Conditioner — 50-500 TPD
The conditioner sits between cracking and flaking in an oil seed processing line. Cracked seed typically arrives at 8-10% moisture — too dry and brittle to flake cleanly — so the conditioner raises it to a 10-12% target at 60-70°C using direct steam injection combined with indirect heating, giving the seed the plasticity to deform into a flake rather than shatter into fines.
Seeds spend 15-30 minutes inside the conditioner, long enough for heat and moisture to penetrate the full seed bed rather than just its surface. Internal mixing keeps the treatment uniform, which protects flake consistency downstream, and stainless steel construction withstands the continuous steam environment. The payoff is a 15-20% reduction in flaking power consumption, fewer fines, and longer flaking roll life.
Available for lines from 50 to 500 TPD processing soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, cottonseed, and groundnut. For high-protein feedstocks that need longer multi-stage treatment (20-40 minutes), see our Cooker — the deciding factor is the residence time your feedstock needs.
Models & Configurations
- Capacity-sized units: Configured for lines from 50 to 500 TPD
- Heating arrangement: Direct steam injection combined with indirect heating
- Stainless steel construction: For continuous steam and moisture duty
Specifications
Key Features
- Uniform heat and moisture distribution throughout seed bed
- Efficient mixing ensures consistent treatment
- 15-20% reduction in flaking power consumption
- Stainless steel construction for durability
Applications
- Soybean conditioning before flaking
- Sunflower and rapeseed preparation
- Cottonseed and groundnut processing
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity range do your conditioners cover?
Lines from 50 to 500 TPD, raising seed moisture to a 10-12% target at 60-70°C with a 15-30 minute residence time.
Do I need a conditioner or a cooker?
Most standard oilseed lines are served by a conditioner’s 15-30 minute cycle. High-protein feedstocks that need longer, multi-stage treatment (20-40 minutes) call for a cooker instead — the deciding factor is the residence time your feedstock needs.
Is the conditioner customised to my requirement?
Yes. Every machine we build is custom-engineered — capacity, dimensions, and configuration are matched to your line. Send your requirement via the enquiry form or call +91 91091 02280 for a firm quote.
*This is only an approximate starting price — a rough, loose estimate. Every machine is custom-engineered to your requirements, so the final price depends on capacity, specifications, and configuration — reach out for a firm quote.
From our blog: Conditioner in Oil Seed Processing: Purpose and Operation
From our blog: Cooker for Oil Seed Processing: Improving Oil Yield
From our blog: Flaker Machine Guide: Turning Seeds into Flakes