Mobile Mill Systems - Sponsored Whitepaper

Martin Thomson, Sales Director at Kek-Gardner Ltd discusses the practical benefi of a mobile milling system

What are the advantages of a mobile system? Regardless of which industry you may be in, with resources stretched and a potential downturn in customer dema anything that will improve the flexibility of a production facility is welcome. Many traditional mill systems are dedica a single process line. However, a mobile, integrated milling system that can be relocated easily and be interchang quickly between products can provide a cost effective solution.

Mobile systems can range from very simple portable units to quite complex integrated processing systems but the have similar inherent advantages and often tend to be more “space efficient” than traditional methods. The very fa the system can be mobile means that it is easier to move and re-site. That flexibility opens up a whole host of opportunities for the user. This could range from re-siting the mill system to accommodate a peak in demand on line or simply to transfer to a dedicated cleaning area which, in turn reduces the onboard CIP requirement.

Apart from the obvious process advantages identified above, there can be additional project control benefits also. These can be broadly defined as follows:

Clearer definition of “scope of supply” and system end points. Minimise potential “interface issues” with other supplier's equipment. Improved control over manufacturing schedule & quality, with all integration and testing done on suppliers factory floor prior to despatch. Full system CE marking prior to despatch. Quicker, more complete FAT's.