OverviewThe OLCC cracking mill is a rolling mill engineered for cracking oilseeds and feed raw materials. It combines counter-rotating corrugated rollers, configurable differential speeds and a rapid roller-exchange concept to deliver consistent particle size, high throughput and simplified maintenance.
Key benefits- High throughput: Large counter-rotating corrugated rollers and selectable speed differentials enable efficient size reduction across a range of oilseeds.
- Process integration: Configurable settings and an optional smart HMI support local and remote control, monitoring and integration into plant automation.
- Minimized downtime: Rapid roller-exchange design reduces roller-pair replacement to under two hours, lowering handling time and bound capital.
Highlight features- Smart roller exchange technology saves time: Roller shells detach from the shaft so only the shell is removed while the transmission remains protected inside the machine, reducing labor and handling weight.
- Designed for easy use and simple maintenance: Removable maintenance doors, integrated sampling gates, electronic roller-gap adjustment, product bypass and strong permanent magnets simplify inspection and upkeep.
- Smart human-machine interface: Optional HMI provides full local and remote control of key functions, enabling automation, alerts and integration with plant control systems.
Services & supportGlobal service network with dedicated roller service stations for reconditioning, roll checks and just-in-time parts. Remote diagnostics and support are available where applicable via the HMI.
Applications- Oilseeds (soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, etc.)
- Beans and other legumes
Process chain (selected steps)- Raw material intake — reception and storage systems with monitoring.
- Handling — conveyors and elevators matched to plant layout.
- Drying — controlled drying to maintain seed quality.
- Storage — silos and bins for interim storage.
- Weighing — precision weighing and dosing systems.
- Cleaning — removal of stones, dust and broken material.
- Conditioning — pre-treatment to ensure consistent flake thickness.
- Cracking — OLCC provides controlled particle size and steady throughput.
- Hull separation — aspiration-based separation of hulls.
- Hull control — recovery of kernel particles from hull streams.
- Flaking — preparation for pressing or solvent extraction.
Technical specifications- Model: OLCC cracking mill
- Roller concept: Large counter-rotating corrugated rollers
- Configurable differential speeds, corrugations and material hardness grades
- Rapid roller exchange: roller shell removable from shaft; roller-pair change time under two hours
- Electronic roller-gap adjustment
- Integrated sampling gates and product bypass
- Permanent magnets for product protection
- Optional smart HMI for local/remote control, monitoring and integration
- Designed for high throughput, easy maintenance and high uptime
- Global roller service network and remote diagnostic capability where applicable