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By-products: Bran and husks: For maximum product utilisation and costefficient increase of the nutritive value in animal feed
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by Amandus Kahl GmbH, Germany
uring the processing of cereals such as wheat, spelt and oats, different product components are produced in the respective production steps. In the grain husking and meal screening process, the main product to be processed is separated from its husk - also called bran. This by-product can be ideally used for further processing into animal feed. Bran is the husk of the grain which may have a higher or lower starch content. This grain component is used, especially in the compound feed industry, for the production of animal feed. In order to compact the voluminous by-product, pelleting with Kahl flat die pelleting presses is the best option. Pelleting of bran, and also husks, offers great advantages, especially with regard to storage and transport. While bran and husk can be stored relatively easily in large volumes, pelleting these products results in a higher bulk density, which reduces storage and transport costs and, thus, significantly increases economic efficiency. The advantages of compaction with the Kahl flat die pelleting presses can also be found in the Kahl technology known worldwide. The press configuration holds a specific advantage for all products with a high fibre content, including bran and husk. Thanks to the Kahl flat die pelleting press, no pre-grinding is required. Such a by-product can therefore be pelleted easily and without great effort. A simple integration in the existing or new mill makes it possible to pellet the product and sell it as a valuable feed component, thereby increasing the nutritional value.
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The comprehensive Kahl machine portfolio offers numerous possibilities to meet different requirements for the pelleting of wheat bran, spelt bran, barley bran, rye bran, oat bran, and other varieties. Over 140 years of experience and numerous installed plants worldwide show that Amandus Kahl has the suitable solution for any requirement. Are you interested in a machine or plant from Amandus Kahl? Then please contact us, visit our new website or send us an e-mail: info@akahl.de www.akahl.de https://shop.akahl.de