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FooD ProDuCtS aND ProCESSiNg EquiPmENt

multiSense: automated quality control

for flakes, coffee, pellets and more

With MultiSense, SCHULE Bulk density measurements were taken after the fluidized bed
Mühlenbau expands its portfolio dryer and at least once per hour by the operator. Moisture val-
with a process measuring device ues were tested separately in the laboratory. Deviations were
specifically designed for inline therefore often only detected and corrected with a delay. "With
measurement during ongoing MultiSense, we can, for the first time, automatically control all
production. It consists of a robust relevant parameters in the flaker line according to the recipe,"
stainless steel measuring channel explains Alexander Bachur, Plant Manager at Roscher Mühle.
and a separate evaluation unit with "The flaker roller gap is automatically adjusted to the target
a touchscreen. Integrated sensors bulk density. If there are deviations from the recipe, the system
continuously measure bulk den- automatically readjusts, and an alarm is only triggered if a limit
sity, moisture, temperature, and value defined in the recipe is exceeded. This ensures a stable
– depending on the version – product weight. Measurement is bulk density and consistent end product quality." Furthermore,
performed entirely inline, without the need for product removal MultiSense continuously monitors all relevant process parame-
or preparation. The values appear in real time, are automatically ters and records them automatically. This significantly reduces
saved, and are clearly displayed as trend lines. MultiSense thus the manual control effort, stabilizes processes and noticeably
provides not only snapshot results but also creates a continuous relieves the operating staff – which also has a positive effect on
data foundation that enables precise monitoring and control of operating costs.
the entire process.
MultiSense is versatile and suitable not only for flocculation
Technically, MultiSense offers flexible integration. The device but also for production lines for grain, coffee, pellets, and other
features an interface for integration into a PLC system control bulk materials where moisture, bulk density, or temperature
and can be installed on the floor, ceiling, or directly within the are crucial quality characteristics. Wherever consistent prod-
pipeline, depending on local conditions. Its height of approx- uct quality and reliable process control are essential, this inline
imately one meter allows for space-saving installation. With a measuring device offers significant added value.
throughput of 2 to 30 m³ per hour, it is highly versatile.
The new MultiSense process measuring device will be pre-
Continuous quality control in practice sented for the first time at the IAOM Annual Conference & Expo
2026 from April 14th to 16th in Cincinnati, USA, at booth 343
The example of the flaker line at Bauck demonstrates how ef-
fective such process monitoring can be. In flocculation, product of our representative Bratney – and subsequently at interpack
quality depends significantly on the correct flaker roller gap. in Hall 3, booth 3E91 from May 7th to 13th, 2026 in Düsseldorf,
Germany.
At Roscher Mühle, a subsidiary of Bauck GmbH, this gap was
previously adjusted manually, but without automatic control. Circle 17 on enquiry card

Working Principle introduction

of meat Dicing machine

The meat dicing machine realizes con- dicing machine are equipped with grip-
tinuous and automatic dicing through per pressing devices to prevent meat
the coordination of conveyor belt feed- from sliding or deforming and ensure
ing, mechanical cutter group cutting and cutting stability. ing in one feeding process.
discharging system. Its core is to com- Material Rotation and Positioning The cutter group is detachable and re-
plete efficient and accurate meat cut- (Partial Models) placeable, with adjustable cutting thick-
ting by means of photoelectric sensing, ness ranging from 3mm to 35mm to meet
gear transmission and adjustable cutter The meat dicing machine adopts photo- different specification requirements.
groups. It is widely used in central kitch- electric sensing technology to automati-
cally identify the material direction. The
ens, food processing factories, group mechanical structure rotates the meat For bone-in meat such as pork ribs,
catering canteens, slaughterhouses and blocks by 90 degrees to prepare for mul- chicken and duck, the combined struc-
prefabricated food production lines. It is ti-directional strip cutting and dicing, and ture of alloy steel serrated blades and an-
suitable for direct cutting of fresh pork, improve the regularity of finished prod- ti-slip flat blades is adopted to enhance
beef, poultry, fish and frozen meat be- ucts. cutting stability and durability.
low -18℃. The working process and core Discharging and Collection
structures are as follows: Cutter Group Cutting Mechanism The cut meat pieces are delivered by
Conveying and Feeding System Adopt scissor-type rotary cutter struc- the discharging conveyor belt and ar-
ture or combined multi-piece circular ranged neatly, which facilitates subse-
Meat is placed flat on the horizontal con- cutters. The blades are driven to run at quent packaging and reprocessing and
veyor belt and sent to the cutting area at high speed by the gear transmission sys- reduces manual sorting work.
a constant speed by the belt. Some meat tem, realizing strip cutting and then dic- Circle 18 on enquiry card
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