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The importance of grinding

22-01-2018 Among the various stages of the pelleting process grinding is essential for pelletizing, because it allows to create a homogeneous mixing and to reduce the volumes.

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La Meccanica @VIV MEA 2018

11-01-2018 La Meccanica will attend VIV MEA - ABU DHABI, UAE, 5 - 7 February 2018, Hall 7, Stand D112.

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Prevention and Reduction of Feed Contamination

08-10-2017 Preventing contamination requires vigilance from the point of manufacture through to delivery.

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Production of compound feed: the molasses

31-07-2017 Molasses is a by-product of beetroot or sugar cane processing. In the feed sector, we also use the so-called CPB.

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Cubing plants for fertilizers and composted materials

15-05-2017 In order to assess whether it is possible to cube and then to dry and cool the composted organic fertilizer, several factors must be taken into consideration.

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Die Ring Metallurgy

15-03-2017 The basic physical properties of the die materials are controlled by the heat treating process and the composition of the die’s steel.

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Vacuum fat addition

14-05-2016 The vacuum mixer was conceived to integrate liquid ingredients (i.e., oil and melt fat) directly in the extruded product as soon as it has gone through the drying process.

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The use of straw for the production of pellet

16-01-2016 Short report about existing experiences

Press Review Animal Feed

21-11-2015 Assuming proper equipment selection and installation provides an even flow of mash to the pellet mill, steam then becomes a major factor in the pellet mill operation, since it lubricates, softens, and can improve the binding characteristics of materials being pelleted.

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Plant for producing organic and/or organic-mineral fertilisers for organic and traditional agriculture

23-05-2015 Description of a plant for producing organic and/or organic-mineral fertilizers for organic and traditional agriculture, obtained from various materials.

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OPEN AREA Is it an important technical detail or a new issue when negotiating?

26-03-2015 In recent years, mainly in “young” markets, one of the most frequently asked questions posed by our customers at the time of requesting a quote for dies has been about the specifications of the open area. It seems that this detail may influence a customer’s choice of purchase and supplier.

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The new Pellet Mill CLM 1000

13-02-2015 For over 50 years La Meccanica has produced machines and pelleting lines for the production of pellets of animal feed and biomass, as well as providing technical assistance and spare parts for both the sectors.