Abstract:
An accessory (1) for collecting and storing bales (B) of compacted loose material formed by a baling machine comprises a frame (2) extending from an entry end (2a) for the bales (B) to a distal end (2b), to define an accumulation channel in which the bales (B) of compacted loose material are contained and guided. Advantageously, the accumulation channel for the bales (B) has a first curvilinear section extending from the entry end (2), in which it receives a plurality of bales (B) in a corresponding curvilinear arrangement.
Abstract:
An apparatus for producing pellets comprises a pelletizing chamber (3) with an inlet. The chamber (3) includes a die (7) having a wall with holes (8) for extruding pellets and presser means operably associated with said die (7) for pressing the bulk material to be pelletized out of said pelletizing chamber (3) through the holes (8) of said die (7). Advantageously, the presser means include a drum (9) which fits into the die (7) with a certain clearance to move towards/away from the holes (8), with drive means operating on the drum (9) to cause it to move within and relative to the die (7).
Abstract:
Buttermilk curd is continuously manufactured by heating whey in a tank to a temperature below that at which curd will form, preferably 75 DEG C., and pumping the heated whey to a treatment channel through a heating chamber in proximity thereto. The whey is further heated in the heating chamber to a temperature suitable for curd formation, preferably 85 DEG C., and is sprayed in the treatment chamber with a coagulant liquid, the resulting curd being swept along the channel by an endless blade conveyor to an endless band conveyor which conveys the curd to a discharge station. The apparatus disclosed includes two tanks to which whey is alternately supplied and in which the whey is heated to ensure a continuous supply of heated whey to the heating chamber. The whey from the heating chamber enters the treatment channel through a perforated partition in proximity to which are located spray nozzles for the coagulant liquid.
Abstract:
Buttermilk curd is continuously manufactured by heating whey in a tank to a temperature below that at which curd will form, preferably 75 DEG C., and pumping the heated whey to a treatment channel through a heating chamber in proximity thereto. The whey is further heated in the heating chamber to a temperature suitable for curd formation, preferably 85 DEG C., and is sprayed in the treatment chamber with a coagulant liquid, the resulting curd being swept along the channel by an endless blade conveyor to an endless band conveyor which conveys the curd to a discharge station. The apparatus disclosed includes two tanks to which whey is alternately supplied and in which the whey is heated to ensure a continuous supply of heated whey to the heating chamber. The whey from the heating chamber enters the treatment channel through a perforated partition in proximity to which are located spray nozzles for the coagulant liquid.