When Kraft Heinz needed to relocate production for Brinta, their classic oat-based cereal brand, they immediately turned to their long-time mill solutions supplier, Kemutec.
In order to meet their evolving production needs, Kraft Heinz required a smart milling solution that fulfilled the latest ATEX regulations.
Kraft Heinz’s milling solution needed to cover two key processes: milling the raw oat grain and most importantly, receiving the cooked oat flakes from a drum dryer and grinding them to an exact specification.
In order to comply with ATEX guidelines, Kraft Heinz needed their solution to convey the oat flakes’ directly to the packaging lines while incorporating safety venting to protect workers and equipment from dust explosions.
To address the first part of the process – milling raw oat grain –Kemutec recommended the KEK Involute Universal Turbine Mill.
This solution offers a separate collection filter with an outfeed for the finely ground product.
With one pass grinding, optimal temperature control and flexibility, the KEK Involute Universal Turbine Mill meant Kraft Heinz could trust in the safe delivery of a high-quality end product.
To meet ATEX requirements, the mill is designed with a reduced explosion pressure of 1 barg, with additional protection via an air inlet non-return valve. Its collection filter also has an explosion panel for flameless indoor venting and enclosed, certified in-and-outlet rotary valves.
This custom assembly enabled the mill to be smoothly integrated into the building, with planned consideration for height limitations that ensured full use of available space.
