Gough - Flour Sieve

Applications & Use Cases

• Separating flour from foreign materials and lumps prior to baking or further processing.
• Grading different particle sizes of flour for specific product requirements.
• Ensuring consistent flour quality and texture in bakeries and food manufacturing.
• Removing impurities from other powdered food ingredients like sugar or spices.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Varies significantly by model and screen size, but for this class of equipment, throughput can range from hundreds of kilograms to several tonnes per hour.

Power supply

This unit is three-phase; commonly found on industrial sieves for consistent power delivery.

Construction material

All stainless steel construction, which is standard for food processing equipment to meet hygiene regulations and ensure durability.

Screen options

Units of this type typically offer a choice of screen mesh sizes to suit various flour types and desired particle separation.

Footprint

Industrial flour sieves can range from compact standalone units to larger integrated systems, requiring adequate floor space and headroom for operation and maintenance.

Maintenance requirements

Regular cleaning of screens and contact parts is essential. Bearings and motor may require periodic inspection and lubrication.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary benefit of using a flour sieve?

  A flour sieve ensures product purity by removing foreign objects, lumps, and oversized particles, leading to a more consistent and higher-quality end product.

• How do I choose the correct screen size?

• Is this type of equipment easy to clean?

• What are the typical safety features on a flour sieve?

• Can this sieve be used for other powdered ingredients?