Cleaning Grain before Steam Flaking
Steam Flaking corn or milo has proved to be the superior means of production for cattle feed. Cleaning grain prior to the steam flaking process is one of the most improtant steps to ensuring you are getting the most out of your investment. By removing the foreign material like fines, dirt, rocks, cobs, and stalks, production efficiency is increased and the quality of the finished product is improved, thus boosting conversion rates and feed efficiency. Foreign material can cause energy waste in the cooking process as well as cause the rolls to gum with fines or roll damage from rocks thus comprimising the integrity of the flakes and ultimately reduce feed conversion and feed efficiency. The Gentle Roll has been the cattle feeders choice for cleaning grain prior to steam flaking. With low maintenance, longevity, high screening efficiency and smooth operation, the Gentle Roll protects your investment while improving feed quality. Doug Althouse from Midwest Feeders explains: "Our flaking mills were able to run 15-20% more volume after the Gentle Roll was installed and the first set of screens handled 10 million bushels before being replaced". Midwest Feeders has a Gentle Roll 24-4-HBC that runs corn at 1500 BPH.
