Roller Mill Grinder

What Is a Roller Mill Grinder?

A roller mill grinder is a machine that uses rotating cylindrical rollers to crush, grind, or flatten materials into a consistent particle size. The process is simple but highly effective: two or more parallel rolls rotate in opposite directions at high speeds. As materials pass between the rolls, they are ground down to a specified size based on the roll spacing, resulting in a higher quality and much more uniform feed product.  This process reduces energy costs substantially when compared to other milling and grinding methods.

Roller mill grinders are used in various industries, including:

• Agricultural feed production: Grinding grains like corn, wheat, barley, and soybeans to produce livestock feed.
• Food processing: Milling grains for human consumption, such as flour production.
• Industrial applications: Crushing and grinding materials like plastic, ore, gravel, and minerals.

Why Choose a Scherer Roller Mill Grinder?

Scherer Inc. is a leader in manufacturing roller mill grinders designed to meet the demanding requirements of today’s industries. Here’s why Scherer’s roller mill grinders stand out:

1. Precision Grinding for Consistent Results

At Scherer, precision is at the heart of everything we do. Our roller mill grinders are engineered to provide consistent particle size with every grind, ensuring uniformity across batches. This is essential for industries like agriculture, where precise grinding leads to better digestibility of livestock feed, and for industrial applications that demand exact particle sizes.

Key precision features include:

• Customizable roll corrugations: Tailored to your specific product requirements to ensure optimal performance.
• Real-time monitoring and adjustments: Adjust the gap between the rolls on-the-fly to maintain consistency across materials and batches.
• Multi-stage grinding: Offering progressive size reduction to ensure uniformity and reduce waste.
• Machine condition monitoring: Advanced condition monitoring systems provide real-time data on machine performance.
• Data on machine performance: Leveraging performance data helps reduce downtime, optimize machine usage, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Enhanced service programs: High-level support allows you to scale your operations and keep you up and running smoothly.

2. Durability and Longevity

Scherer’s roller mill grinders are built to last. We use high-quality materials such as hardened steel and chilled iron to ensure that our rollers can withstand the wear and tear of daily use. These durable materials reduce maintenance needs and extend the life of the rollers, resulting in long-term cost savings for your operation.

Key durability features include:

• Precision Machined Shafts Bearings: Easy to maintain and replace, reducing downtime and the chaos of breakdowns.
• Heavy-duty construction: Designed for high-capacity grinding in demanding industrial and agricultural settings.

3. Machine Control and Feed Quality

Efficiency is key in today’s fast-paced production environments. Scherer’s roller mill grinders are designed to provide users with extensive machine control and the highest-quality outputs.

Features that enhance efficiency:

• Automated feed control: Ensures consistent material input, preventing overloading and reducing energy waste.
• Variable speed drives: Adjust the speed of the rollers to optimize machine control and feed quality, while maximizing production output.
• Automated feed control: Ensures consistent material input, preventing overloading and reducing energy waste.

4. Versatility Across Industries

Scherer’s roller mill grinders are designed to handle a wide variety of materials, from grains to industrial products. This versatility makes our grinders ideal for feed production, grain milling, industrial material processing, and more. Whether you’re processing corn for livestock feed or grinding plastic for recycling, our roller mill grinders deliver consistent and reliable results.

Versatile applications include:

• Livestock feed: Grind grains to the exact particle size required for better livestock feed digestibility and efficiency.
• Food production: Mill wheat, rye, and other grains for flour or other food products.
• Industrial materials: Process ore, gravel, plastic, and other materials for industrial applications.
• BioFuel:  Grind corn for ethanol production or soy for biodiesel to optimal particle size, improving the efficiency of biofuel generation.

5. Smart Integration and Automation

Scherer’s roller mill grinders are equipped with the latest automation and monitoring technology, allowing for real-time adjustments and seamless integration into your existing production systems. Our grinders are IoT-enabled, allowing remote monitoring, data collection, and performance optimization. We also provide thorough, comprehensive, and local support through ongoing service plans.

Smart features include:

• PLC system with HMI interface: Completely integrated sensor and controls with easy-to-use interface, whether at the machine, in the control room, or sitting on your couch! .
• IoT-enabled monitoring: Connect your roller mill grinder to the cloud for remote access, performance tracking, and data analysis.
• Automated recipe management: Quickly switch between different grind settings for different materials, improving production efficiency.

The Benefits of Using a Roller Mill Grinder

Roller mill grinders offer several key benefits over other types of grinding equipment, such as hammer mills or stone mills. These benefits include:

• Consistency: Roller mills provide a more uniform grind compared to hammer mills, which produce a wider variation in particle sizes. This is particularly important in industries like brewing and food production, where consistency is crucial to the final product.
• Energy Efficiency: Roller mills are more energy-efficient than other types of grinders, reducing operational costs over time.
• Reduced Heat Generation: Roller mills operate at lower speeds than hammer mills, reducing the amount of heat generated during grinding. This is beneficial for heat-sensitive materials like grains, which can lose nutrients or quality if overheated.
• Adjustability: The gap between the rollers can be easily adjusted to accomidate how grans need processing, allowing for more flexibility in production.

Connect with Scherer for Your Roller Mill Grinder Needs

At Scherer Inc., we’re dedicated to helping businesses achieve their production goals through innovative, high-performance roller mills. Our knowledgeable team is here to answer any questions, help you select the right roller mill for your application, and provide ongoing support.