Conditioners Salmacon

Precise Conditioning for Maximum Pellet Quality

Optimal material conditioning is a key success factor in modern pellet production. The Salmatec Salmacon series conditioners ensure homogeneous mixing of the base material as well as the controlled and reproducible addition of liquids and steam. The result: stable processes, reduced energy consumption, and consistently high pellet quality.

Robust Stainless Steel Design for Continous Operation

All Salmacon conditioners are manufactured entirely from stainless steel. Depending on the application, materials such as AISI 304 (1.4301), AISI 316 (1.4401), or duplex stainless steel 1.4462 are used. All product-contact components – housing, shafts, and mixing paddles – are made from high-quality, wear-resistant materials.

Material retention time can be flexibly adjusted via the variable angle of the mixing paddles as well as a variable drive speed. A large inspection opening across the full width of the mixing chamber allows for easy cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.

Optionally, the conditioners are available with non-stick linings, high-quality thermal insulation, and electric heating.

Modular Design for Diverse Process Requirements

The Salmacon series includes multiple configurations – ranging from classic continuous conditioners to advanced process solutions. The proven continuous mixer forms the basis for uniform material mixing under constant material flow.

As an option, the conditioner can be equipped with a Salmatec-patented retention flap. This ensures that the conditioner is always optimally filled, guaranteeing consistently high mixing quality, even with fluctuating throughput rates.

Efficient, Controlles and Process-Reliable

In daily production, operators face increasing competitive and cost pressures. Salmacon conditioners are designed precisely for these demands. They enable precise dosing and uniform distribution of water, molasses, fats, steam, and other additives, perfectly matched to the material and process requirements.

An optimal mixing result in the conditioner not only improves material conditioning and hygienization, but also reduces the energy demand of the downstream pellet mill and extends the service life of dies, rollers, and other pressing components.

Salmacon CP – Controlled Processes Insteaf of a Black Box

For particularly demanding applications, Salmatec offers the Salmacon CP conditioners. These units can be operated both forward and reverse, releasing the conditioned material only once the defined product temperature has been reliably reached.

Especially in feed production and hygienization processes, where minimum temperatures are mandatory, Salmacon CP conditioners provide maximum process reliability and transparency. Integrated sensors, temperature monitoring, and advanced control concepts enable operators to intervene in the process at any time and maintain full control.

Salmacon Molasses Mixers – Intensive Liquid Integration

The Salmacon molasses mixers are ideal for applications with high liquid content. Two counter-rotating, high-speed mixing shafts deliver an exceptionally intensive mixing effect while maintaining high throughput rates – even with demanding formulations involving molasses, fats, or other viscous liquids.

Optionally, a coating or expansion stage can be integrated directly downstream of the mixing process. In this step, the conditioned product is dusted with dry material to reliably prevent sticking in downstream conveying equipment and ensure stable plant operation.

Salmacon Double Conditioner – Maximum Retention Time, Maximum Effect

When extended retention time and particularly intensive conditioning are required, the Salmacon double conditioner is the solution of choice. Two conditioners are arranged vertically, allowing the material to pass through two consecutive conditioning stages.

This design enables significantly improved mixing intensity, enhanced heat and moisture absorption, and increased process stability – making it ideal for demanding raw materials, hygienization processes, or achieving maximum pellet quality while reducing the energy demand of the pellet mill.

Steam Pressure Control System

Compared to conventional steam injection systems, our steam addition system enables significantly higher inlet temperatures. An oversized expansion volume allows dry, superheated saturated steam at temperatures of up to 143 °C to be guided almost loss-free to the product inlet.

This makes it possible to achieve higher conditioning temperatures with lower moisture input. The result is a more stable and higher-capacity pelleting process, with increased throughput and reduced susceptibility to process disturbances.