Hammer Mills

An integral part of any feed production system is a reliable and low maintenance mill. Varying screen size attains proper particle size and varying motor horsepower ensures the Liberator Series mill fits the capacity needs of the job. Sudenga’s hammer mills are available with various feed and discharge formats to fit most applications.

• 6″ x 18″ (15.2 x 45.7 cm) diameter full circle grinding chamber.
• Direct drive hub assembly with 15 hammers.
• 7-1/2 to 30 HP motors.
• Bottom or center feed doors available. Center feed doors provide longer hammer life and more uniform particle size.
• Heavy-duty plate magnets that keep metal out of the hammers and feed.
• Feed inlets are 4″ (10.2 cm) or 6″ (15.2 cm) diameter; discharge can be left or right hand.

The chart below shows average grinding capacities for the Liberator III hammer mill.  Due to differences in moisture content, electrical voltages, and foreign material, Sudenga does not guarantee performances at these levels. Actual capacities may be higher or lower than indicated by the following chart.

Sudenga’s hammer mills are available in four different configurations.

• Telescopic legs
• Horizontal base, low-profile
• Horizontal base, high-profile
• 45 degree

The primary function of a hammer mill in a feed mill setting is to reduce the size of the raw materials, such as corn, wheat, and soybeans, into smaller pieces. This makes the material easier to handle and mix with other ingredients in the feed mill. The hammer mill consists of a rotating shaft with a series of hammers attached to it. As the shaft rotates, the hammers strike the raw material, breaking it into smaller pieces. Finished particle size is influenced by screen size, hammer condition, feed rate and the characteristics of the material being processed.

Here are a few more ways you can benefit from a hammer mill:

1. Efficient size reduction: A hammer mill can quickly and efficiently reduce the size of raw materials used in animal feed, making them easier to handle and process. This can lead to increased throughput and improved efficiency in the feed mill.
2. Consistent feed preparation: Properly selected screens help produce the particle size needed for dependable mixing and ration preparation.
3. Versatility: Hammer mills can process a wide range of raw materials, including grains, cereals, and other agricultural products, making them a versatile tool in the feed mill.
4. Greater control over feed production: On-site grinding can reduce dependence on outside processing and transportation while allowing ingredients to be processed as they are needed.
5. Right-sized performance: Matching motor horsepower, screen size and feed rate to the application can help control energy use while delivering the required particle size and capacity.
6. Straightforward, economical maintenance: Hammer mills use relatively simple, replaceable wear components. Hammers and screens are generally economical to replace, helping control routine maintenance costs over the life of the mill. Reversing or rotating hammers can extend their usable life, while interchangeable screens make it possible to change particle-size requirements without investing in additional grinding equipment.

Overall, hammer mills efficiently process raw materials into a form that can be incorporated into a uniform livestock feed ration. Potential savings can come from reduced outside processing and transportation, lower-cost wear components, longer component life, reduced downtime and the ability to process multiple ingredients with one machine. It is a key piece of equipment that helps to ensure the quality and consistency of animal feed. Connect with a Sudenga expert today.

Sudenga’s double hammer mill skid creates a high capacity grinding solution with an automated start and stop function. A controlled flow-rate for the hammer mills and auto level-sensing that allows this system to call for more grain once the surge levels get low will keep your operation moving. Also available as a single hammer mill skid.