Bühler K.K. List of Products and Services

Kanon Pier Co., Ltd. operates one of the largest and most strategic port terminals in western Japan, with a history spanning 50 years. The company considered introducing the most efficient successor model on the market, prompted by the fact that their long-used unloader had reached the end of its lifespan. After thorough evaluations, the company chose the Portlink Ship Unloader as the solution that best meets their needs.

• Food Conveyor Equipment
• Substrate transport device (loader/unloader)

The Hokkaido region plays a central role in Japan's food supply, and Kushiro Port functions as an important logistics hub. Approximately 50% of Japan's milk is produced in Hokkaido, and many grain raw materials unloaded in Kushiro are used for feed production by local livestock farmers and dairy farmers. In 2019, a decision was made to enhance the port's cargo handling capacity, and our market-leading Portalink was adopted. This was the first case where our unloader was provided to a public facility, making it a very important project.

• Food Conveyor Equipment
• Substrate transport device (loader/unloader)

The Kubex5 series SZLH is a multipurpose gear-driven pellet mill characterized by high efficiency and long lifespan. The surfaces in contact with the raw materials are made of stainless steel, and the machine structure design facilitates easy transportation, installation, cleaning, and maintenance. It evenly distributes raw materials across the entire die width, achieving stable shape and quality, while a magnetic strength iron removal plate with a maximum of 3000Gs removes iron powder. The newly released multifunctional version of the same series, AHCX, is optimized for pig and poultry feed production, achieving greater processing capacity. It is equipped with automatic control features such as gap adjustment to prevent roll clogging and slippage, and monitoring of roll speed. Additionally, the integrated design of the die ring and reinforcement ring allows for reduced time and cost for die replacement.

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RimoMalt is an innovative system specialized in the malting process. It integrates the three main processes of steeping, germination, and roasting into one solution. This eliminates the need for additional transport of products and contributes to the improvement of malt quality. With a fully modular structure, it provides a flexible and optimal solution that can be gradually expanded for malt production from 1,000 tons to 17,000 tons per year. Furthermore, it is designed for outdoor installation, eliminating the need for additional buildings and simplifying construction with space-saving benefits.

• Beverage Production Equipment
• Other food machinery

In the processing of grains and powdery materials, conditioning and sorting are important steps. The LAGA sorting and sieving machine helps prevent the deterioration of grains and improves the process flow, enabling longer storage periods and enhanced product quality. Applications ○ Sorting during the receiving and storage of grains and bulk raw materials.

• Food storage equipment and facilities
• Food Conveyor Equipment

Processing capacity (brown rice) MTRC 100/100 6t/h MTRC 100/200 12t/h MTRC 150/200 18t/h Also usable as a shifter and bran ball sorting machine.

• Food Processing Equipment

La Moderna is a name that everyone in Mexico knows in various ways. From the extremely popular and famous tomato noodle soup that every child knows, to a wide variety of cookies, and thousands of tons of flour provided to end consumers and the baking industry, it is not easy to go about daily life without encountering La Moderna's products. More than 5,000 employees manufacture products in a total of seven flour mills, seven pasta factories, two packaging facilities, and one cookie factory, selling them in Central and North America. *For more details, please refer to the attached PDF document. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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It was a sunny winter day that has attracted millions of Americans to Florida, the southernmost state in the United States. A 160-foot (about 50 meters) silo towers towards the clear blue sky, illuminated by the dawn light shining on the milling factory. The temperature is in the low 70s Fahrenheit, about 20 degrees Celsius, promising another wonderful day as usual. The CEO of a traditional wheat flour producer, who arrived by plane from the headquarters in Denver, Colorado, is enjoying the warm climate. He came to ensure that his colleagues operating the Ardent Mills milling facility have everything they need to run their plant as efficiently and safely as possible. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF document. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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When we talk about food security, we naturally arrive at the idea that sufficient food should be distributed to everyone. However, it is often forgotten that food must also be safe and nutritious. In fact, if it is not safe, it is no longer food and should not be consumed. That said, people are often forced to find a compromise between safety, nutritional value, and price, exposing themselves to high risks of food poisoning, cancer, and even death. The consumption of contaminated food can affect people's growth, development, and nutrient absorption in the long term, and also increase the risk of other diseases. *For more details, please refer to the attached PDF document. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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According to the European Commission's Directorate-General for Environment, greenhouse gas emissions from the global food system amount to 15.8 gigatons of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent), which accounts for 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, estimates from the United Nations suggest that approximately 14% of produced food is lost between harvest and retail, and about 17% of global food production is wasted, primarily in households and the food service industry. The fact that a total of 31% of food is lost or wasted means that approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions are generated from food waste and food loss. *For more detailed information, please refer to the attached PDF document. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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The "SORTEX H Spectravision" is a high-performance optical sorting/color sorting machine that can improve the concentration of output products by up to 50%. By combining a new type of LED that triples the light output, new color detection, and low-noise signals with a full-color camera and defect size processing algorithm, it achieves excellent air jet accuracy, resulting in higher quality products and a higher concentration of defective items than ever before. With new sorting technology, it elevates traditional sorting solutions for grains, seeds, coffee, nuts, plastics, legumes, and more to a higher level. Additionally, in line with Industry 4.0 standards, it allows for monitoring and surveillance of machine conditions from anywhere in the world. 【Features】 ■ Improved defect recognition through new analysis algorithms ■ Minimal product loss rate ■ User-friendly ■ Connection to internet monitoring systems *For actual sorting photos and details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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In this document, we introduce engineers who travel around the world as the face of our company, building essential relationships that are crucial for the success of business partnerships. We feature engineers who are active in the highly competitive high-tech field of precision optical equipment, as well as those who support customers in various scenarios, from installation to process optimization, new plants, and full-scale operations. You can read the interviews conducted with each engineer, so please take a moment to check them out. [Contents] ■ Libolt Optics ■ Milling Solutions ■ Value Nutrition ■ Chocolate & Coffee ■ Die Casting ■ Grinding & Dispersion Division *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Bühler is not just a high-quality machine manufacturer; it positions itself as a long-term partner to continuously maintain your production line at the highest productivity levels. ■ Customer service supports customers with various responses Bühler follows customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their products, providing comprehensive services from supplying spare and consumable parts for each machine to offering upgrade solutions and retrofit consultations. ■ Support for ovens from suppliers that have become part of the Bühler Group We also provide after-sales service for ovens manufactured by companies that have joined the Bühler Group (2E Ellgard Equipment, DFE, Vuurslag). ■ Expanding the knowledge base and gaining a competitive advantage We conduct technical training courses either at our Innovation Training Center or directly at your site, allowing you to explore the production of better biscuits and crackers.

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The quality of the grinding media used in bead mills greatly affects the performance and durability of the bead mill. Based on years of experience and know-how in the development and manufacturing of bead mills for wet grinding, Bühler optimizes the quality of the grinding media for bead mills. 【Features of Grinding Media】 ■ Stable wet grinding process ■ Maximizes machine efficiency ■ Maximizes durability ■ Supports bead selection *For more details, please refer to the catalog. We also offer consultations by our engineers. Please feel free to contact us.

• Fine grinding machine

The new full-capacity bead mill "Cenomic Optima" achieves up to a 25% increase in productivity through higher flow rates, greater input energy, and improved cooling performance. Various technological improvements have enabled faster wet grinding without compromising product quality. ■ Enhanced bead movement with additional disks ■ Improved cooling performance with ceramic internal liners ■ High-speed processing due to increased input energy ■ Large screens allow for high flow rates

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Established in 1996, Krakatau Bandar Samudera (KBS) operates 17 ports, including the Krakatau International Port (Cigading Port), the largest dry bulk port in Indonesia with an annual handling capacity of 25 million tons. In 2020, the company introduced Buhler's mechanical ship unloader Portalink at Cigading Port as the first continuous unloading facility for grains. The Portalink has proven to be an ideal solution for KBS, offering efficient unloading, gentle product handling, and low operational costs. *For more details, please refer to the related video (with Japanese subtitles) or feel free to contact us. *You can download the catalog for the mechanical ship unloader Portalink.

• Food Conveyor Equipment

Bühler offers processing and manufacturing solutions for alternative proteins using plant-based protein sources such as soybeans and oilseeds. We provide solutions that cover the entire process from raw material handling, grinding, protein concentration and separation, processing, to shaping. In addition to providing equipment and maintenance services, we also offer consulting, lab services, and training services by our technicians. 【Features】 ■ Producing delicious plant-based meat by controlling texture, shape, aroma, and flavor ■ A lineup of extruders with various processing capacities, from lab-scale to mass production ■ Customizing equipment to match desired shapes, such as low-moisture textured products like ground meat and flakes, and high-moisture textured products like sliced chicken *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us as well.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Other food machinery

The mechanical ship unloader "Portalink" efficiently and reliably unloads various bulk materials such as grains, oilseeds, and by-products from vessels. 【Features】 ■ Efficient unloading due to the automatic sink-in system of the marine leg ■ High operational reliability ■ Ensures safe transportation without damaging the materials ■ Easy maintenance and long service life ■ Equipped with a high-performance marine leg system ■ Unloading capacity of up to 800 tons/hour (depending on flow characteristics) There are numerous installation achievements in the country. Bühler can handle your entire project from analysis and simulation of optimal unloading operations to design, engineering, structural analysis, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning all in one company. Additionally, regular maintenance inspections and genuine spare parts ensure high operational rates of the system over a long service life.

• Food Conveyor Equipment
• Substrate transport device (loader/unloader)

The raw material transportation system "TUBO" transports bulk materials such as food and feed with a new concept. TUBO, which carries materials within a sealed pipe, is a tube conveyor system that achieves continuous transportation using a device called TUBIT. 【Features】 ■ Flexible layout: Stainless steel pipes can be arranged horizontally, vertically, or at an angle. ■ Low energy consumption: Significantly reduces friction during transportation, thereby decreasing energy consumption. ■ High hygiene standards: Uses stainless steel pipes to prevent residue. ■ Gentle transportation: Since the materials are transported within the pipe, internal friction and damage to the products are minimized. In addition to powdered bulk materials such as malt and barley, which are used as beer ingredients, delicate products like coffee beans and nuts can also be transported gently. 【See, touch, and experience - Demo equipment available】 We have TUBO available at our domestic base (Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture), where you can see the actual machine. We also have a transportation line, allowing you to transport materials you bring along. Please experience this revolutionary transportation system. *For more details, please refer to the PDF or contact us.

• Other conveying machines
• Conveyor

The Bühler Mincke baking ovens have been used worldwide for over 60 years. These versatile and energy-efficient ovens achieve the best moist texture through precise moisture control. We offer a wide range of ovens, including direct and indirect convection ovens, hybrid ovens, high-temperature ovens, and stone band ovens, to meet all the needs of our customers who manufacture cookies, biscuits, and crackers. *In terms of after-sales service, we also provide maintenance and servicing for existing machines related to our group (2E Ellgard Equipment, DFE, Vuurslag).

• Food Processing Equipment

Bühler has been leading the way in cutting-edge optical sorting technology for 70 years as a global supplier of optical sorting solutions. By introducing Bühler's optical sorting machines in the processing stages from the acceptance and transportation of harvested coffee beans to roasted beans, it is possible to process all types of beans, whether Arabica, Robusta, or roasted, with world-class sorting performance. Bühler's optical sorting machine, Sortex, identifies foreign materials that traditional mechanical cleaning methods, such as sieving, stone removal, and suction, cannot remove, sorting the highest quality coffee beans free of contaminants. It efficiently removes foreign materials, significantly improving product quality and yield.

• Automatic sorting machine
• Food environmental hygiene/contamination prevention equipment

The space-saving high-performance sorting machine, Sortex E1D, can be integrated into process lines with limited space, such as production lines for frozen fruits and frozen vegetables. Its high-precision sorting technology easily removes plant-based foreign materials based on shape and color. Daily calibration is unnecessary, and operation is extremely simple. The sanitary stainless steel construction also makes cleaning easy.

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Introducing Bühler's IoT solutions to support our customers. IoT helps manufacturers reach new levels of productivity. Just like having highly skilled operators on-site 24/7, the "Bühler Insights" platform drives all the machines in the factory. 【Four Steps】 ■ Monitoring and Collection ■ Data Transmission and Analysis ■ Process Optimization ■ Information Customization *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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MicroMedia Invicta is a bead mill for wet grinding and dispersion that achieves high processing capacity through its uniquely designed process chamber and high-performance bead separation mechanism. With product improvements, it has achieved a 25% reduction in energy consumption and a 50% increase in productivity while maintaining a compact installation footprint compared to similar class products. Additionally, the improved bead separation mechanism has resulted in an average flow rate increase of 100%, allowing for the desired particle size to be achieved in a shorter time. It accommodates a variety of grinding applications, including various inks, coatings, automotive paints, electronic materials, battery materials, and pesticides.

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The "SKID" is a production module for wet grinding that incorporates the pre-dispersing machine "MacroMedia" and the bead mill "MicroMedia+", achieving a compact design. Being modular, it reduces the time required for design, installation, and trial operation. The control system optimizes the pre-dispersion and fine grinding processes, contributing to increased productivity and improved quality. It is also possible to change the bead mill section to a full-capacity bead mill and offer it as a pass-type production module. 【Features】 ■ Can be installed in a space-saving manner ■ Equipped with an intuitive control system ■ Suitable for the production of high-demand products such as inks for packaging materials *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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The complete continuous mixing process for electrode slurry achieves an overwhelming productivity of up to 2,500 liters per hour. It significantly reduces capital investment costs and energy consumption, contributing to sustainable battery manufacturing with a cost-effective solution, while also aiding in labor reduction through advanced automation features. In our laboratory facilities for battery applications located in Switzerland and China, we conduct proof-of-concept experiments regarding product quality, yield, and discharge volume, leading to optimized designs. We provide comprehensive solutions for lithium-ion battery material production, covering everything from process development, engineering, automation, installation, commissioning, to training. [Supporting solutions for such challenges] ■ We want to shorten the time from raw material supply to degassing. ■ We want to enhance process stability and slurry homogeneity. ■ We want to maintain production volume while reducing operational costs. ■ We want to achieve labor reduction through automation. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us.

• Lithium-ion battery

Visconomic+ is an innovative solution for efficiently processing high-viscosity products. Its advanced design of the grinding chamber enables efficient temperature management at high flow rates. Additionally, it features a flexible control system, making it even easier to use.

• Other processing machines

Rivolt Optics, with nearly 160 years of history as the world's largest vacuum equipment manufacturer, has extensive experience as an industry leader and provides vacuum thin film manufacturing equipment and processes to achieve high-precision optical coatings. We offer a variety of vacuum chamber sizes, from research and development applications to large-scale mass production, to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Starting in 2018, we will globally deploy the IBF system, which performs ultra-precision optical lens surface polishing in a vacuum using ion beams. 【Features】 - Ion beam processing of various substrate materials used in precision optics enables ultra-precision polishing to λ/200! - Can be used for the production of laser optical components, astronomical telescopes, DUV, EUV, X-ray mirrors, and more. - Polishing treatment of substrate surfaces is conducted using ion beams within a high vacuum chamber. - Precision processing of large flat plates and lens surfaces (spherical and aspherical) is achieved with 6-axis control. *English version of the materials is available. Please feel free to contact us for more details.

• Other surface treatment equipment

Rivolt Optics, with nearly 160 years of history as the world's largest vacuum equipment and device manufacturer, has long-standing experience as an industry leader and provides vacuum thin film manufacturing equipment and processes to achieve high-precision optical coatings. We offer a variety of vacuum chamber sizes, from research and development applications to large-scale production equipment, to meet our customers' diverse needs.

• Other surface treatment equipment

SKT Marine Legs are used for unloading a variety of bulk materials from ships and barges. You can choose to use them in a fixed position or as a mobile unit, depending on your application. Additionally, to protect the drive unit and conveyor chain in the event of foreign object intrusion, a torque control coupling or shear pin hub sprocket can be installed.

• Other conveying machines
• Food storage equipment and facilities

The Flow Balancer MZAH distributes the flow of liquid materials by weight, allowing for the mixing of different types of raw materials and adjusting the flow of products to maintain the specified processing capacity. By keeping the processing capacity constant regardless of variations in the specific gravity and moisture content of the raw materials, it achieves optimal mixing of diverse grains.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Other food machinery

The compact sieving machine LAGA reliably performs preliminary and main sorting of grains, seeds, coffee beans, etc., at a low cost. It is ideal for use in flour mills, silos and storage plants, seed processing facilities, and malt production plants.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Other food machinery

The Drum Magnet DFRT removes iron contaminants from granular and powdered materials without interrupting the flow of raw materials, enhancing food safety. It is mainly used in flour mills, feed mills, and oil extraction plants.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Other food machinery

The drum sieve AHCY is mainly used as a versatile pre-cleaning machine in flour mills, rice mills, feed mills, and silos. It removes coarse impurities such as straw, thread waste, paper, wood chips, and stems from granular and powdered raw materials, reducing the burden on subsequent machines and conveyors, and preventing malfunctions and damage.

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Small-scale brewery, malt grinder ideal for whiskey and craft beer production ● Despite its small size, the four-roll structure avoids husk crushing, adjusts the particle size of the grist, and improves yield and filtration properties. ● The two-stage grinding allows for flexible grinding adjustments, enabling the adjustment of the crushing ratio between husk, grits, and flour.

• Beverage Production Equipment
• Other food machinery
• Crusher

The GrindDefine coffee grinder precisely grinds coffee beans, allowing for the accurate reproduction of particle size distribution at any time. It accommodates a wide range of grinding applications, from instant and filter coffee to espresso and finely ground coffee.

• Beverage Production Equipment

"MacroMedia" ensures a high circulation flow rate through a mechanism that combines high-performance pumps and small-capacity grinding units. It achieves a narrow particle size distribution, enabling improved process flexibility and uniformity of raw material quality, making it a pre-dispersing machine. It can control energy density, flow rate, and bead particle size over a wide range, accommodating wet grinding and dispersion applications tailored to the materials. It is useful for enhancing the color intensity, transparency, and gloss of liquid inks for packaging, as well as for the development of high-performance paints for automobiles. 【Features】 ■ High processing capacity achieved through a separation mechanism using centrifugal force ■ High-precision automation solutions compatible with IoT ■ A variety of chamber materials available to suit different applications ■ Compact design facilitates easy integration into existing plants ◎ For more details, please refer to the catalog available for download in PDF format.

• Mixer/agitator

This is a dedicated extraction device for the Bühler die-casting machines Ecoline S and Ecoline S Pro. 【Product Features】 – The installation height can be manually adjusted, allowing for quick production changes. – Settings can be configured via the operation panel of the Bühler die-casting machine. – The operation panel of the die-casting machine features a visualized operation guide and diagnostic functions. – The operating speed can be flexibly set. – Three types of basic operation programs are standard. – The standby position before extraction can be freely set, achieving a reduction in cycle time. – The product holding and pivot motion operate pneumatically, ensuring precise extraction.

• Casting Machine

This is a two-axis spray device specifically designed for Bühler's Ecoline S and Ecoline S Pro die casting machines. 【Product Features】 - Achieves optimized spraying for various products with four spray circuits and two independent high-pressure injection circuits. - Reduces cycle time with high-speed servo drive technology. - Operates in conjunction with the die casting machine. - Operation diagnostics can be performed via the control system of the die casting machine. - Basic settings can be configured from the operation panel of the Bühler die casting machine, reducing the overall setup time for the die casting cell. - The core spray program can be set and synchronized directly from the operation panel of the die casting machine. These settings can be saved as part of the die casting machine's mold program. - Utilizes the latest spray technology to finely atomize release agents. - Spray tools can be configured and expanded individually. - One spray tool is included as standard. - Custom mixing and tank units are available for customers.

• Casting Machine

This is a hot water supply device specifically for Bühler die casting machines Ecoline S and Ecoline S Pro. 【Product Features】 – High-speed operation using servo drive technology reduces cycle time. – Parallel movement of both axes and manual height adjustment allow for precise hot water supply. – Long horizontal movement distance provides high flexibility in operation settings and good access to the hot water outlet. – Integrated into the control system of the Bühler die casting machine, it can be operated from the machine's control panel. – Flexible settings for operation speed and hot water supply angle, high-precision positioning, and consistent hot water supply achieve optimal cycle time. – Basic settings and operational diagnostics can be configured from the Bühler die casting machine's control panel, reducing the overall setup time for the die casting cell. – Installation position can be on the operator's side or on the opposite side (rear) of the operator.

• Casting Machine

It is a mid-class die casting machine that allows for the setting of optimal injection conditions through fine control.

• Casting Machine

It is a mid-class die casting machine equipped with a high-speed and powerful injection unit.

• Casting Machine

The medium-sized machine Evolution, which has the same injection unit as our large die-casting machine Carat, is a high-end machine equipped with a stepless injection position lifting mechanism and an injection control system, allowing for flexible settings.

• Casting Machine

The Bühler 2-platen toggle-less die casting machine Carat features a high-rigidity and high-precision injection unit, making it more compact and space-saving compared to traditional 3-platen toggle machines.

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Safe food comes from safe feed. Bühler, boasting world-class technology in feed manufacturing, provides efficient production equipment, engineering solutions, and ancillary services to customers worldwide in the fields of feed, premixes, aquaculture feed, and pet food manufacturing. Bühler's feed manufacturing equipment and machinery are sold in countries around the world, receiving high praise for their reliability, cost performance, and comprehensive customer service.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Crusher
• Granulating Equipment