On-machine seasoning

On Machine Seasoning System

KMG On Machine Seasoning System (OMS) offers producers flexibility where multiple outlets are fed with product and seasoned directly above the packaging machine. Each On Machine Seasoning System (OMS) is fully gravimetric and can be cleaned in less than 20 minutes whilst to other stations production is unaffected.

Features

  • Unique enhanced control of seasoning to full capability at low packing rates
  • Automatic adjustment of seasoning system to match packing rate
  • Automatic regulation of flow rate to minimise stop/start of drum.
  • Base product in-flight weight measurement, using KMG’s patented Flow Weigher, combined with Volumetric or Gravimetric (Loss-in-weight) seasoning application.
  • Seasoning applied by the KMG patented  PDU Feeder with its accurate delivery and leak free design
  • Choice of Siemens or Allen Bradley controls, with the option of system integration including Wonderware and SCADA.
  • Both dry and liquid seasoning can be incorporated in the same drum.

Accuracy and On Machine Seasoning Systems

Using the KMG patented Flow-Weigher, Powder Dosing unit and Loss in Weight, our OMS systems offer world class accuracy.

On Machine Seasoning System Machines

FlowWeigher™

FlowWeigher™

The KMG FlowWeigher™, a vibratory flow rate measuring system, is engineered to address precision and accuracy to ensure product quality and optimise manufacturing processes with ground-breaking technology. It stands out as the only system that integrates a load cell directly beneath the vibratory tray that holds the product. This patented innovation enables the real-time measurement of the flow rate of even very light materials with exceptional accuracy.
Powder Dosing Unit

Powder Dosing Unit

Our Patented Powder Dosing Unit comes with all the features that you would expect from KMG. Its designed to be robust, reliable, easy to use and hygienic. Suitable for a wide range of seasonings, the KMG Powder Dosing Unit is designed with customer product, process and expectations in mind. It works seamlessly with our Loss in Weight, patented FlowWeigher and Vacuum Lift system to form the backbone of our world class seasoning system.
Flavour Feed Vibratory Conveyor

Flavour Feed Vibratory Conveyor

The Flavour Feed Vibratory Conveyor, also known as the scarf feeder, is an extremely important component in the realm of snack food production. This unassuming yet indispensable machine plays a critical role in conveying seasoning or salt powder into the flavour drum, ensuring consistent and precise flavour application. This machine efficiently contributes to the production of perfectly seasoned snacks and it’s exactly what you need to make your snacks taste perfect.
Flavour Drum

Flavour Drum

Flavour- one crucial aspect of the complex world of snack food production. It’s no secret that the seasoning process is key to creating products that tantalise taste buds. From potato chips to extruded snacks and tortilla chips, the KMG seasoning flavour drums are engineered with a singular focus: to elevate product quality and consistency through precise seasoning.
Flavour Vacuum Lift (VLS)

Flavour Vacuum Lift (VLS)

In the world of snack food manufacturing, precision isn’t just an option; it’s an absolute necessity. One vital yet often missed component that ensures this precision is the Flavour Vacuum Lift (VLS) by KMG. This remarkable piece of machinery is designed to convey batches of powders efficiently and hygienically within ducting, making it a cornerstone of snack food production.
Air Filtration Unit (AFU)

Air Filtration Unit (AFU)

An often underestimated yet crucial component that plays a significant role in maintaining product quality and ensuring the well-being of employees is the Air Filtration Unit (AFU). Specifically engineered by KMG, the Air Filtration Unit (AFU) represents an indispensable dust containment system meticulously designed to operate seamlessly alongside a seasoning fill hopper or the KMG Vacuum Lift System (VLS) to ensure precision and hygiene.
Smart Seasoning Validation

Smart Seasoning Validation

In the food manufacturing industry, ensuring the safety and quality of products is paramount, especially when it comes to allergen risks. Smart seasoning validation is a cutting-edge solution designed to make it easy for operators to load the correct seasoning and prevent operators from inadvertently filling a seasoning hopper with the wrong seasoning, thereby minimising the potential for allergen cross-contamination.

KMG designed these features of smart seasoning validation, and fully recognise its crucial role in maintaining allergen control and safeguarding product integrity.

We design and prebuild in our UK facility

Manufacture, Assembly & Testing

Our custom-built, 10,000m2 modern production facility enables us to build your distribution and seasoning systems to the highest standards.

Pre-assembly Timelapse

Every KMG system is designed, manufactured, assembled and tested by us before dispatch and delivery to customers. We have a team of highly skilled fabricators, welders and fitters who take pride in the quality of their work.

We have a commitment of care to our workforce that ensures optimal health and safety practices and we embrace modern, efficient, and safe manufacturing methods.

Project engineers work closely with the production staff to ensure that your machines are built to the highest standards, within your agreed time-frame.

Depending on your requirements, pre-delivery inspections (PDI), software acceptance tests (SAT) and factory acceptance tests (FAT) can all be incorporated into the project timeline.

FAQs about On Machine Seasoning System

Does On machine seasoning provide uniform coverage?
Yes, the KMG on-machine seasoning system provides uniform coverage ensuring that your production runs to the ultimate efficiency
Can On machine seasoning be used for chips and snacks?
Yes, KMG on machine seasoning is ideal for chips, snacks and other friable product which requires seasoning. Our multi-pass technology ensures that your product is perfectly seasoned.
What is the benefit of On Machine seasoning compared to In Kitchen seasoning?
The benefit of on machine seasoning is that it allows small volumes to be seasoned to perfection. The KMG on machine seasoning system can handle up to 750kg of base product an hour. For higher volumes we would recommend In Kitchen seasoning.
Are On Machine seasoning systems easy to clean?
Yes, the KMG On Machine Seasoning systems is designed to be easy and quick to clean with change out components enabling seasoning changeovers in under 20 minutes
How do On Machine Seasoning systems ensure accuracy?
The KMG On Machine Seasoning System is fed on demand by KMG distribution systems, batches of product are converted into a continuous stream, the flow is automatically measured and seasoning proportioned onto the product. Our On Machine Seasoning system (OMS) provides unparalleled accuracy and reliability.
How do On Machine Seasoning systems ensure repeatability?
The KMG On Machine seasoning systems ensures repeatability with its combined use of the in-flight base product measurement using the KMG Flow-weigher, combined with the gravimetric (loss in weight) seasoning application. Its guaranteed to be a winning formula
Is On Machine Seasoning suitable for wet and dry seasoning
Yes! Both dry and liquid seasoning can be incorprated into the same On Machine Seasoning drum, expertly designed to suit your throughputs and application rates.
How does the KMG On Machine Seasoning System (OMS) benefit production lines?
The KMG On Machine Seasoning System (OMS) offers flexibility by seasoning the product directly above the packaging machine, with multiple outlets fed simultaneously. It is fully gravimetric, enabling accurate seasoning, and can be cleaned in under 20 minutes without halting production at other stations.
Can the KMG On Machine Seasoning System be customised to fit within existing facility layouts and space constraints?
Absolutely. We design our equipment to fit within your available space, considering facility layouts and integrating with existing machinery to optimise workflow.
What kind of maintenance support does KMG provide for On Machine Seasoning Systems?
We offer comprehensive after-sales support, including preventative maintenance programmes, training for your staff, and quick access to spare parts to ensure minimal downtime. While we can and do offer KMG service, we also like our customers to be able to maintain their own equipment. We design our OMS so that the maintenance is straightforward.
How does the KMG On Machine Seasoning (OMS) System handle variations in sizes of snacks?
Our On Machine Seasoning System is designed to accommodate natural variations in snack shape and texture, ensuring consistent and high quality seasoning without requiring frequent adjustments.

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