; allows motor start/stop and roller engagement
• Maintenance access: large hinged swing doors for quick access
• Rollers: centrifugal casting with chilled-iron outer alloy and cast-alloy core; multiple roller qualities available