Hybrid Sorghum Processing

Richardson Seeds is a hybrid sorghum producer that was looking for assistance in making their processes more efficient to accommodate the evolving needs of their customers. They had previously tried to make incremental upgrades to their facility, but often ended up simply creating additional bottlenecks. They knew they needed a new design and long-term support.  That’s where Bratney came in.

Project Background

The project scope encompassed a comprehensive design and installation of various systems crucial to the seed processing operation, including material handling equipment, advanced cleaning and treating machinery, as well as solutions for finished product packaging and storage. This multifaceted approach was essential to ensure that every aspect of the seed processing line was efficiently integrated.

Bratney’s project team collaborated closely with the Richardson team throughout the entire process. This partnership was vital in ensuring that the new plant was not only tailored to fit seamlessly within their existing site but also optimized for high throughput. The design focused on creating an efficient workflow that minimized bottlenecks and maximized productivity.

Project Scope

  • process engineering

  • project management

  • equipment selection

  • millwright services
  • equipment installation

  • equipment startup

  • operator training

Project Details

  • Turn-key solution from raw receiving to wrapped pallets
  • Cimbria air screen, density separation and color sorting equipment
  • USC seed treatment and chemical bending
  • Concetti packaging and palletizing equipment
  • Automatic Wulftec stretch wrapper

Equipment Solutions


  • Material handling system to transfer seed from raw storage to cleaning line
  • Cimbria cleaning equipment
  • USC Seed Treatment System
  • Cimbria SEA.TR color sorter
  • Concetti robot palletizing system (IGF1200 bagger & 4-Column palletizer)

 

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