Abstract: The new invention is directed to a continuous mixing and homogenizing plant, particularly for mill products. In so doing, the simultaneity of the mixing of all raw components in a pre-mixing space 8 is ensured in particular, so that subsequent continuous homogenization is also possible so as to meet the strictest demands. The utilized component weigher 4 and the assigned screw discharge 25 are constructed so as to be substantially tubular and together form a differential flow regulator 6. The inner surface of the entire system contacted by the product is accordingly tubular and is subjected to a continuous self-cleaning as a result of the movement of the product. Further, it is possible to arrange a plurality of component weighers 4 in a geometrically identical manner with respect to a collecting point 17 and a very high quality of mixing is obtained.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel process and a device for stabilizing the shape of both long and short pasta. A small amount of water, e.g. 0.4% to 12%, is added to the surface of the product while it is still hot in a water addition member (27) at the end of the drying or climate zone (9) and the product is then cooled in a cooling arrangement (29). The pasta are then stacked in the traditional manner for stabilizing insofar as this is required for the subsequent packaging process. In this way, subsequent cracking which was previously often unexplained can be avoided even when very extreme drying climates and short drying periods are used.

Abstract: The new invention is directed to a metering device (1) which can be constructed as a differential weigher. The product is stored in a weighing container (2) which is possibly cylindrical and comprises a flat base (16, 18). A uniform product feed is ensured by means of a cleaning device (13, 19) acting in two horizontal planes, wherein a relief base (16) with fall-through opening (15) is preferably arranged between the two planes in such a way that a pre-metering space (17) is formed in the lower part of the weighing container. The product is conveyed out of the pre-metering space (17) through the lower cleaning device (19) to the metering screw (4) and discharged in a metered manner by the latter by means of controllable speed.

Abstract: The invention proposes a novel automatic product feed in which an analog signal is formed and at least one other digital signal which is adjustable independently of the analog signal is generated and used for the automatic product feed for supervising the product feed functions by a mechanical probe (8) in the product flow. In this way, all previously known controlling and regulating functions can be realized with a minimum of electronics or at the highest level of computer control as a function of the product feed or for optimizing the grinding conditions, possibly with externally initiated digital signals for various stage adjustments and with the use of very simple automatic component means. The invention further proposes a corresponding method for grinding with a milling roller mill (1).

Abstract: An impact detacher with a centrifugal wheel and two or more centrifugal conduits which are enclosed by two or more impact rings, wherein the material to be ground is fed concentrically via a feed pipe and guided away again via an outer annular conduit. Each half of the impact ring is directed to two oppositely directed impact surfaces, wherein the impact detacher can comprise a common product discharge conduit. The centrifugal wheel comprises a guiding apparatus with a divided feed in the area of the product inlet, wherein a larger feed surface is assigned to the centrifugal conduit remote of the feed pipe.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the automatic filling of shipping bags with bulk materials with weighing accuracy. The pre-defined bulk material filling quantities are produced cyclically by controlling the discharge from a differential packer and weigher by determining the differential weight and are poured directly into the package via a flow filling sleeve. The pre-defined bulk material weight is directly packed as a dense stream on the shortest path via a flow filling sleeve. The majority of problems relating to weighing technology can be shifted to the area of the refilling of the differential weigher container with no disadvantageous results and no longer occur during the formation of the filling weight. The highest hourly outputs can be achieved particularly for packing carousels.

Abstract: In a process and apparatus for pressing and drying long pasta, an alternative to hanging is provided wherein the dough strands are first introduced into a drying climate immediately after the goods are discharged from the die. The dough strands are guided directly into the drying means from the extrusion die as long "strings" in a continuous manner and are then cut to packaging length. It is possible for only the initial drying to be operated in this way, particularly to heat up the goods and, e.g., hang them on rods while hot, and then to carry out the final drying in a manner known per se, e.g. by portions. The goods can be dried intensively at previously unaccustomed temperatures of 90.degree. C. to 120.degree. C., particularly during final drying, to a moisture content of 15% to less than 13%.

Abstract: The novel invention proposes a novel dough kneading process and a corresponding apparatus, wherein the dough is produced in a small lump structure in a rapidly revolving centrifugal kneader. A very high percentage of granulate sizes corresponding to the size of the desired final product can be produced directly with the new process in particular for further processing of the small lumps to form couscous. The individual small lumps have a complete protein structure when leaving the whirl kneader. For large throughput capacities, the whirl kneader is constructed as a double-rotor kneader. It is important that the minimum kneading time does not fall below at least 5 to 10 seconds and it would be more advantageous not to exceed a maximum kneading time of 2 to 3 minutes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel process and a device for stabilizing the shape of both long and short pasta. A small amount of water, e.g. 0.4% to 1.2%, is added to the surface of the product while it is still hot in a water addition member (27) at the end of the drying or climate zone (9) and the product is then cooled in a cooling arrangement (29). The pasta are then stacked in the traditional manner for stabilizing insofar as this is required for the subsequent packaging process. In this way, subsequent cracking which was previously often unexplained can be avoided even when very extreme drying climates and short drying periods are used.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a new method for producing milled grain products such as flour, semolina, middlings, etc., wherein the material is repeatedly ground by means of rolls and sifted with the system of advanced milling. It is suggested that the material be guided again at least twice via double-roll grinding stages with sifting between the double grindings, wherein the material is sifted in each instance following the double grinding. In an especially preferred manner, a corresponding new mill with at least two double-grinding passes is preferably constructed as an 8-roll mechanism (70). In an especially preferred manner, the new mill comprises a combination of eight- (70) and four-roll mechanisms (142, 151). A screening surface which is at least 20 to 50 % larger is used for the double grinding.

Abstract: In an apparatus for producing milled grain products by means of repeated roll grinding and sifting of specific product fractions, the material to be milled is at least partially guided via double-grinding passes without intermediate sifting. An eight-roll mill is used for this purpose, which eight-roll mill is constructed as a double unit with two roll pairs arranged at a distance one above the other and can be used in quantity in a grain milling system or also in combination with single-grinding passes constructed as four-roll mills. Compared with the use of known four-roll mills, the economic efficiency of a mill is accordingly improved while completely retaining the adaptability of the mill to specific grinding tasks, the quality of the material to be milled and/or the ability to monitor the grinding process.

Abstract: The inventive method and apparatus suggests guiding the pasta directly into a drying climate after exiting from the die. Pasta strands of short goods are fed directly into the drying device from the extrusion die. The pasta strands can be cut either directly at the extrusion die or subsequently into packaging lengths after drying by means of an additional cutting device. It is possible to operate only the initial drying in this way, particularly to heat up the goods and then to carry out the final drying in a manner known per se, e.g. by portions. However, it is also possible to carry out the drying in its entirety, i.e. the pre-drying and final drying, according to the invention, particularly for short goods. The goods can be intensively dried at previously unaccustomed temperatures of 90.degree. C. to 120.degree. C., particularly during final drying from 15% to less than 13% product moisture.

Abstract: The invention proposes a novel automatic product feed in which an analog signal is formed and at least one other digital signal which is adjustable independently of the analog signal is generated and used for the automatic product feed for supervising the product feed functions by a mechanical probe (8) in the product flow. In this way, all previously known controlling and regulating functions can be realized with a minimum of electronics or at the highest level of computer control as a function of the product feed or for optimizing the grinding conditions, possibly with externally initiated digital signals for various stage adjustments and with the use of very simple automatic component means. The invention further proposes a corresponding method for grinding with a milling roller mill (1).

Abstract: A semolina cleaning apparatus allows basic operations as in the prior art with complete visual surveillance of operation, but with an outwardly closed product guidance. In this way, entry and exit of dust is completely prevented during normal operation as well as when removing samples. Accordingly, it is possible to operate an individual apparatus as well as an entire group of semolina cleaning apparatuses with circulating air. The air intake can be effected from above.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic bag hanging allows far more than 1000 bag hangings per hour. A bag is removed from a bag bucket conveyor by its closed end and is guided, bottom forward, at an approximately right angle around a roller deflection device. The bag is grasped, first in an upright position and so as to be slightly opened already by bag opening claw pairs 23, opened, and simultaneously guided via a double-lever system to a bag filling sleeve and automatically clamped.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a new method for producing milled grain products such as flour, semolina, middlings, etc., wherein the material is repeatedly ground by means of rolls and sifted with the system of advanced milling. It is suggested that the material be guided again at least twice via double-roll grinding stages with sifting between the double grindings, wherein the material is sifted in each instance following the double grinding. In an especially preferred manner, a corresponding new mill with at least two double-grinding passes is preferably constructed as an 8-roll mechanism (70). In an especially preferred manner. the new mill comprises a combination of eight- (70) and four-roll mechanisms (142, 151). A screening surface which is at least 20 to 50% larger is used for the double grinding.

Abstract: Apparatus for production of long pasta products has a press, a movable bar hanging arrangement from which the products are suspended and a drier. The drier is constructed as a single level drier with a rapid heating zone and an intense drying zone. The rapid heating zone has several different climate zones of differing temperatures, and fresh and exhaust air ducts. The intense drying zone has a plurality of ventilated elements. The drier includes a climate controller for each climate zone. The rapid heating zone and intense drying zone are formed as a circulating system for fresh and exhaust air. Inside the drier, air flow is zonally controlled and directed, in each element, from top to bottom or bottom to top. A supplemental air system is provided for the plurality of ventilated elements. At least part of the circulating air is blown in as in a turbo system.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a new method for producing milled grain products such as flour, semolina, middlings, etc., wherein the material is repeatedly ground by means of rolls and sifted with the system of advanced milling. It is suggested that the material be guided again at least twice via double-roll grinding stages with sifting between the double grindings, wherein the material is sifted in each instance following the double grinding. In an especially preferred manner, a corresponding new mill with at least two double-grinding passes is preferably constructed as an 8-roll mechanism (70). In an especially preferred manner. The new mill comprises a combination of eight- (70) and four-roll mechanisms (142, 151). A screening surface which is at least 20 to 50% larger is used for the double grinding.

Abstract: A new separating method and a corresponding apparatus and the use of the apparatus for the environmentally sound separation of different material mixtures, are disclosed wherein, in addition to dynamic forces, the area pressure between the bodies to be sorted and an inwardly elastic sorting drum are made of use. Bodies which are heavy with respect to specific area pressure sink into the interior of the drum and are thrown out at a lower location. Parts which are light with respect to specific area pressure, on the other hand, are rejected from the surface of the drum and guided away separately. In so doing, the device achieves very efficient separation. The invention is particularly effective for the separation of reclaimable material mixtures, so-called "recyclables", particularly with respect to fractions such as liftings which are otherwise difficult to separate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a new method for the production of a starch raw material for subsequently obtaining pure starch from wheat, rye, corn or barley. Fractions of starch which is damaged as little as possible are produced by means of roller grinding and sifting devices. The material is ground repeatedly and sifted with the system of advanced milling, wherein it is suggested in particular to guide the material two to five times via double-grinding stages without sifting between the double grindings. Sifting is effected subsequent to the double grinding. The invention also concerns a starch milling system which comprises two to five double-grinding passes with two grinding-roll pairs which are connected one after the other and are preferably constructed as an eight-roll mill.