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.
Happy face snack
Sad face snack
Round shape snack
Happy face snack
Sad face snack
Round shape snack
Forming - Adjustable Flow Inserts.
Forming takes place using a die located directly at the extruder head: the dough is formed by inserts that give it the desired shape, before a rotating cutter system chops the product to the desired length.
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.
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.
The new GEA Rod Cutter is designed for long, uninterrupted production runs, guaranteeing five days of continuous operation without frequent blade changeover and contributing to overall line stability. This is made possible thanks to remote control of the cutting blades, enabling to switch between clockwise and counterclockwise rotation in real time. The machine improved design, features an integrated pneumatic conveyor within the machine structure. This results in a more compact machine design allowing footprint savings and improved space efficiency on the production floor.
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.
GEA Insights
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