Lentil from Field to Food, Feed, Malt and Seed

Lentil takes a long and detailed journey before it reaches your table. From planting and growing to harvesting and processing, turning this essential grain into food or beverage products requires significant time and effort. If you’ve ever noticed different types of Lentil on store shelves, the main distinction comes down to Lentil processing. After harvest, Lentil undergoes a series of processing stages that shape the final product.

LENTIL PROCESSING

Lentil Intake

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Intake aims to receive, inspect, and transfer raw Lentil into the processing line in a controlled and efficient manner. It is the first step in the grain processing system and plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and traceability of the grain.

Key Functions of ADDAMS Lentil Intake Equipment:

Receiving – Lentil is unloaded from trucks, trailers, or containers into pits, hoppers, or conveyors.

Initial Inspection and Sampling – To check for moisture, foreign materials, and overall quality.

Pre-cleaning (Optional) – Light impurities like dust and chaff may be removed at this stage.

Weighing and Documentation – For inventory management and traceability.

Feeding into the Processing System – Via conveyors, elevators, or storage silos.

Lentil intake equipment ensures a consistent flow of raw material, protects downstream equipment, and serves as a critical control point for quality assurance.

Equipment:

• Intake Pit (with or without Aspiration System)
• Intake Active Belt Conveyors
• Chain Conveyor or Screw Conveyors
• Grain Containers
• Big Bag Off-loading Crane
• Big Bag Off-loading Hopper

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing Lines
• Lentil Feed Processing Lines
• Lentil Malt Processing Lines
• Lentil Seed Processing Lines

Lentil Pre-Cleaning

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Pre-cleaners remove coarse, fine, and light impurities from raw Lentil before it enters the central cleaning or processing stages. They act as a protective and efficiency-boosting step in the processing line.

Key Objectives of ADDAMS Lentil Pre-cleaning:

Eliminate Large Foreign Materials – Such as stones, sticks, leaves, and clumps from Lentil.

Remove Fine and Light Impurities – Including dust, sand, husks, and shriveled Lentil.

Reduce Wear and Tear – Protect downstream machines by preventing blockages or damage.

Improve Airflow and Separation Efficiency – Enhance performance in later processes like drying or color sorting.

Enhance Storage Stability – Improves preservation if Lentil is stored after intake.

By handling the bulk of unwanted material early, the pre-cleaner increases overall processing efficiency, extends equipment life, and supports consistent product quality.

Equipment:

• Lentil Pre-cleaners Flat Screen – Eccentric
• Lentil Pre-cleaners Flat Screen – Vibrotary
• Lentil Pre-cleaners – Rotary Drum Screen
• Lentil Pre-cleaners – Oscillating Screen

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing Lines
• Lentil Feed Processing Lines
• Lentil Malt Processing Lines
• Lentil Seed Processing Lines

Lentil Drying

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil drying process reduces the moisture content of freshly harvested Lentil to a safe level for storage, processing, or malting. High moisture levels can lead to rapid spoilage, mold growth, and quality loss.

Key Functions of ADDAMS Lentil Drying:

Prevent Spoilage – Reduce moisture to levels that inhibit fungal and microbial activity.

Ensure Safe Storage – Typically drying Lentil to around 12–14% moisture prevents heating and decay in silos.

Preserve Germination Quality – Critical for malting Lentil, requiring precise moisture control to ensure healthy sprouting.

Reduce Weight and Transport Costs – Dried Lentil weighs less and is less prone to damage in transit.

Stabilize Grain Quality – Ensures consistent performance in downstream processing such as milling or brewing.

Protect Value and Shelf Life – Drying safeguards Lentil’s usability and longevity after harvest.

Equipment:

• RECIRCULATING BATCH TYPE DRYER

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Ferrous and Non-ferrous Separator

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Ferrous and Non-ferrous separator in Lentil processing plants is to remove metal contaminants—both magnetic (ferrous) and non-magnetic (non-ferrous)—to ensure product safety, protect equipment, and meet quality standards in food and seed processing.

Key functions of the ADDAMS Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Separators for Lentil:

Remove Ferrous Metals – Use magnets to remove ferrous metals, such as iron or steel fragments, to prevent contamination and damage to machinery.

Eliminate Non-ferrous Metals – Eliminate non-ferrous metals, such as aluminium, copper, or stainless steel, using eddy current separators or advanced detection systems.

Protect Equipment – Protect downstream equipment from metal-induced wear, blockages, or failure.

Ensure Safety – Ensure food and seed safety by eliminating physical hazards that could harm consumers or damage planting equipment.

Comply with Industry Regulations – Comply with industry regulations, particularly in food-grade processing, where zero metal contamination is critical.

Early Detection – These separators are often placed early in the process line (e.g., after intake or pre-cleaning) to intercept metal contaminants as soon as possible.

Equipment:

• LENTIL TUBULAR MAGNET PIPES
• LENTIL MAGNET GRILLS
• LENTIL MAGNETIC BELT SEPARATOR
• LENTIL METAL DETECTOR

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing Lines.

LENTIL CLEANING

Lentil Screen Cleaning

Purpose: An air screen cleaner for Lentil cleans and grades the grain by removing impurities and unwanted materials based on size and weight differences. It’s typically one of the first steps in post-harvest processing.

Key functions of an ADDAMS Air Screen Cleaner for Lentil:

Remove Light Impurities – Airflow removes light impurities from Lentil like dust, chaff, husks, and broken kernels.

Separate Particles by Size – Separate oversized and undersized particles from Lentil with vibrating screens of different mesh/perforation sizes.

Improve Quality – Improve Lentil quality by isolating clean, uniform Lentil kernels.

Enhance Storage Stability – Enhance Lentil storage stability by reducing the presence of mold-prone material.

Prepare for Further Processing – Prepare Lentil for further processing, such as malting, hulling, or polishing.

Boost Efficiency – Combining aspiration (airflow) and sieving, the air screen cleaner boosts efficiency and yield while protecting downstream equipment from wear or clogging.

Equipment:

• LENTIL AIR SCREEN SEED CLEANERS
• LENTIL SUPER AIR SCREEN SEED CLEANERS-FLAT SCREEN-ECCENTRIC
• LENTIL AIR SEED CLEANERS-FLAT SCREEN-ECCENTRIC
• LENTIL AIR SCREEN SEED CLEANERS-VIBROTARY
• LENTIL AIR SEED CLEANERS-ROTARY DRUM SCREEN
• LENTIL AIR SEED CLEANERS-OSCILLATING SCREEN

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Seed Grading

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil grading is to classify Lentil kernels based on size and uniformity, ensuring consistent quality for malting, food production, or seed use. Grading helps match the grain to specific end-use requirements, thereby improving the efficiency of downstream processes.

Key objectives of an ADDAMS Lentil Grading:

Separate by Size – Separate Lentil kernels by size into large, medium, and small grades.

Ensure Uniformity – Ensure Lentil uniformity for malting (uniform water absorption and germination), cooking, or milling.

Enhance Process Efficiency – Enhance Lentil process efficiency by ensuring consistent performance in polishing, drying, and dehulling.

Maximize Value – Higher-grade Lentil often commands better prices in food and brewing markets.

Remove Undersized or Broken Kernels – Remove undersized or broken kernels from Lentil, which may be unsuitable for premium applications.

Integration with Other Equipment – Grading is typically performed using cylindrical or flat sieves and can be integrated with cleaning or sorting equipment.

Equipment:

• LENTIL GRADERS- FLAT SCREEN-ECCENTRIC
• LENTIL GRADERS-FLAT SCREEN-VIBROTARY
• LENTIL GRADERS-ROTARY DRUM SCREEN
• LENTIL GRADERS-OSCILLATING SCREEN
• LENTIL CYLINDRICAL SCREENING GRADERS

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Stone Separation

Purpose: The Addams Lentil de-stoning removes stones and other heavy impurities from the grain batch based on differences in specific density. This step is essential to protect equipment, ensure product safety, and maintain high-quality processing standards.

Key functions of Addams Lentil De-stoning:

Eliminate Heavy Impurities – Eliminate stones, glass, and metal fragments, which are heavier than Lentil and can damage downstream machinery.

Improve Purity – Improve Lentil purity, especially important for food-grade or malting Lentil.

Protect Equipment – Protect processing equipment, such as rollers, polishers, and sorters, from wear or breakage.

Enhance Safety – Enhance safety by removing foreign materials that could pose hazards to consumers.

Increase Market Value – Increase Lentil market value by meeting quality standards for export or premium processing.

Efficient Separation – De-stoners use vibrating decks with airflow to separate heavier-than-grain materials efficiently.

Equipment:

• LENTIL DE-STONERS

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Gravity Separation

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Gravity Separator separates Lentil kernels based on their specific weight, helping to remove light, immature, shriveled, or insect-damaged grains that cannot be detected by size or color alone.

Key functions of an ADDAMS Gravity Separator in Lentil Processing:

Separate High-Quality Lentil – Separate high-quality Lentil from lightweight rejects, ensuring uniform kernel density.

Remove Damaged or Immature Lentil – Remove damaged or partially developed Lentil, which can affect malting, food quality, or seed performance.

Improve Lentil Quality – Improve Lentil quality by ensuring only dense, healthy Lentil proceeds to final processing.

Increase Germination Rate – Increase Lentil germination rate – for seed or malting Lentil by isolating fully mature kernels.

Support Consistent Processing – Support consistent downstream processing of Lentil, as uniform Lentil weight improves polishing, dehulling, or malting performance.

High Precision Separation – Gravity separators use a combination of vibration, air flow, and sloped decks to sort the Lentil by density with high precision.

Equipment:

• LENTIL GRAVITY SEPARATORS

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Length Separation

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil length separator is to separate Lentil kernels based on their length, allowing for the removal of short or broken grains and foreign materials like weed seeds or other crop fragments that differ in shape.

Key functions of an ADDAMS Lentil Length Separator:

Remove Broken or Short Kernels – Remove broken or short kernels from Lentil, which may affect malting or milling performance.

Eliminate Contaminants – Eliminate contaminants from Lentil, such as weed seeds or other grains of similar width but different length.

Improve Uniformity – Improve Lentil uniformity – critical for consistent processing, especially in malting and food-grade Lentil.

Enhance Final Quality – Enhance the final quality of Lentil by producing a cleaner, more homogenous grain batch.

Support Seed Grading – Support Lentil seed grading by ensuring only fully developed kernels are selected for planting.

Efficient Length Sorting – Length separators often use indent cylinders or trieurs, which rotate and lift grains based on their length profile.

Equipment:

• LENTIL INDENTED CYLINDER SEPARATOR

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Color Sorting

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Color Sorter separates, removes discolored, defective, or foreign grains from the bulk Lentil based on color differences. This process is essential for ensuring the final product’s quality, safety, and uniform appearance, especially in applications like malting, food processing, or seed use.

Main purposes of the ADDAMS Lentil Color Sorting:

Remove Defective Kernels – Remove defective Lentil kernels, such as those affected by mold, heat damage, sprouting, or disease.

Eliminate Foreign Materials – Eliminate foreign materials from Lentil, such as stones, soil particles, or other grains.

Improve Visual Quality – Improve the visual quality of Lentil by ensuring a consistent, clean look for food or malt-grade Lentil.

Enhance Processing Efficiency – Enhance the processing efficiency of Lentil by preventing contamination in the downstream equipment.

Meet Industry Standards – Meet industry standards, especially important for export or premium market segments.

Precise Color Detection – Color sorters use high-resolution cameras and sensors to detect variations in color and eject unwanted particles with precise air jets.

Equipment:

• LENTIL COLOR SORTER SEPARATOR-FREE FALL

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Zig Zag Air Separator

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Zig-Zag Air Separator separates materials based on weight and aerodynamic properties using a controlled air stream in a zig-zag-shaped vertical column. It effectively removes light impurities and dusty or chaffy particles from Lentil.

Key functions of the ADDAMS Zig-Zag Air Separator in Lentil processing:

Remove Lightweight Contaminants – Remove lightweight contaminants from Lentil, such as husks, straw, dust, and immature kernels.

Improve Purity – Improve Lentil purity before fine cleaning, grading, or packaging.

Protect Equipment – Protect the downstream equipment of Lentil Processing by minimizing debris that can clog or wear machinery.

Enhance Consistency – Enhance consistency by isolating clean, dense kernels for processing or sale.

Support Energy-Efficient Separation – Support energy-efficient separation of Lentil Processing – using air flow rather than mechanical screening alone.

Increase Separation Efficiency – The ADDAMS Zig-Zag design increases residence time and separation efficiency, making it a compact and effective solution in pre-cleaning and aspiration systems.

Equipment:

• LENTIL ZIG-ZAG AIR SEPARATOR

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Aspiration Chamber

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Aspiration Chamber is to separate light impurities from Lentil using airflow, improving cleanliness and protecting downstream equipment. It is commonly used in the Pre-cleaning and cleaning stages of Lentil processing.

Key functions of an ADDAMS Lentil Aspiration Chamber:

Remove Light Materials – Remove light materials from Lentil like dust, husks, chaff, straw, and hollow grains.

Enhance Purity – Enhance Lentil purity by ensuring only denser, usable Lentil kernels proceed.

Protect Machinery – Protect machinery by reducing clogging and wear on fine cleaners, sorters, and other sensitive equipment.

Improve Air Quality – Improve air quality by capturing airborne dust and reducing contamination in the facility.

Increase Efficiency – Increase efficiency, as removing loose light particles early boosts the performance of later processing stages.

Efficient Airflow Separation – ADDAMS Aspiration Chambers typically use vertical or horizontal airflow to lift and separate lighter particles from heavier Lentil.

Equipment:

• LENTIL ASPIRATION CHAMBER

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Spiral Separator

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Spiral Separator separates round particles (like Lentil kernels) from flat or irregular-shaped materials based on their shape and rolling behaviour. This separation method is especially useful in seed cleaning and grain processing.

Key functions of an ADDAMS Lentil Spiral Separator:

Separate Round Kernels – Separate round Lentil kernels from flat impurities like broken seeds, weed seeds, or chaff.

Improve Seed Purity – Improve Lentil seed purity – particularly important for seed Lentil where uniformity and quality are critical.

Enhance Processing Consistency – Enhance processing consistency by ensuring only properly shaped Lentil kernels proceed to final cleaning or grading.

Reduce Foreign Material – Reduce foreign material that might slip through a screen or air-based cleaning stages.

Low-Maintenance and Energy-Efficient – Operate without screens or air – using only gravity and mechanical flow, making it low-maintenance and energy-efficient.

Principle of Operation – Spiral separators rely on the principle that round grains roll down faster and more directly, while flat or irregular particles are thrown outward and fall more slowly as they descend the spiral chute.

Equipment:

• LENTIL SPIRAL SEPARATOR

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

LENTIL PROCESSING

Lentil Abrasive Hullers

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Abrasive Hullers remove the tough outer hull (husk) from Lentil kernels using friction, preparing the grain for food processing or further polishing. This is especially important when producing hulled or pearled Lentil.

Key functions of ADDAMS Lentil Abrasive Hullers:

Remove Inedible Hulls – Remove inedible Lentil hulls from hulled Lentil varieties that retain a tight outer shell after harvesting.

Prepare for Polishing or Pearling – Prepare for Lentil polishing or pearling by exposing the endosperm for smoother, more uniform processing.

Improve Digestibility and Cooking Quality – Improve Lentil’s digestibility and cooking quality for food applications like soups, cereals, or flours.

Enhance Appearance – Enhance Lentil’s appearance by removing rough, fibrous outer layers.

Support Food Safety and Cleanliness – Support food safety and cleanliness by eliminating surface contaminants trapped in the Lentil hull.

Efficient Hull Removal – Abrasive hullers use rotating emery or carborundum surfaces to gently rub the hull off the Lentil as it tumbles inside the chamber.

Equipment:

• LENTIL ABRASIVE HULLERS
• LENTIL IMPACT DE-HULLERS
• LENTIL UNDERRUNNER DISC SHELLER

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.

Lentil Milling

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Milling equipment processes cleaned and dehulled Lentil into usable food products by reducing it to various particle sizes or forms, such as flour, grits, flakes, or pearled Lentil. Milling makes Lentil more digestible, cookable, and suitable for human consumption or food manufacturing.

Key objectives of the ADDAMS Lentil Milling equipment:

Convert to Food Ingredients – Convert raw Lentil into food ingredients, such as Lentil flour, semolina, or flakes for cereals, baked goods, or soups.

Remove Hull or Bran Layers – Remove the remaining Lentil hull or bran layers for smoother texture and improved digestibility.

Control Granulation and Texture – Control granulation and texture based on end-use (e.g., Lentil fine flour vs. coarse grits).

Enhance Appearance and Shelf Life – Enhance Lentil’s appearance and shelf life by removing parts of the grain that may spoil more quickly.

Enable Value-added Processing – Enable value-added processing, such as malt production or extrusion for snacks.

Grinding, Sieving, and Polishing – ADDAMS Milling equipment typically includes grinding, sieving, and sometimes polishing to achieve the desired final product quality.

Equipment:

• LENTIL HAMMER MILL
• LENTIL PIN MILL
• LENTIL STONE MILL

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.

Lentil Conveyors

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Conveyor equipment is used in Lentil Processing Plants for efficiently and safely transporting Lentil between different processing stages, such as intake, cleaning, drying, hulling, and milling, while minimizing grain damage and maintaining flow continuity.

Key functions of ADDAMS Grain Conveyors in Lentil processing:

Efficient Material Handling – Quickly move large volumes of Lentil between machines or storage.

Reduce Manual Labor – Automate transport to lower labor costs and increase operational efficiency.

Preserve Grain Quality – Use gentle conveying methods that reduce breakage and dust.

Support Continuous Processing – Ensure smooth transitions between processing steps without bottlenecks.

Enable Flexible Plant Layout – With options like Belt Conveyors, Chain Conveyors, Screw Conveyors, or Bucket Elevators for vertical or horizontal movement.

Essential for Streamlined Processing – ADDAMS Conveyors are essential for creating a streamlined, automated, hygienic Lentil processing operation.

Equipment:

• LENTIL BELT CONVEYORS
• LENTIL CHAIN CONVEYORS
• LENTIL SCREW CONVEYORS
• LENTIL JOG CONVEYORS
• LENTIL BUCKET ELEVATORS
• LENTIL PENDULUM BUCKET ELEVATORS
• LENTIL EASY DUMP ELEVATORS
• LENTIL CONTINUOUS CUP BUCKET ELEVATORS
• LENTIL PNEUMATIC CONVEYORS

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

LENTIL SEED PROCESSING

Lentil Seed Treaters

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Seed Treater is used in seed processing plants to apply protective chemical or biological treatments to the surface of Lentil seeds, helping to prevent disease and pest damage and improve germination performance during storage and planting.

Key functions of an ADDAMS Lentil Seed Treater:

Apply Protective Treatments – Apply fungicides, insecticides, or biological agents to Lentil Seed to protect against soil-borne and seed-borne diseases.

Enhance Seed Vigor and Germination – Enhance Lentil seed vigor and germination by preventing early-stage infection or decay.

Improve Crop Establishment – Improve Lentil crop establishment by giving seeds a better chance of thriving in the field.

Ensure Uniform Coverage – Provide uniform coverage, ensuring consistent protection across all seeds.

Enable Value-Added Seed Products – Enable value-added seed products, such as pre-inoculated or nutrient-coated seed.

Efficient Treatment Methods – ADDAMS Lentil seed treaters typically use Rotary Drums, Batch coaters, and Continuous flow Seed Treaters that mix seed with liquid or powder treatments under controlled conditions.

Equipment:

• LENTIL CONTINUOUS SEED TREATING
• LENTIL BATCH TYPE SEED TREATER/COATING
• LENTIL DRUM SEED TREATER

Industries:

• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

LENTIL PROCESSING 

Lentil Polisher

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Polisher improves the appearance, texture, and cleanliness of Lentil kernels by gently removing surface layers such as dust, residual hull fragments, or bran in Lentil processing plants. Polishing is essential for food-grade and pearled Lentil products.

Key functions of the ADDAMS Lentil Polisher:

Enhance Visual Appeal – Enhance Lentil’s visual appeal by giving kernels a smooth, uniform, and shiny finish.

Remove Fine Particles – Remove fine husk particles and surface dust on Lentil – improving hygiene and product quality.

Refine Texture for Cooking – Refine texture for cooking of Lentil – Polished Lentil has a better mouthfeel and cooks more evenly.

Improve Shelf Life – Improve the shelf life of Lentil by removing the outer layers that may spoil or attract moisture.

Support Premium Product Standards – Support premium product standards, especially in markets for pearled or packaged food Lentil.

Gentle Buffing – ADDAMS Lentil polishers use Friction Polisher and Brush Polisher in a controlled chamber to gently buff the grain without damaging the core.

Equipment:

• LENTIL FRICTION POLISHER
• LENTIL BRUSH POLISHER

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Bagging and Packaging

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lentil Weighing and Packaging Scales in Lentil processing plants accurately weigh and dispense Lentil into bags or containers, ensuring consistent product quantity, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency.

Key functions of packaging scales in Lentil processing:

Accurate Weight Control – Accurate weight control ensures each package contains the correct amount of Lentil (e.g., 25 kg, 50 kg, etc.).

Improve Packaging Speed – Improve packaging speed and efficiency by automating the weighing and filling process.

Reduce Waste and Loss – Reduce product giveaway and material loss through precise measurement.

Maintain Product Consistency – Maintain product consistency – important for customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

Seamless Integration – Integrate with bagging and sealing systems for a seamless packaging line.

Manual to Fully Automatic Options – ADDAMS Packaging scales can be manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic, and are typically placed at the end of the processing line, right before storage or dispatch.

Equipment:

• SEMI-AUTOMATED BAGGING SCALES 5kg to 50 kg
• FULLY AUTOMATED BAGGING SCALES 5kg to 50 kg

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Big Bag Filling & Weighing Scales

Purpose: The ADDAMS Big Bag Filling & Weighing Scales in Lentil processing plants accurately weigh and fill large-capacity bags (e.g., 500 kg to 2,000 kg) with bulk Lentil, typically for industrial, wholesale, or export applications. These systems ensure efficient handling of high-volume products with minimal labor and high precision.

Key functions of ADDAMS Big Bag Filling & Weighing in Lentil processing:

Accurate Bulk Weighing – Accurate bulk weighing ensures each big bag contains the exact target weight of Lentil.

Efficient Bulk Packaging – Efficient bulk packaging reduces time and labor compared to handling many smaller bags.

Facilitate Storage and Transport – Big bags are easier to handle with forklifts or pallets in bulk logistics.

Reduce Packaging Waste – Compared to multiple small units, bulk packaging reduces material waste.

Support Large-Scale Sales or Exports – Support large-scale sales or exports, where Lentil is delivered in bulk to customers or processors.

Final Stage of Production Line – ADDAMS Big bag scales are used at the final stage of the production line and typically include weighing platforms, filling heads, dust control, and bag-holding mechanisms.

Equipment:

• FILLING & WEIGHING ON GROUND
• FILLING & WEIGHING ON LIFT

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Online Scales

Purpose: The ADDAMS Online scales in Lentil processing plants continuously monitor and control the flow of Lentil during processing by providing real-time weight measurements. These scales ensure accuracy in batching, blending, yield tracking, and process optimization without interrupting the production line.

Key functions of ADDAMS Online scales in Lentil processing:

Continuous Real-Time Weight Monitoring – Continuous, real-time weight monitoring for material moving on conveyors or through chutes.

Ensure Consistent Flow Rates – Ensure consistent flow rates for evenly feeding machines like dryers, cleaners, or polishers.

Track Yield and Losses – Track yield and losses by comparing input and output weights at different processing stages.

Enable Automatic Process Control – Enable automatic process control – systems can adjust flow or equipment settings based on live weight data.

Support Production Reporting and Traceability – Support production reporting and traceability, with accurate logs for quality assurance and audits.

Integrated into Production Lines – ADDAMS Online scales (also called in-line or dynamic scales) are typically integrated into belt conveyors, screw feeders, or pneumatic lines for seamless operation.

Equipment:

• HOPPER SCALE
• BELT SCALE

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil PALLETISER

Purpose: The ADDAMS Palletiser automates the stacking of filled bags or containers onto pallets in Lentil processing plants, improving efficiency, consistency, and safety in the final packaging and dispatch stage.

Key functions of the ADDAMS Palletiser in Lentil processing:

Automated Stacking – Automated stacking reduces manual labor and speeds up packaging.

Ensure Uniform Pallet Loads – Ensure uniform pallet loads – optimizing space for storage and transport.

Improve Workplace Safety – Improve workplace safety by minimizing heavy lifting and repetitive strain on workers.

Enhance Handling and Logistics – Neatly stacked pallets are easier to move with forklifts or pallet jacks.

Increase Throughput – Increase throughput – allowing continuous operation with minimal downtime in the final stage.

Types of Palletisers – ADDAMS Palletisers can be robotic, layer-forming, or gantry-type, typically used after bagging and sealing machines.

Equipment:

• BAG STACKER PALLETISER

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Indoor Silos

Purpose: The ADDAMS Indoor Silos in Lentil processing plants provide safe, controlled, and efficient storage of Lentil at various stages of processing—typically before or after cleaning, drying, or packaging.

Key functions of ADDAMS Indoor Silos in Lentil processing:

Buffer Storage – Maintain a steady flow between processing stages to avoid downtime.

Protect Grain from Weather and Pests – Store grain in a sealed, climate-controlled environment to protect it from weather and pests.

Enable Batch Separation – Store different grades, varieties, or processing lots separately.

Support Logistics and Automation – With integrated loading/unloading systems for efficient material handling.

Preserve Grain Quality – With options for aeration, temperature monitoring, and humidity control.

Fast and Hygienic Access – ADDAMS Indoor silos are usually made of steel or food-grade coated materials and are located within or adjacent to processing facilities for fast and hygienic access.

Equipment:

• CONVEYOR BOTTOM SILO
• STORAGE BINS

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Processing Plant Control & Automation

Purpose: The ADDAMS Plant Control & Automation; PLC, SCADA, and MES systems in Lentil processing plants automate, monitor, and optimize the entire production process, ensuring efficiency, quality control, traceability, and real-time decision-making.

ADDAMS PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)

Purpose: Controls individual machines or systems (like dryers, conveyors, cleaners) with precision and reliability.

Key Functions:

• Real-time control of motors, valves, sensors, etc.
• Responds quickly to operational changes or safety triggers.
• Ensures consistent machine operation and reduces downtime.

ADDAMS SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

Purpose: Provides centralized monitoring and control over all plant operations.

Key Functions:

• Visual dashboards of plant performance (temperatures, flow rates, etc.)
• Alarm management and troubleshooting.
• Remote control of processing equipment.
• Data logging for audits and quality assurance.

ADDAMS MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Purpose: Manages and optimizes production workflows, tracking, and reporting across the plant.

Key Functions:

• Tracks raw material to finished product (traceability).
• Monitors production efficiency and performance (OEE).
• Schedules batches and work orders.
• Connects production data with ERP systems.

ADDAMS Control & Automation systems

ADDAMS Control & Automation systems create a fully integrated smart factory, improving productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring high-quality Lentil processing.

Equipment:

• PLC & SCADA
• MES

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Processing Plant Seed & Air Flow Piping

Purpose: The ADDAMS Seed and Airflow piping in a Lentil processing plant efficiently and gently transports Lentil and removes impurities using controlled air movement and enclosed piping systems. This method helps maintain product integrity, reduce contamination, and automate material flow between machines.

Key Functions of ADDAMS Seed & Air Flow Piping:

Gentle Material Handling – Transports Lentil without damaging the kernels, preserving quality, especially for seed or food use.

Efficient Impurity Removal – Airflow piping systems help separate and carry away light materials like dust, husk, or chaff.

Reduce Cross-Contamination – Enclosed pipes prevent foreign matter from entering during grain transfer.

Improve Plant Hygiene – Closed systems reduce dust in the facility, supporting better air quality and cleanliness.

Enable Automation & Continuous Flow – Connects different processing machines (cleaners, separators, hullers) without manual intervention.

Save Space – Overhead or vertical piping optimizes the layout in compact facilities.

Versatile Systems – ADDAMS systems are typically used in aspiration, pneumatic conveying, and dust extraction processes, and are vital for modern, clean, and efficient Lentil processing lines.

Equipment:

• UNIVERSAL PIPING

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Processing Plant Aspiration Systems

Purpose: The ADDAMS Fans in a Lentil processing plant are used to remove light impurities, such as dust, husk, chaff, straw, or empty kernels, using a stream of controlled air, improving both product quality and equipment efficiency.

Key Functions of ADDAMS Aspiration in Lentil Processing:

Remove Lightweight Impurities – Separates non-grain material lighter than Lentil, especially after threshing or cleaning stages.

Enhance Product Purity – Delivers cleaner Lentil for food or seed use by reducing foreign material.

Improve Machine Performance – Prevents clogging and wear on downstream machines (like hullers, graders, and polishers).

Support Hygienic Processing – Reduces dust levels in the plant, improving worker safety and cleanliness.

Lower Risk of Mold or Spoilage – Removing organic residues helps control moisture and microbial growth.

Enable Energy-Efficient Cleaning – Air is used instead of mechanical sorting for specific impurities, and it is often integrated with pre-cleaners or de-stoners.

Multiple Application Points – ADDAMS FANs are typically applied at multiple points, such as post-intake, after shelling, and before final grading or packaging.

Equipment:

• CENTRIFUGAL FANS
• BLOWER FANS
• CYCLOFANS

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.

Lentil Processing Plant Air Filter Systems

Purpose: The ADDAMS air filters in a Lentil processing plant clean and purify the air used in various processes, ensuring dust control, equipment protection, and hygienic working conditions throughout the facility.

Key Functions of ADDAMS Air Filters in Lentil Processing:

Remove Dust and Airborne Particles – Captures fine-grain dust, husk debris, and contaminants from aspiration and pneumatic systems.

Improve Air Quality – Ensures a safer, healthier environment for workers by reducing respiratory hazards.

Protect Equipment – Prevents dust build-up in blowers, compressors, and electronic systems, reducing wear and maintenance needs.

Maintain Product Hygiene – Minimizes the risk of foreign particles settling on processed Lentil or entering packaging areas.

Support Compliance – Helps meet safety, environmental, and food-grade standards (such as OSHA, HACCP, or ISO).

Reduce Explosion Risk – Filtering dust from the air reduces the chance of dust-related fires or explosions, especially in enclosed systems.

Multiple Installation Points – ADDAMS Air filters are typically installed in aspiration systems, pneumatic conveyors, ventilation units, and dust collectors across the plant.

Equipment:

• BAG FILTERS
• PRESSURE BAG FILTERS
• CYCLONES

Industries:

• Lentil Food Processing lines.
• Lentil Feed Processing lines.
• Lentil Malt Processing lines.
• Lentil Seed Processing lines.