AQUATIC FEED

SYSTEMS

Complete Processing Systems custom designed

for Your Aquatic Feeds Production Success.
THE WENGER ADVANTAGE
FOR AQUATIC FEED PRODUCTION
Nobody in the industry offers you more choices and more ways to put together the perfect aquatics feed production
system than Wenger. With a wide range of options available, Wenger has the technical expertise to configure any of our
most popular extruders for each client’s specific application and needs — now or in the future.

Total Control of Pellet Attributes

Unique extruder features permit precise control of finished
product density for floating and sinking feeds. The operator
can also adjust operating conditions to control textural
properties, such as oil uptake during the external coating
process.

Greater Feed Stability in Water

Durability of feeds for bottom dwellers has shown stability of
24 hours or longer without the inclusion of binders. Floating
feeds also exhibit superior durability and floating qualities.

Superior Production Efficiency and Versatility

Appropriately configured, Wenger extruders produce the full
range of aquatic feeds ranging in pellet size from 0.6 to 50
mm. By optimizing combinations of energy sources —
electrical, steam and water — Wenger systems permit the
utilization of a wider range of raw materials than is practical
for other processes. Plus, Wenger extruders allow up to 22%
fat or fish oil to be incorporated into the feed during
extrusion.

knowledgeable Application.
As the pioneer in extrusion cooking systems, Wenger continues to guide the industry with

unique designs and new innovations. Because we’re the leading manufacturer of both single

screw and twin screw extruders, Wenger is also uniquely positioned to provide — without

prejudice — the extruder that is best suited for your aquatic product needs.
Performance Features
Throughout the Line
• High Torque Gearbox — Offering greater
torque and horsepower capabilities,
Wenger gearbox options allow the
extrusion of products at higher capacities
within a wide range of bulk densities,
viscosities, cell structure size and textures.
• Sleeved Barrel Segments — The barrels
on all Wenger extruders are composed of
individual segments for quicker, easier
service and repair. However, each barrel
segment is also fitted with a replaceable
wear-resistant alloy liner that increases
barrel life as much as eight times,
compared to conventional designs.
• Fully Intermeshing, Self-Cleaning Screws
— A wide selection of heat-treated,
precision-machined screw segments on
twin-screw models provide greater
capacity potential, as well as exceptional
process versatility. Mix and match the
location and configuration of a broad
selection of shear and kneading elements
for precise control of product shape,
texture, density and cooking time.
• Shaft Supports — Available for most
models to reduce wear and to center the
shaft within the extruder barrel.
• Homogenizing Screw Elements — Special
new homogenizing screw elements impart
more dispersive mixing and
shear action when needed.
Optima Single Screw Extruder
Optima extruders assure greater production potential with
more available energy, thanks to the unique design of
the single screw flighting and the barrel ribbing. The
combination of the flight depth, pitch profile and
effective helix angle optimize the conversion of
mechanical energy into heat through friction, while
minimizing shear damage.
C2TX Conical Co-Rotating
Twin-Screw Extruder
Adaptability is the key with the C2TX conical co-
rotating twin-screw extruder. Its intermeshing
screws have a unique profile that kneads the
dough mass as it is forced through the barrel.
Screw speed can be adjusted during operation
from 500 to 1,200 RPM as required for the
product and recipe. Plus, with less material in the
short barrel, the C2TX extruder is extremely responsive to process variables
such as screw speed, recipe moisture, recipe temperature, cook in the
preconditioner and the effect of the back-pressure valve.
Magnum ST Twin-
Screw Extruder
With maximum speeds
up to 1,200 rpm and power
levels to 165 kWhr/t SME at
volumetric capacity, the
Magnum ST Series twin-
screw extruders are ideal for
the unique processes that
require extreme operating
parameters, including high-
SME aquatic feeds.
Capacity information
located on back.
build the perfect unit for Your Needs
Thanks to our vast experience and ability to perform comprehensive research in the Wenger Technical Center, we can evaluate
your particular extrusion processing needs and then satisfy those needs by applying the best and most relevant technology and
performance options.

Efficient Preconditioning DC Preconditioner

Take your choice of DDC, dual and single preconditioner The DC (Dual Cylinder)
options, plus special screw elements (homogenizing screws) for Preconditioner offers many of
secondary preconditioning when required. the same process
advantages as the DDC
Patented DDC Preconditioner Preconditioner, but in a narrower
Whether it’s used for simple or range of retention times (15-90 seconds).
complex processes, the Wenger
DDC (Differential Diameter SC Preconditioner
Cylinder) Preconditioner (U.S. Patent No. 4,752,139) The SC (single shaft
facilitates the controlled premoistening and cylinder) preconditioner
preheating of dry meals with steam, water or slurries ahead of is designed to hydrate
the extruder barrel. Capacities range from 56 liters to 3,060 and heat the product
liters, while retention time of meal in the preconditioner can be through steam and water
controlled from as little as 30 seconds to as long as eight addition, and to initiate
minutes. Uniform moisture penetration of every particle and mixing of these components
intensive mixing makes it practical to successfully extrude along with any fat or oil added to the preconditioning process.
products with ultra-high levels of liquid or slurries. Retention time, product temperature and liquid addition are all
controlled in the SC during the initial stage of preconditioning,
Benefits also include improved product quality, palatability and while paddles are adjustable to control degree of fill.
a significant reduction in operating costs as a result of reduced
extruder barrel wear and reduced power requirements.

Dryers and Dryer/Coolers

Wenger is not only the global leader in extrusion systems, but is one of the leading suppliers of dryers and dryer/coolers. Like our
extruders, each Wenger dryer is designed and sized for the specific process application and capacity requirements. Configurations
include single and dual plenum conveyor dryers and multi-deck, continuous-batch vertical dryers.

Double-Wall Vertical Cooler Cascade Dryers

When added to the system, the Vertical
Cooler assures finished product temperature
control prior to the holding bins, enhancing
product shelf life and coating stability.
The vertical design of Wenger’s
Cascade Dryers minimizes floor
space for maximum efficiency…
especially when processing short
production runs of high-value-
added products. Key features allow
quick product changeovers
between production runs and
minimize cross-contamination
between product runs.
Bin Feeder System
Choose from screw conveyors or
vibratory feeders combined with
bin capacities up to 4,250 liters.
No matter the combination, a
Wenger live-bottom bin feeder system
ensures uninterrupted and rate-
controllable metering of raw materials
into the preconditioner and extruder. The
system is further supported through load
cells that weigh the dry mix in the bin and signal to the Loss-in-
Weight controller the flow rate through the feeder device.
Barrel Venting Options
The Wenger Density Management System
(DMS) allows for an increase in density
up to 30%. Water from the vacuum pump
can even be recycled into the process
when desired.
Mid-Barrel Valve
As a new option on the Magnum ST and
Optima Series extruders, the patented mid-
barrel valve (MBV) permits SME to be
increased by up to 50%, while allowing more
precise control of the process. Because it is
an internal component, it can also be installed
in any position along the length of the barrel.
Airflow II Dryer/Cooler
Wenger Airflow II dryer/coolers are completely assembled
and tested (including wiring and plumbing), and shipped in
semi-assembled modules ready to bolt together at the job
site with minimum time and labor costs. Modular
construction also makes it easy to expand capacity as
demands increase in the future. Meanwhile, there is plenty
of adaptability built in, including the one to three-pass
availability; numerous product conveyor and heat source
options, and process air flexibility.
Back Pressure Valve — BPV
Mounted on the end of the extruder,
prior to the final die, the back
pressure valve (BPV) provides on-
line control of shear stress and SME
for regulation of final product
characteristics, including:
• Size and uniformity of cell
structure
• Shape definition
• Starch gelatinization
• Bulk density
• Water and fat absorption
The BPV also includes an integral by-pass feature
that allows the operator to divert product from the die.
This is a particularly valuable feature during startup and
shutdown and when service is performed on the
die/knife assemblies.
Manual or Automatic Control Systems
Take your choice of control systems to match your
specific needs and budget. Options range from
manual control panels to fully automatic control of
every aspect of the operation, including automatic
control of SME (complete system automation).
As the pioneer in extrusion cooking systems,
Wenger continues to lead the industry in extrusion
line control with our APM (automated process
management) system. As the ultimate in control
systems, it utilizes our exclusive Human-Machine-
Interface (HMI) to relieve the programmable logic
controller of many time and memory tasks,
including formula storage and manipulation, color
graphic generation and trending.
AQUATICS SYSTEMS
unmatched Service. inspiration
As a Wenger aquatics system customer, you receive
for the Future.
unmatched pre- and post-installation engineering support,
The Wenger Technical Center is an agrifood laboratory
thorough training of your operating personnel, in-plant
equipped with the latest in research and production scale
assistance with quality control and operational problems,
extrusion and drying equipment for the exclusive use of our
complete field service and support, as well as prompt
clients. With 40 years of experience, the Wenger Technical
shipment of premium quality replacement parts.
Center is well prepared to assist with product development,
laboratory analysis and process evaluation, whether it
This attention to service helps ensure long, trouble-free
involves aquatic feeds, or other types of extruded feed or
operation of your extrusion system.
food products.

AQUATIC FEED EXTRUSION CAPACITIES

Capacity kg/h

Extruder Models

Superior Technology. Unparalleled Service.

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