Oat, Barley, and Wheat Steaming and Conditioning Equipment

The Schule Steaming Screw uses hydrothermal steaming process to treat and prepare cereals and legumes for the kiln-drying and flaking process. There are two different ways to achieve hydrothermal treatment with this machine: adding steam directly into the screw via nozzles or indirectly adding steam to the outer housing of the screw which heats product slowly and gently.

The hydrothermal conditioner is ideal for starch gelatinization, inactivation of lipolytic enzymes, and preparing product for flaking. Its special hollow shaft with paddles ensures uniform exposure to the steam treatment of 194-212° F (90-100°C) and then moves product to a tempering zone to finish treatment.

The kiln increases the shelf life and improves the taste of cereals via heat treatment process that inactivates lipolytic enzymes and gives cereals a nutty aroma. The kiln consists of a pre-kiln steamer for direct application of steam, which then feeds the product through additional compartments that apply indirect steam to inactivate the enzymes and enhance the flavor of the product.