Rod‑cut snacks are popular in the global snack market, valued for their uniform shape, crunchy texture, and versatility in flavoring. Producing these snacks efficiently and consistently requires advanced processing technologies designed for precise extrusion and cutting.
GEA’s advanced technologies are designed to deliver exceptional precision and reliability, ensuring consistent product dimensions and uniform texture even at high production speeds.
Rod cut snacks of various shapes.
From face-shaped to round chips, you can obtain multiples shapes without stopping the production cycle.
Forming - Adjustable Flow Inserts.
In the new system, the die is equipped with innovative Adjustable Flow Inserts, designed as a flexible and seamless solution, allowing precise configuration of internal flow profiles while supporting fast access and stable operation in continuous extrusion processes.
Cutting - GEA Rod Cutter.
Key features.
- Simultaneous multi‑shape production: different pellet geometries can be produced at the same time through configurable internal components.
- Real‑time flow adjustment: individual flow profiles can be fine‑tuned during operation to maintain consistent shaping and throughput.
- Clog‑free handling of inclusions: filter‑free design supports recipes with small inclusions without flow obstruction.
- Uniform rope thickness: controlled flow distribution ensures homogeneous ropes and consistent downstream cutting.
- Stable and consistent product flow: enhanced flow management helps reduce waste and maintain tight dimensional tolerances.
Customizable inserts.
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