Product Overview

The Corn Puff Snack Extruder Machine is an industrial-grade, continuous extrusion system engineered to convert corn grits, flour, and starch blends into premium expanded puff snacks through precisely controlled cooking and flash puffing.

Technical Specifications

Item	Specification	Engineering & Component Highlights
Production Capacity	100–1500 kg/h	Scalable configurations for automatic lines
Extruder Type	Twin Screw (Co-rotating) / Single Screw	High-shear configuration for stable gelatinization
Core Automation	Siemens / Delta / Mitsubishi PLC	Touch screen, smart recipe storage & diagnostics
Electrical Components	Schneider / Omron / ABB	Global availability for minimized downtime
Machine Material	Full SUS304 Stainless Steel	Food-contact surfaces comply with FDA/GMP design guides
Compliance & Quality	CE Certified / ISO9001:2015	Verified tracking from raw material to assembly
Screw Diameter	Φ65 / Φ70 / Φ85 / Φ95 / Φ120 mm	Nitrided wear-resistant alloy (>= HRC60)
Barrel Temperature	120–180°C	+/- 1°C PID multi-zone independent control
Expansion Ratio	1.8–3.5×	Fully adjustable via screw speed & die geometry

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Heavy-Duty Mechanical Advantages

24/7 Continuous Operation: Heavy-duty gearbox with integrated forced lubrication and cooling system eliminates thermal strain during long production shifts.

Reduced Material Residue: Optimized screw-to-barrel clearance and self-cleaning screw geometry reduce dead zones, preventing batch cross-contamination.

Fast Product Changeover: Slide-out die plates and quick-change cutter assemblies allow switching between shapes (balls, curls, rings, sticks) in under 15 minutes.

Material Adaptability & Flow

Supported Materials: Corn grits, corn flour, rice flour, wheat flour, potato starch, and multi-grain blends.

Feed Moisture Control: Optimized for 14–20% moisture level to achieve targeted bulk density and crispness.

Process Flow: Raw Material Mixing → Conditioning → Extrusion Cooking → Cutting → Drying → Seasoning → Cooling → Packaging.

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Quality Control & International Compliance

We build trust through transparent engineering standards. Every processing line undergoes rigorous testing before leaving our facility.

ISO9001:2015 Traceability: From steel plate sourcing to final assembly, every production phase follows strict quality management workflows.

CE Compliant Electricals: All wiring, emergency stops, and motor protections meet European CE safety directives.

Precision Machining: Barrel concentricity and screw tolerances are strictly inspected to ensure steady pressure building up to 3.5× expansion ratios.

Factory Acceptance Test (FAT): We provide comprehensive full-load trial testing (video or live-streamed) with your specific formulation before balancing payment and shipment.

Global Export & Lifecycle Support

Pre-Shipment Documentation: Customized plant layout drawings, utility requirements (water, electricity, steam), and operation manuals provided.

Wear-Parts Package: Every extruder ships with a 1-year complimentary wear-parts kit (heaters, cutting blades, die plates).

Remote Technical Assistance: Smart PLC setups support secure remote diagnostics to help your onsite engineers troubleshoot parameters instantly.

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FAQ

Q: What determines puff expansion performance?

A: Raw material particle size, feed moisture, screw configuration, barrel temperature profile, and die design collectively determine expansion quality.

Q: Can one machine produce multiple snack shapes?

A: Yes. Shape changes are typically achieved by replacing dies and adjusting cutter and process parameters.

Q: Is pre-cooking required before extrusion?

A: No. The extrusion process performs mixing, cooking, and forming continuously inside the barrel.

Q: How much operator intervention is needed?

A: A standard automatic line generally requires operator supervision for feeding, recipe management, and downstream packaging.

Q: Does the line support future capacity upgrades?

A: Yes. Capacity can usually be expanded through larger screw diameters, higher motor output, and downstream equipment upgrades.

Model	TSE65	TSE70	TSE75	TSE78	FSE65-D	TSE85	TSE95
Installed power	74kw	105kw	190kw	280kw	260kw	140kw	160kw
Capacity	100-150kg/h	200-300kg/h	300-400kg/h	400-600kg/h	200-400kg/h	300-400kg/h	500-700kg/h
Dimension	17×1.5×2.2m	20×1.5×2.2m	25×1.5×2.2m	42×5.0×4.2m	40×6.0×4. 2m	25×1.5×2.2m	40×6.0×4. 2m