Hydrotherm EOS
- Reduced steam use and energy costs
- Better moisture and temperature control
- More stable, consistent production
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From grain to feed
Retention Time Barrel (RTB)
The Retention Time Barrel holds conditioned product at a controlled temperature for a set time to ensure uniform thermal treatment. A heated, insulated stainless steel barrel provides true first in first out flow, improving steam absorption, pellet durability, and often increasing capacity by up to 15%. It can be installed before a pellet mill, extruder, or meal cooler and is available in multiple sizes.
- Up to 15% higher pelleting capacity
- First-in/first-out product flow
- Constant temperature retention
Performance & Applications
Overview
Key benefits
Discover the key benefits of the Single Retention Time Barrel (RTB), designed for efficiency, precision, and reliability
- Improved pellet quality through uniform heat treatment and enhanced steam absorption.
- Product temperature maintained between 30–110°C with electric heating and insulation.
- Reduced condensation and bacterial growth for consistent hygiene.
- Efficient thermal control with PT100 temperature sensor and adjustable thermostat.
- Simple, durable design with solid shaft and large inclined flights for reliable transport.
- Suitable for integration before pellet mills, extruders or meal coolers.
Available executions
- Construction: all product-contact components in AISI 304 stainless steel.
- Drive: direct drive or timing belt transmission (model-dependent).
- Shaft: solid shaft with large flights and inclined pitch; stuffing box sealings on both ends.
- Heating: electric system with adjustable thermostat (30–110°C) and rock-wool insulation.
- Controls: frequency-controlled drive, PT100 temperature sensor.
Sizes:
- 700 × 3,000 mm – 6 t/h – 1.5 kW
- 900 × 3,000 mm – 7 t/h – 1.5 kW
- 900 × 4,000 mm – 11 t/h – 1.5 kW
- 900 × 4,500 mm – 13 t/h – 1.5 kW
- 900 × 5,660 mm – 16 t/h – 1.5 kW
- 1,250 × 4,000 mm – 26 t/h – 2.2 kW (direct drive)
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Whitepaper: The Guide to Great Conditioning
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Technical Datasheet
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- High-quality pre-compaction for stronger pellets
- Optimized steam and liquid absorption
- Higher capacity with lower energy
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Steam Dosing Unit
- Superheated dry steam via steam-flash
- Steam temperatures up to ~140 °C
- Higher product heat with minimal fouling
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Your questions answered
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It holds the conditioned product at a stable temperature for a set period, improving heat transfer and pellet quality before pelleting or extrusion.
Pelleting capacity can increase by up to 15% due to higher temperature and improved steam absorption.
Through electric heating with rock-wool insulation and an adjustable thermostat (30–110°C).
All product-contact parts are made of stainless steel AISI 304 for hygiene and corrosion resistance.
Typically positioned after the conditioner and before the pellet mill, extruder, or meal cooler.
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