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MADE to Make a DifferenceFood Process & Automation Engineering

From raw crop to
consistent flakes.

Complete drum-drying lines for potato flakes, instant rice cereal and grain flakes—engineered around your recipe, utilities and expansion plan.

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2040 · RICE CEREAL DRUM DRYERInstalled 2040 rice cereal drum dryer with applicator rolls parallel to the main drum
Ø2 × 4 m400 kg/h · reference output
550 kg/hper potato dryer train
1.1 t/h2054D potato project · two trains
Ø2.0 × 5.4 m2054D potato drum size
ABOUT MADE

Process knowledge, equipment engineering and automation—integrated by one accountable team.

Changzhou MADE Automation Co., Ltd. is a wholly foreign-owned engineering and equipment company specializing in food-processing technology, complete production lines and industrial automation integration. Founded by a Ph.D. engineer with professional experience in major European and American multinational companies, MADE also maintains technical cooperation with universities and specialist engineering organizations in China.

Our core solutions include production lines for potato flakes and granules, instant rice flakes and infant cereals, purple sweet potato powder, taro powder and other drum-dried grain or starch-based products. We also provide the associated material handling, cooking, drum drying, milling, blending, conveying, packaging and automation systems.

MADE integrates process engineering, mechanical equipment, utilities and PLC/HMI control as one complete production system. Each solution is configured around the customer’s raw materials, recipe, required capacity, utility conditions, plant layout and applicable local standards. Our scope can cover process evaluation, system design, equipment manufacturing, FAT, installation guidance, commissioning, operator training and production ramp-up support.

Our objective is to provide global food manufacturers with safe, reliable, hygienic and expandable production systems that support consistent product quality, efficient utility consumption and sustainable long-term operation.

01 / PRODUCT LINES

Three products. One engineering platform.

Core drum-drying expertise, adapted to the rheology and quality target of each product.

01
MD-LP-2054D

Potato flakes & whole powder

From washing, steam peeling, brush peeling, sorting and slicing to cooking, mashing, drum drying and packing. Start with one train and expand later.

550–1,100 kg/h
PROCESS FLOW
  1. Receiving & destoning
  2. Washing
  3. Steam peeling
  4. Brush peeling
  5. Sorting & slicing
  6. Spray rinsing, blanching & cooling
  7. Steam cooking & mashing
  8. Pressurized feeding & drum drying
  9. Granulation, sizing & bagging
  • 550 kg/h single train; up to 1,100 kg/h with two dryer trains
  • Shared upstream can be designed for phased capacity expansion
  • Siemens PLC/HMI, hygienic construction and integrated utilities
02
RICE & BABY CEREAL

Instant rice & baby cereal

Slurry preparation, jet cooking, precision applicator rolls, flake forming, milling, blending and hygienic transfer.

Recipe-dependent
PROCESS FLOW
  1. Rice or powder preparation
  2. Slurry mixing
  3. Jet cooking & holding
  4. Drum drying
  5. Coarse breaking & flake forming
  6. Blending, transfer & packing
  • Capacity is validated against recipe, solids and final moisture
  • Precision applicator-roll system for stable sheet formation
  • CIP-ready process design with hygienic vacuum transfer options
03
OAT & MULTIGRAIN

Oat & multigrain flakes

Conditioning, cooking, flaking and drying modules configured for grain, thickness and eating quality.

Custom capacity
PROCESS FLOW
  1. Raw material conditioning
  2. Cooking or hydrothermal treatment
  3. Flaking or slurry preparation
  4. Controlled drying
  5. Cooling, milling & sieving
  6. Blending & packing
  • Custom configuration for grain, recipe and eating quality
  • Pilot evaluation recommended for new multigrain formulations
  • Modular process, drying, conveying and automation scope
SITE PROJECT / INDIA UP

Two dryer trains. One complete potato-processing line.

The front end follows washing → steam peeling → brush peeling → sorting → slicing → spray rinsing → blanching → cooling → steam cooking. Site footage introduces preparation, drum drying, downstream handling and packing. Two drum dryers provide a combined design finished-product capacity of approximately 1.1 t/h.

2:02 · Trial-run footage

Equipment and process features

From dried sheet to packed product

Preliminary sizing prepares the material for pneumatic impurity separation, followed by final sizing, conveying and screening.

Flake route
Accepted flakes from both screens are collected in a common flake hopper.
Powder route
Small flakes are milled and pneumatically conveyed into a common powder hopper.
Packing sequence
Both routes: metal detection → weighing and filling → inner PE bag heat sealing → outer bag sewing → finished-product conveying.
CHINA · INFANT CEREAL PROJECT

Equipment for four cereal production lines

MADE supplied 2040 drum dryers, flake-forming machines and associated equipment for four production lines at a Chinese infant food manufacturer. Each main drum measures 2 m in diameter and 4 m in length.

2040Drum dryer model · Ø2 × 4 m
400 kg/hReference finished output per dryer
1.6 t/hCombined reference output · four dryers
Installed cereal drum dryers and working platforms
Drum dryers installed on site
Multiple cereal equipment lines and associated piping
Multi-line equipment arrangement

2040 cereal dryer in operation

A short close-up of the drum and material during operation. Reference finished-product output: 400 kg/h per dryer.

30-second clip · No original audio · Chinese and English captions. Tap play to view.

Reference capacity for this cereal project; actual output depends on formulation, feed solids, final moisture and operating conditions. Other drum sizes are selected to match the product and target capacity.

MD-LP-2054D / EQUIPMENT

Equipment and process features

Explore equipment functions and process features from raw-potato preparation to finished-product packing. Detailed specifications are provided for your project requirements.

Ø2,000 × 5,400 mmReference drying drum
1.1 t/hUP project combined design output
5–30 kgBag weighing range
01 / Raw material handling & washing

Raw material feeder

Buffer hopper and variable-speed screw feeding; rounded screw edges reduce potato damage.

Vertical washer / destoner

Agitation, continuous discharge and observable stone collection with in-process stone removal.

Horizontal drum washer

Recirculating wash water, debris filtering and removal of undersized potatoes; adjustable washing duration.

02 / Steam peeling, brush peeling & slicing

Steam peeler

Automatic weighing and steam-peeling cycles, door actuation, pressure monitoring and position feedback.

Brush peeler

Removes skin loosened by steaming. Screw conveying, spray washing and waste transfer support continuous operation.

Inspection table

Roller conveying exposes potato surfaces for manual defect removal; variable speed matches the line rhythm.

Adjustable slicer

Continuous slicing with an adjustable thickness mechanism and quick-change blade design.

03 / Thermal treatment, mashing & dosing

Blancher

PID temperature control and circulating water support uniform treatment; variable speed adjusts residence time.

Cooler

Water cooling between blanching and cooking; adjustable conveying speed, overflow and drainage provisions.

Dual-auger steam cooker

Distributed steam supply, temperature control and condensate discharge support uniform steam cooking.

Masher & pressurized mash transfer

Integrated mashing and controlled mash transfer to the dryer; quick-clamp piping supports cleaning and maintenance.

Dosing system

Metered solution addition with mixing, level feedback and hot-water temperature control.

04 / Drum drying & sheet handling

MD-LP-2054D drum dryer

Chrome-plated cast-iron drum, adjustable applicator gaps, controlled scraper engagement and independent variable-speed drives.

Applicator rolls & mash spreader

Continuous axial mash spreading, applicator scrapers and end-blocking plates control material distribution and leakage.

Coarse breaker & preliminary sizing

Sheet breakup followed by preliminary sizing prepares material for pneumatic impurity separation.

Condensate discharge & exhaust hood

Siphon and rotary-joint condensate removal, bypass access and temperature monitoring; hood drainage limits condensate dripping.

05 / Air cleaning, sizing & product separation

Pneumatic impurity separator

Removes fibres, dark specks and heavier impurities after preliminary sizing. It separates impurities and does not crush material.

Cyclone conveyor & rotary airlock

Variable airflow, filtered dust collection and a cleanable rotary airlock support controlled material transfer.

Final flake sizing unit

Quick-change screens configure flake sizing; a separate outlet discharges secondary lumps.

Vacuum conveying & vibrating screen

Enclosed transfer with pulse-cleaned stainless filters; screening separates accepted flakes from smaller pieces.

Powder grinder

Smaller flakes are milled for the powder route; variable speed and screen selection balance fineness and throughput.

06 / Metal detection, packing & automation

Metal detection & weighing

Metal detection above the weighing unit; adjustable feed rates, bag clamping and calibration. Flakes and powder use separate packing routes.

Inner PE bag heat sealer

Pneumatic clamping with adjustable heating temperature, sealing time and cooling time.

Outer bag sewing & conveyor

Triggered bag sewing and pneumatic thread cutting; adjustable conveyor speed and height.

PLC / HMI line control

Automatic/manual modes, pressure and temperature feedback, machine interlocks, alarms, recipes and event logging.

Actual output depends on potato solids, product moisture and operating conditions. Final equipment and performance are agreed for each project.

02 / PROJECT DELIVERY

One accountable partner—from process study to stable production.

Defined inputs, review gates and documented outputs keep process, equipment and automation aligned throughout the project.

01

Process study

Define raw material, recipe, product targets, capacity, utilities and local standards.

KEY DELIVERABLES
  • Basis of Design
  • Trial plan
  • Mass balance
02

Basic engineering

Establish mass and heat balance, process flow, equipment scope and preliminary layout.

KEY DELIVERABLES
  • PFD
  • Equipment list
  • Utility schedule
03

Detailed engineering

Coordinate P&ID, equipment layout, utilities, electrical design, control logic and interfaces.

KEY DELIVERABLES
  • P&ID
  • GA/layout
  • Control specification
04

Manufacturing & FAT

Build, inspect and functionally verify equipment and automation before shipment.

KEY DELIVERABLES
  • Inspection records
  • FAT protocol
  • Technical dossier
05

Installation & commissioning

Guide installation, check I/O and interlocks, run dry/wet commissioning and tune recipes.

KEY DELIVERABLES
  • I/O checklist
  • Commissioning records
  • Recipe settings
06

Training & ramp-up

Train operators and maintenance teams, verify performance and support stable production.

KEY DELIVERABLES
  • Training records
  • Performance test
  • O&M manuals
03 / WHY MADE

Designed as a production system, not a collection of machines.

A successful food line depends on the interfaces between process, equipment, utilities, automation and people. MADE manages those interfaces as one engineering responsibility.

Ph.D.-led engineeringMultinational experience · University collaboration
01

Process-led engineering

We begin with raw-material behavior, recipe, moisture and product quality—not a fixed equipment list.

02

Integrated production systems

Process equipment, steam and condensate, exhaust, conveying and PLC/HMI control are engineered together.

03

Documented quality verification

Design reviews, manufacturing inspections and FAT records provide clear evidence before shipment.

04

Global project support

Bilingual documents, remote engineering and commissioning support help international teams execute with fewer interface gaps.

Shared front-end with modular dryer trains

Siemens PLC + HMI automation architecture

Steam, condensate and exhaust engineered together

Food-contact materials and cleanable construction

Bilingual documentation and remote support

Capacity expansion planned from day one

04 / TECHNICAL FAQ

Questions production teams ask first

Can we start with one dryer and expand later?+

Yes. The shared upstream can be sized for future output; a second pressurized feed, drum dryer and downstream train can be added later.

What is needed for a proposal?+

Product and recipe, feed rate, target moisture and flake size, steam pressure, power standard, water, air, building size and local standards.

Do you provide the full process package?+

Yes: process study, mass balance, equipment, controls, PFD/P&ID, layout, utility schedule, FAT, installation guidance and commissioning support.

Can you run trials?+

Pilot trials are recommended for new recipes, especially mixed cereals, proteins and starch products.

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