Getting a consistent, quality product from a roller mill is essential to mill operations. Two pieces of grain cleaning equipment can help achieve this: a grain scalper and a scalper assist. This equipment cleans the grain of contamination, leading to better functioning roller mills and a superior end product.
Gravity Grain Scalper
One type of scalper grain cleaner is the simple but effective gravity grain scalper. This important piece of equipment removes unwanted materials from the grain before it enters the roller mill.
A gravity grain cleaning scalper works by using gravity and bare grates to separate out contaminants and larger debris like large rocks, cobs, stalks, and foreign objects, removing them from the grain stream. The grain flows over a sloping screen. This allows the grain to pass through, but trap larger pieces of debris before they can enter the roller mill.
Scalper Assist
A scalper assist is an auxiliary device that improves the performance of a grain scalper. Mills often choose to add this accessory when they want to enhance the benefits of using a scalper and ensure that more contaminating debris is removed from the grain stream. It’s an important addition to a scalper for high-volume grain operations.
Scalper assists remove debris from the screen and the end of the scalper to keep the area clean. Our scalper assist is powered by a two horsepower motor. A variable frequency drive starts and maintains the motor to keep the scalper from starting when it should not, and to increase the speed as the feed roll speed increases.
Benefits of Using Scalpers and Scalper Assists
Removing debris from grain before it goes into the roller mill is important for getting a quality product. Additional benefits include:
- Preventing damage to the roller mill from debris
- Preventing premature wear on the rolls
- Preventing the rolls from getting out of position
- Minimizing machine downtime
- Higher processing speed and increased throughput
Investing in a gravity grain scalper and a scalper assist is essential for grain milling facilities, especially those with high output. Contact us to learn more about our products and how they can help your operations.
