Innovation for all core processes
In late 2022, PETKUS successfully completed the commissioning of a state-of-the-art seed processing plant for one of our key accounts in South Africa. The line is designed for multi-crop processing and holds the most innovative core technologies.
South African producers are facing a rise in Fusarium infestation of wheat now. Excellent separation, precise sorting, and comprehensive treating are of the highest importance to identify and remove affected kernels to secure the quality of the whole lot.
With an integrated control cabinet, the S12 Airmax has the greatest user-friendliness while delivering excellent sorting results. This latest generation of seed cleaners boosts sorting efficiency with Airmax technology – a sophisticated three-channel air sifter.
The midex deck of the G40 gravity separator sorts by specific weight and removes the lighter grains affected with Fusarium.
In the batch treater CM300, seeds are completely and uniformly coated before moving on to the packaging line. The multi-technology approach of coating and drying in one process leads to low dust values and abrasion.
Highest safety standard
The safety evaluation was performed by an independent audit company for machine evaluations, and by an additional safety professional. The entire installation has been checked incl. guards, control circuits, process safety. The assessors have commented that the safety level of the PETKUS machines, and especially the electrical panels, is of a high standard.
