Lupins from Field to Food, Feed, Malt, and Seed

Lupins take a long and detailed journey before they reach 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 Lupins on store shelves, the main distinction comes down to Lupins processing. After harvest, Lupins undergo a series of processing stages that shape the final product.

LUPINS PROCESSING 

Lupins Intake

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins Intake aims to receive, inspect, and transfer raw Lupins 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 Lupins Intake Equipment:

Receiving – Lupins are 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.

Consistent Flow and Quality Control – Lupins 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:

• Lupins Food Processing Lines.
• Lupins Feed Processing Lines.
• Lupins Malt Processing Lines.
• Lupins Seed Processing Lines.

Lupins Pre-Cleaning

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins Pre-cleaners remove coarse, fine, and light impurities from raw Lupins 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 Lupins Pre-cleaning:

Eliminate Large Foreign Materials – Remove large foreign materials from Lupins, such as stones, sticks, leaves, and clumps.

Remove Fine and Light Impurities – Remove fine and light impurities from Lupins, like dust, sand, husks, and shriveled Lupins.

Reduce Wear and Tear on Downstream Machines – Prevent blockages or damage, improving the longevity of equipment.

Improve Airflow and Separation Efficiency – Improve airflow and separation efficiency in later Lupins processes like drying or color sorting.

Enhance Storage Stability – Storage stability is enhanced if Lupins are stored after intake.

Boost Overall Efficiency – By handling the bulk of unwanted material early, the pre-cleaner increases overall processing efficiency, protects equipment longevity, and supports consistent product quality.

Equipment:

• LUPINS PRE-CLEANERS FLAT SCREEN-ECCENTRIC
• LUPINS PRE-CLEANERS FLAT SCREEN-VIBROTARY
• LUPINS PRE-CLEANERS-ROTARY DRUM SCREEN
• LUPINS PRE-CLEANERS-OSCILLATING SCREEN

Industries:

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

Lupins Drying

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins drying process reduces the moisture content of freshly harvested Lupins 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 Lupins Drying:

Prevent Spoilage – Prevent spoilage by reducing moisture to levels that inhibit fungal and microbial activity.

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

Preserve Germination Quality – Preserving germination quality is critical for malting Lupins and needs precise moisture control to ensure healthy sprouting.

Reduce Weight and Transport Costs – Dried Lupins weigh less and are less prone to damage in transit.

Stabilize Grain Quality – Stabilize grain quality for consistent performance in downstream processing (e.g., milling or brewing).

Protect Value and Shelf Life – Drying protects the Lupins’ value, usability, and shelf life after harvest.

Equipment:

• RECIRCULATING BATCH TYPE DRYER

Industries:

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

Lupins Ferrous and Non-ferrous Separator

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins Ferrous and Non-ferrous separator in Lupins 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 Lupins:

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:

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

Industries:

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

LUPINS CLEANING

Lupins Screen Cleaning

Purpose: An air screen cleaner for Lupins 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 Lupins:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equipment:

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

Industries:

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

Lupins Seed Grading

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins grading is to classify Lupins 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 Lupins Grading:

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

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

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

Maximize Value – Higher-grade Lupins often command better prices in food and brewing markets.

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

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

Equipment:

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

Industries:

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

Lupins Stone Separation

Purpose: The Addams Lupins 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 Lupins De-stoning:

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

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

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 Lupins 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:

• LUPINS DE-STONERS

Industries:

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

Lupins Gravity Separation

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins Gravity Separator separates Lupins 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 Lupins Processing:

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

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

Improve Lupins Quality – Improve Lupins quality by ensuring only dense, healthy Lupins proceed to final processing.

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

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

Efficient Density Sorting – Gravity separators use a combination of vibration, airflow, and sloped decks to sort the Lupins by density with high precision.

Equipment:

• LUPINS GRAVITY SEPARATORS

Industries:

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

Lupins Length Separation

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins length separator is to separate Lupins 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 Lupins Length Separator:

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

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

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

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

Support Seed Grading – Support Lupins 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:

• LUPINS INDENTED CYLINDER SEPARATOR

Industries:

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

Lupins Color Sorting

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins Color Sorter separates, removes discolored, defective, or foreign grains from the bulk Lupins 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 Lupins Color Sorting:

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

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

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

Enhance Processing Efficiency – Enhance the processing efficiency of Lupins 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:

• LUPINS COLOR SORTER SEPARATOR-FREE FALL

Industries:

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

Lupins Aspiration Chamber

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

Key functions of an ADDAMS Lupins Aspiration Chamber:

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

Enhance Purity – Enhance Lupins purity by ensuring only denser, usable Lupins 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 Lupins.

Equipment:

• LUPINS ASPIRATION CHAMBER

Industries:

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

Lupins Spiral Separator

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins Spiral Separator separates round particles (like Lupins 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 Lupins Spiral Separator:

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

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

Enhance Processing Consistency – Enhance processing consistency by ensuring only properly shaped Lupins 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.

Efficient Separation – 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:

• LUPINS SPIRAL SEPARATOR

Industries:

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

LUPINS PROCESSING 

Lupins Abrasive Hullers

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

Key functions of ADDAMS Lupins Abrasive Hullers:

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

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

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

Enhance Appearance – Enhance Lupins’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 Lupins hull.

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

Equipment:

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

Industries:

• Lupins Food Processing lines.
• Lupins Feed Processing lines.
• Lupins Malt Processing lines.

Lupins Milling

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

Key objectives of the ADDAMS Lupins Milling equipment:

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

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

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

Enhance Appearance and Shelf Life – Enhance Lupins’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:

• LUPINS HAMMER MILL
• LUPINS PIN MILL
• LUPINS STONE MILL

Industries:

• Lupins Food Processing lines.
• Lupins Feed Processing lines.

Lupins Conveyors

Purpose: The ADDAMS Lupins Conveyor equipment is used in Lupins Processing Plants for efficiently and safely transporting Lupins 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 Lupins processing:

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

Reduce Manual Labor – Automating 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 Lupins processing operation.

Equipment:

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

Industries:

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

LUPINS SEED PROCESSING 

Lupins Seed Treaters

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

Key functions of an ADDAMS Lupins Seed Treater:

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

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

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

Provide 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 Mixing – ADDAMS Lupins 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:

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

Industries:

• Lupins Seed Processing lines.

LUPINS PROCESSING 

Lupins Polisher

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

Key functions of the ADDAMS Lupins Polisher:

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

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

Refine Texture for Cooking – Refine texture for cooking of Lupins – Polished Lupins have a better mouthfeel and cook more evenly.

Improve Shelf Life – Improve the shelf life of Lupins 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 Lupins.

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

Equipment:

• LUPINS FRICTION POLISHER
• LUPINS BRUSH POLISHER

Industries:

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

Lupins Bagging and Packaging

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

Key functions of packaging scales in Lupins processing:

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

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

Reduce Product Giveaway and Material 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:

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

Lupins Big Bag Filling & Weighing Scales

Purpose: The ADDAMS Big Bag Filling & Weighing Scales in Lupins processing plants accurately weigh and fill large-capacity bags (e.g., 500 kg to 2,000 kg) with bulk Lupins, 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 Lupins processing:

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

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 Lupins 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:

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

Lupins Online Scales

Purpose: The ADDAMS online scales in Lupins processing plants continuously monitor and control the flow of Lupins 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 Lupins 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 – 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.

Seamless Operation – 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:

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

Lupins PALLETISER

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

Key functions of the ADDAMS Palletiser in Lupins 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:

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

Lupins Indoor Silos

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

Key functions of ADDAMS Indoor silos in Lupins 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.

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:

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

Lupins Processing Plant Control & Automation

Purpose: The ADDAMS Plant Control & Automation; PLC, SCADA, and MES systems in Lupins processing plants are designed to 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 Lupins processing.

Equipment:

• PLC & SCADA
• MES

Industries:

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

Lupins Processing Plant Seed & Air Flow Piping

Purpose: The ADDAMS Seed and Airflow piping in a Lupins processing plant efficiently and gently transports Lupins 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 Lupins 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.

Vital for Modern Processing – ADDAMS systems are typically used in aspiration, pneumatic conveying, and dust extraction processes, and are vital for modern, clean, and efficient Lupins processing lines.

Equipment:

• UNIVERSAL PIPING

Industries:

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

Lupins Processing Plant Aspiration Systems

Purpose: The ADDAMS Fans in a Lupins 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 Lupins Processing:

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

Enhance Product Purity – Delivers cleaner Lupins 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.

Versatile Application – 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:

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

Lupins Processing Plant Air Filter Systems

Purpose: The ADDAMS air filters in a Lupins processing plant are used to 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 Lupins 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 Lupins 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.

Application 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:

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