The starch industry is a cornerstone of both the food and non-food sectors, with starch and starch-based ingredients being integral components of thousands of everyday products.
From the initial processing of raw materials such as potatoes, maize, wheat, and rice, to the final stages of packaging, precise and reliable weighing equipment is crucial to ensuring product quality and efficiency.
Raw materials in the starch industry
The production of starch relies heavily on agricultural products rich in starch content. The primary sources include potatoes, maize (corn), wheat, cassava, and rice.
The choice of raw material often depends on the agricultural production potential of the region, ensuring the most efficient use of available resources. These raw materials are not only the foundation of starch production but also play a significant role in the economic viability of the industry.
The role of weighing equipment
Weighing equipment is essential throughout the starch production process, from the initial delivery of raw materials to the final packaging of the product. Key stages where precise weighing is crucial include:
- Raw material delivery: Accurate weighing of raw materials upon delivery ensures proper inventory management and supplier settlement. A sample, such as a batch of potatoes or cassava roots, is weighed to determine starch content, which is vital for assessing quality and value.
- Continuous dosing: During processing, continuous dosing systems add materials to mixers or other processing equipment, ensuring a consistent and controlled flow of ingredients.
- Loss in weight systems: These systems are used for the continuous addition of materials, maintaining precise control over the amount of material being added by measuring the loss in weight over time.
- Material conveying: Efficient conveying systems move materials through various stages of production, from initial processing to final packaging.
- Packaging: Accurate weighing is essential for packaging, particularly when filling big bags or other large containers, to ensure consistency and quality in the final product.
Precision and reliability in weighing and dosing solutions
The starch industry relies on advanced weighing and dosing processes to maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Jesma Weighing Solutions is proud to support this essential industry with our weighing and dosing solutions, designed to deliver precision and reliability at every stage of production. Whether you are processing potatoes, maize, wheat, cassava, or rice, Jesma has the expertise and technology to help you achieve your production goals.
