Design and manufacturing of Pneumatic Conveying Systems for the Powdered Milk Industry
Pneumatic Conveying Systems
OGA specializes in designing and manufacturing pneumatic conveying systems for the powdered milk industry, ensuring the preservation of the product’s physical characteristics, especially particle size. Our systems also include solutions such as powdered milk gassing systems, guaranteeing oxygen residue of less than 1% at the point of delivery to packaging machines.
Currently, OGA has successfully implemented its pneumatic conveying systems for powdered milk
in major drying companies in Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. These systems support applications up to 15 tons per hour and transport distances of up to 126 horizontal meters.
One of the main benefits of our pneumatic conveying systems for the powdered milk industry is the high prevention of product oxidation during transport. Most of our projects use the dense phase transport modality, ensuring the minimal amount of air in the process to prevent product oxidation.
In gassing systems, material movement is achieved by implementing an inert gas that displaces the material inside the pipe over medium and long distances. This ensures that the milk maintains its properties and does not degrade due to exposure to air.
Typical Uses and Applications of Pneumatic Conveying Systems for the Powdered Milk Industry:
- Manufacturing of consumer dairy products: yogurt, cheeses, ice creams, butter, chocolate, bakery, baby foods, and soluble mixtures.
Intervention in Powdered Milk Industry Processes
Application 01
Pneumatic conveying from drying process to storage in silos.
Application 02
Pneumatic conveying from silo storage to packaging machines.
Application 03
Pneumatic conveying of powdered milk and micro ingredients (maltodextrin, pre-mix, flavorings) to mixers.
Application 04
Pneumatic conveying of powdered milk in dairy derivative industries (yogurt, cheese, chocolates, ice cream, etc.) to different production processes.
Industrial Intervention
in this industry model typically occurs in areas such as dryers, vibro fluidizers, and the unloading of Big Bags or sacks. From this point, Pneumatic Conveying Systems transport materials to storage silos or specific equipment in the production process. In the case of gassing systems, intervention specifically occurs during the packaging stage.
OGA has established technical and operational expertise over the years in intervening in processes for handling Whole Milk Powder, Skim Milk Powder, Whey Powder, Dairy Derivatives, Non-Allergenic Minor Components, and Minor Allergenic Components. Depending on the application, we offer specialized equipment for pulverization and drying tasks adaptable to each industry. Additionally, our developments are complemented by weight control systems in silos and process machines, alongside SCADA systems enabling real-time production visualization. This allows for local or remote monitoring, control, and supervision of the production process.