Slurry Unit
In the manufacturing process of extruded snacks, achieving deep flavour absorption can be essential to creating a product that delights consumers’ taste buds. One effective method to ensure optimal seasoning is through the use of slurry systems. By combining oil and dry seasoning in a pre-mix and pumping it into the flavour drum, slurry systems deliver consistent and controlled flavour distribution, resulting in a truly satisfying snacking experience.
Features
- Single or twin tank.
- Various tank sizes options.
- Heated tanks.
- Optional access platforms.
- Full stainless steel construction.
- Fully manual to fully automatic process.
- Volumetric or gravimetric signal-controlled set point.
- Standalone or system integrated.
- Infeed and discharge using the KMG Vibratory conveyor
- Tank Options: Slurry systems offer inline, single or twin tank configurations, providing flexibility to meet the specific requirements of snack production lines. Various tank sizes are available, enabling manufacturers to choose the capacity that best suits their needs.
- Heated Tanks: To maintain the desired consistency of the slurry mixture, slurry systems may include heated tanks. The heating feature ensures that the oil and seasoning blend remains at the ideal temperature for seamless application onto the snacks.
- Optional Access Platforms: Slurry systems can be equipped with optional access platforms, allowing operators easy access to the tanks for maintenance, cleaning, and ingredient refilling. These platforms enhance operational convenience and efficiency.
- Full Stainless Steel Construction: The construction of Slurry systems is built entirely from stainless steel, ensuring durability, resistance to corrosion, and easy cleaning. This feature supports compliance with industry standards and facilitates hygienic operation.
- Process Flexibility: Slurry systems can be operated in a fully manual mode or fully automatic mode, providing manufacturers with the choice of process control that best suits their production requirements. This adaptability allows for seamless integration into existing snack manufacturing lines.
- Signal-controlled Set Point: Slurry systems offer the convenience of volumetric or gravimetric signal-controlled set points. By integrating with the KMG Flow Weigher, manufacturers can achieve precise and consistent seasoning applications based on weight signals, ensuring accurate flavour distribution.
Slurry Lance
The KMG slurry lance is sleek and easy to clean with a highly consistent spray pattern. Comprising only 3 components, the nozzle is a triumph of engineering design, being hygienic, easy to assemble and highly accurate in use.

FAQs about Slurry Unit
What is a slurry system used for in snack seasoning?
KMG’s Slurry Systems mix oil and dry seasoning into a pre-mix, which is then pumped into the flavour drum via a lance and spray nozzles. This approach is especially effective for extruded snacks, offering consistent, deep flavour application where traditional separate oil and dry seasoning systems may not be suitable.
What design configurations are available?
KMG’s slurry systems can be configured with either inline or twin tanks, depending on the production requirements. Various tank sizes are available, along with optional heated tanks and access platforms to aid maintenance and sanitation.
How does the slurry dosing control work?
KMG offers both volumetric and gravimetric control options. For gravimetric control, the system can incorporate a FlowWeigher™, enabling the accurate and consistent dosing of slurry based on the weight of the product being seasoned.
What materials and build options ensure hygiene and flexibility?
All components of the KMG slurry system are made from stainless steel to ensure durability and compliance with food safety standards. Systems can be manually operated or fully automated, depending on the required level of control and throughput.
How does slurry application enhance snack quality compared to traditional methods?
By pre-mixing oil and seasoning before application, slurry systems deliver deeper coating consistency and greater seasoning penetration. This method reduces waste and ensures more uniform seasoning coverage, particularly on extruded snack products.
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