Control systems for wet grinding industry

Enhance precision and efficiency in your production line with advanced control systems, offering seamless integration across wet grinding and dispersing processes, optimizing performance through smart automation and intuitive interfaces.

The control systems from Bühler Group offer tailored solutions for optimizing wet grinding and dispersion processes across diverse industries, including food, chemicals, and electronics. These systems are distinguished by their precise parameter monitoring, intuitive interface, and robust integration capabilities. Designed to support a range of working principles, the systems streamline operations through automation and offer varying levels of control, from manual to fully automated IoT-enabled setups.

Applications encompass the production of items such as cornflakes, chocolate bars, lithium-ion batteries, and microchips, enhancing both throughput and quality. Offering seamless integration with existing production lines, these systems utilize PLC programming and touch screen interfaces for easy operation. Energy efficiency is realized through optimal motor control, while cloud-based data management supports long-term traceability and remote process monitoring.

Crafted from durable materials to resist wear and corrosion, the systems comply with industry standards, promoting longevity and reliability. Maintenance is simplified with features supporting straightforward cleaning and system reconditioning, ensuring sustained performance. Bühler provides comprehensive engineering support for custom configuration needs, ensuring each setup aligns perfectly with your specific production requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances process efficiency by enabling precise control over grinding and dispersion parameters.
  • Reduces operational costs with cloud-based data management and remote monitoring.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, accommodating various automation levels.
  • Minimizes training requirements with intuitive design and easy-to-use interfaces.
  • Increases product quality consistency through recipe-driven reproducible processes.
Applications
Precision optics,Snacks,Grain,Cosmetics,Chocolate,Flexible electronics,Dairy,Food,Asian noodles,Chemicals,Printing inks,Pulses,Paddy,Spices,Aqua feed,Biomass,Breakfast cereals,Batteries,Cocoa,Animal feed,Feed,Pasta,Pet food,Nuts,Semiconductors,Rice,Flexible packaging,Paints,Dried fruits,Electronic materials,Baked goods,Insect technology,Oilseeds,Wheat,Confectionery,Coffee,Digital inks,Coatings,Vegetables
End products
Oatmeal,Spaghetti,Dog kibble,Whole wheat flour,Cheese,Lithium-ion batteries,Potato chips,Candy bars,Basmati rice,Wall paint,Oled displays,Cinnamon powder,Cocoa powder,Biomass pellets,Grain malt,Fish pellets,Camera lenses,Instant coffee,Canned vegetables,Paddy rice,Cornflakes,Cricket powder,Ramen noodles,Microchips,Silicon wafers,Cat food,Dried apricots,Almonds,Bread loaves,Lentil soup mix,Skin creams,Digital printer inks,Chocolate bars,Automotive coatings,Shrink wraps,Magazine printing inks,Soy oil
Steps before
Dehulling,Milling,Pre-grinding
Steps after
Packing,Palletizing,Coating
Input ingredients
raw materials,ingredients,wet grinding materials,digital data input
Output ingredients
dispersed products,processed materials,output ingredients,data analyses output
Automation
4 Levels (Comfort,Premium,Premium Plus,WinCos)
Cloud Data Access
24/7 Remote Access
Control System
PLC with Touch Screen
Data Storage
Cloud-Based
Process Control
Reproducible Production
Remote Diagnostics
Available 24/7
User Interface
Intuitive Design with Color Coding
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA / IoT
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Digitization
IoT-enabled / Cloud storage
Remote access and control
Available 24/7
Process monitoring
Real-time / Smart data analysis
Intuitive design
Guided workflow / Color coding
Recipe management
Job wizards / Recipe assistants
Control system type
Walk-by screen / PLC / Touchscreen
System integration
Smart Factory / Multi-machine control
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Control panel type
Touch screen / push button
Integration possibilities
Integration with tanks,peripherals,pre-grinding machines
Automation levels
Comfort / Premium / Premium Plus / WinCos
Remote access
24/7 cloud-based
Market info
Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.