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EQUIPMENT

better

batches
Equipment innovations that offer better control
ensure product uniformity and consistency.
By Keith Loria | petfoodprocessing@sosland.com

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Creating the perfect batch of pet food takes a combination of consistent product flow and product uniformity and relies on proper temperature, humidity and
efficiency of the process from beginning to end. The
equipment involved, therefore, must be working properly and in tangent with the rest of the processes and
be able to troubleshoot any problems that might occur
along the way.

number of screws, size of pump) will create the proper
flow to the pump and out of the pump to the final destination," Hoffmann says. "How does the equipment help
in this regard? It's all in the understanding of the product and the selection of the correct features coupled with
the control capability to dial the equipment in to the
product and the customers process."

Pumping up innovation

A proper finished product relies on mixing, which is why
companies regularly work to update and improve their
mixing equipment. Marc Ferree, sales engineer, Shaffer

Tom Hoffmann, director of sales at Mepaco, part
of Apache Stainless Equipment Corp., Beaver Dam,
Wisconsin, says when selecting pumping equipment,
it's vital to understand the product density, temperature
and viscosity, along with the distance the product will
be pumped.
"The product characteristics coupled with the distance, piping diameter and vertical/horizontal runs
will help dictate the best pumping solution for the application," he says. "In many cases, our pumping systems are being used as a surge device to allow our
customers to begin blending the next batch while
the finished product is being metered to a filler or
another step in the process. In some cases, product
may bridge at the inlet of the pump, so leveling ribbons ensure there are no voids which fosters a consistent flow of product on demand."
Some products have what Hoffmann calls a "viscosity speed limit" when being pumped. Therefore, he
says having larger diameter piping with shorter runs
will reduce the discharge pressure; and ensuring the
necessary net inlet pressure is also important.
"Sizing the equipment correctly and striking the balance between proper features (i.e. diameter of screws,

Mixers can be programmed based on
specific formulations
to ensure accuracy
from batch to batch.
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Mixing notes

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PET Food Processing - March 2019
CONTENTS
OFF THE LEASH - MY FAVORITE STORY
TRENDS - SOURCING RESPONSIBLY
PLANT PROFILE - A BRAND FOR THE GENERATIONS
FOOD SAFETY - RISKY BUSINESS
SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS - ALWAYS IN SEASON
REGULATORY - AUTHORITY OVERVIEW
INGREDIENTS - HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
EVENT SPOTLIGHT - COLLECTIVE EFFORT
EQUIPMENT - UNIFORM EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS STRATEGY - DREAM TEAM
EQUIPMENT - BETTER BATCHES
OPERATIONS - WAR ON TASTE
PACKAGING - SMALLER PAWPRINT
BEST IN SHOW
PATENTS TO PONDER
EVENTS
SIT, STAY, READ
AD INDEX
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - CONTENTS
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - OFF THE LEASH - MY FAVORITE STORY
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 7
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - TRENDS - SOURCING RESPONSIBLY
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 13
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - PLANT PROFILE - A BRAND FOR THE GENERATIONS
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - FOOD SAFETY - RISKY BUSINESS
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 29
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 30
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS - ALWAYS IN SEASON
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 33
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 34
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - REGULATORY - AUTHORITY OVERVIEW
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 38
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - INGREDIENTS - HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 43
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 44
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - EVENT SPOTLIGHT - COLLECTIVE EFFORT
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 46
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - EQUIPMENT - UNIFORM EXPERIENCE
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 48
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 49
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 50
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 51
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 52
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - BUSINESS STRATEGY - DREAM TEAM
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 56
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - EQUIPMENT - BETTER BATCHES
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 61
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 62
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - OPERATIONS - WAR ON TASTE
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - PACKAGING - SMALLER PAWPRINT
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 73
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - BEST IN SHOW
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PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 76
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - PATENTS TO PONDER
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 78
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - 79
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - EVENTS
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - SIT, STAY, READ
PET Food Processing - March 2019 - AD INDEX
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