Steam Dosing Unit
- Superheated dry steam via steam-flash
- Steam temperatures up to ~140 °C
- Higher product heat with minimal fouling
Advanced steam and liquid dosing systems at De Heus Maasbracht enhance process flexibility and precision in compound feed production.
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Industry: | Animal Feed |
| Feed: | Compound Feed |
| Process: | Steam & Liquids |
| Website: | www.deheus.com |
Advanced dosing at De Heus
De Heus in Maasbracht, The Netherlands, has successfully completed the installation of a new press line to enhance the flexibility of its production process. For this project, we provided the steam and liquid dosing systems, and the assignment was completed within the agreed 12-week timeframe.
An Ottevanger (IVS) steam dosing system is being installed on the conditioner to ensure optimal conditioning of the pressed flour. Steam input is controlled by a temperature sensor and a steam flow meter in the dosing system. Fats, oils, and enzymes are delivered via existing ring circuits, installed by Ottevanger five years ago, with room for expansion. Enzymes are precisely mixed with water in an Ottevanger micro-dosing cabinet and applied to the coater. Fats and oils are dosed through liquid distributors, monitored by Promass flow meters in a heated dosing cabinet.
”I know no other company that has so much in-house know-how and expertise when it comes to liquid dosing for the animal feed industry.”
– Marcel Jeurissen, Plant Manager De Heus Voeders B.V. Maasbracht

Ottevanger, through the integration of IVS, brings together a century of engineering expertise to deliver world-class dosing systems for liquids and steam in the feed industry. Our Smart Steam Dosing Unit provides perfectly controlled, superheated dry steam, while our fully customised Liquid Dosing systems integrate seamlessly with mixers, coaters, conveyors, extruders and more. The result is precise, reliable dosing that supports consistent product quality and efficient production.