A medium-sized food ingredient manufacturer in Poland required an integrated and efficient powder processing solution to upgrade their existing production line. Their main products include compound seasoning powder, chicken bouillon base, and functional food powders. As customer orders increased, they needed a more stable, hygienic, and automated workflow that could manage lumped materials, reduce labor intensity, and improve batch consistency.
Customer Background
The company works in the food seasoning and additive industry and must comply with basic food-grade hygiene standards. Their workshop space was limited, so the new equipment layout needed to fit the existing facility without complex modifications.
Customer’s Key Requirements
- Raw materials such as salt blocks and caked powders needed pre-crushing before mixing.
- Manual feeding had to be reduced to improve efficiency and reduce dust exposure.
- Mixing uniformity needed to be stable to ensure consistent flavor and product quality.
- The production process required simple dust control during crushing and feeding.
- The customer wanted a compact line that completed crushing, conveying, and mixing in one continuous workflow.
- All material-contact parts needed to be stainless steel to meet food-grade requirements.
Our Customized Solution
After analyzing the customer’s material characteristics, capacity needs, and workshop layout, HONGDI designed a fully integrated system combining conveying, crushing, mixing, and simple dust control in a compact line.
Screw Conveying System
A screw conveyor was installed to deliver raw materials to the crushing station. This reduced the frequency of manual feeding and helped contain dust during transfer.
Stainless Steel Crusher with Simple Dust Collection Port
Lumped materials were processed through a stainless steel crusher. A dust collection port was reserved on the machine, allowing the customer to connect a cloth bag or simple collection device to reduce dust generated during crushing.
Ribbon Blender for Uniform Mixing
A horizontal ribbon mixer was selected for seasoning and complex powders. The dual-layer ribbon structure ensures fast and highly uniform mixing while maintaining the integrity of delicate particles. All contact surfaces are stainless steel, suitable for food-grade applications.
Integrated Line Layout and Smooth Workflow
The process flows seamlessly from crushing to conveying to mixing. The equipment layout was customized to match the customer’s workshop dimensions, ensuring a compact, efficient, and easy-to-operate production line. The dust control points were designed to improve air quality without adding unnecessary system complexity.
Project Results
- Dust generation during crushing and feeding was significantly reduced, improving the workshop environment.
- Mixing uniformity improved, resulting in more consistent finished product quality.
- Manual handling was reduced, increasing overall production efficiency.
- The production workflow became more standardized and aligned with food-processing hygiene expectations.
Customer Feedback
After installation and commissioning, the customer reported that the entire line operated smoothly and met their expected production outcomes. They were satisfied with the improved mixing results, the reduced dust levels, and the overall efficiency of the integrated system. The solution accurately matched their real-world production needs and space constraints.
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