OPTIMUS ROLLER MILL
(4th GENERATION)

PLC-automated, load-cell-controlled milling station

A 4th-generation advanced-technology main processing unit for the high-precision breaking, crushing and grinding of grain to a targeted micron-level particle size in modern flour and semolina mills. Directly determining final flour quality and plant capacity in the diagram, the OPTIMUS Roller Mill — with an original kinematic structure that applies breaking, cutting and pressure forces simultaneously and in an optimised way — delivers maximum energy efficiency and a sustainable product standard.

WORKING PRINCIPLE

Precise load-cell measurement — digital level control: the product mass in the top hopper is weighed instantly by high-precision load-cell sensors; the digital level-control system tracks the product quantity precisely and provides a continuous data flow to the system. Triple-group feed-roller system — PLC-based homogeneous feeding: guided by real-time load-cell data, the PLC feed unit engages; the feed rollers, working as a triple group and removable as a compact pack, deliver the product between the rolls with flawless homogeneity across the full width. Kinematic grinding and sophisticated isolation: rolls selected per the diagram as fluted (break) or smooth (reduction) rotate at pre-programmed speeds and differential ratios for high-efficiency grinding, while body-integrated anodised-aluminium front shields fully prevent dust leakage.

KEY ADVANTAGES

• Next-generation smart automation (semi- and full-auto): Semi-automatic or fully automatic configurations are available to suit the plant diagram; the refined PLC base makes product calibrations, roll-speed settings and process tracking easy to manage via a user-friendly digital interface.

• Cartridge-System roll change: The fully opening front cover lets the rolls be removed and replaced as a single “pack/cartridge” with minimum downtime and maximum work safety, radically reducing maintenance time losses.

• Silent timing-belt drive: Special timing belts in the power transmission provide a 100% hygienic, contamination-free and extremely quiet operating environment.

• Maximum dust isolation & sealing: Anodised-aluminium front shields and high-strength seals keep micro-dust from escaping into the plant atmosphere, protecting workplace hygiene and easing the central aspiration load.

• Diagram flexibility (break/reduction rolls): The break roll (specially angled fluting) shatters the kernel and separates endosperm from husk by cutting and breaking forces; the reduction (smooth) roll turns semolina into flour and separates bran by crushing, using intensive pressure.

• Modular model options: Different body sizes and chassis alternatives are available to suit the plant’s hourly capacity, diagram density and product range.

ENGINEERING NOTE

The OPTIMUS 4th-Generation Roller Mill is the peak where mechanical strength meets digital intelligence. Real-time load-cell/PLC feed synchronisation adjusts roll speed to the product flow, preventing idling and overheating; this averts thermal stress and deformation, spares the flour from thermal damage and preserves its rheological properties and enzymatic activity (water absorption, kneadability and elasticity).