UNIFORM DAMPENING MACHINE
(TURBOLIZER)

PLC-Controlled Twin-Rotor Intensive Conditioning Station

A high-performance hydrothermal-treatment (conditioning) system with top-segment automation that brings grain to ideal moisture before milling. Usually placed in the dry-cleaning section of flour and semolina mills, the Turbolizer achieves deep dampening in far less time and guarantees reaching the target moisture without loss.

WORKING PRINCIPLE

PLC-controlled water dosing (flow and moisture analysis): the flow rate and current moisture of the incoming wheat are measured in real time; the PLC unit with integrated flow meter, computing instantaneous flow changes, sets the exact water quantity via a servo valve. Twin-rotor Turbolizer technology (intensive whipping and water injection): meeting the precisely dosed water, the grain enters a twin-rotor whipping mechanism; counter-rotating rotors whip the grain at high acceleration, spreading the moisture uniformly over the whole surface. Up to 7% moisture gain and husk cracking (deep penetration): the high-speed mechanical whipping drives water rapidly to the endosperm and raises grain moisture by up to 7% in a single operation; micro-impacts crack the outer coat, maximising peeling quality at the roller mills.

KEY ADVANTAGES

• Sophisticated intelligent PLC control: The PLC platform integrates with multiple moisture and test-weight sensors and raises an automatic alarm at the smallest out-of-tolerance error. Instantaneous flow and total water used are continuously shown on the display via an electronic counter.

• Hybrid servo-valve management: Water flow is managed fully automatically from PLC data through a servo valve, with manual control available when needed.

• AISI 304 stainless steel assurance: All grain-contact internals, beaters, rotors and the body are made of high-grade AISI 304 stainless steel — 100% food safety.

• Ergonomic modular body: Fully opening ergonomic covers make checking wear parts and periodic maintenance extremely practical.

ENGINEERING NOTE

Whereas classic intensive dampeners merely coat water onto the grain surface, the Turbolizer, with the kinetic energy of its two rotors, virtually injects water into the grain’s cell structure. By radically shortening the tempering time, this technology optimises the need for tempering bins while maximising flour yield and ash stability at the roller mills.