The Bühler Automatic Mill MLU 202 is a laboratory-scale flour mill designed for testing wheat and other grains to evaluate their milling properties and flour quality. Here’s an overview of its key features and functions:
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Key Features:
1. Purpose:
– Used for small-scale milling (typically 200–300g samples) to simulate industrial milling processes.
– Helps assess flour yield, ash content, color, and other quality parameters.
2. Design & Operation:
– Fully automatic: Programmable settings for consistent, repeatable results.
– Two-roll system: Breaks the grain into fractions (flour, bran, middlings).
– Adjustable settings: Gap between rolls and feed rate can be modified for different grain types.
3. Output Analysis:
– Produces flour similar to commercial mills, allowing lab technicians to predict large-scale performance.
– Often paired with additional lab equipment (e.g., sieves, ash testers, farinographs) for comprehensive analysis.
4. Applications:
– Wheat quality testing for bakeries, mills, and research institutions.
– Breeding programs to evaluate new grain varieties.
Technical Specifications (Typical):
– Sample size: ~200–300g wheat.
– Roller dimensions: ~200 mm length (varies by model).
– Power supply: Electric (standard lab voltage).
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Maintenance & Calibration:
– Regular cleaning to prevent cross-contamination between samples.
– Rollers may need occasional realignment or replacement due to wear.
Alternatives & Upgrades:
– Bühler also offers other lab mills like the MLU 202 Plus with enhanced automation or the larger MLU 302.
– Competitors include Chopin Lab Mill, Perten Laboratory Mill, or Foss Knifetec.
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