Corn Flaking Machine & Mill for Steam-Flaked Corn

The Bellaex corn flaking machine produces uniform, low-fines steam-flaked corn for cattle feed, dairy rations, and feed-mill lines. The FC Series spans 13 models from 30 to 350 TPD (1–15 TPH), built around centrifugally cast, chill-hardened high-Ni-Cr-Mo alloy rolls, a rigid base, and square bearing housings that help hold roll alignment for consistent flaking, shift after shift. Bellaex has shipped flaking equipment to feed producers in 50+ countries.

At a glance

• Capacity: 13 models, 30–350 TPD (1–15 TPH)
• Grains: corn, plus barley, oats, soybeans, black beans, green peas
• Hydraulic roll-gap control for in-operation thickness adjustment (select models)
• Centrifugally cast high-Ni-Cr-Mo alloy rolls; SS304 product-contact surfaces
• Based on a patented in-mill metal-removal design; PLC hydraulic pumping station

Applications: livestock feed production (beef and dairy cattle), integrated feed-mill lines, ranch HIO farm-flaking packages, and pre-pelleting / TMR plants.

Materials: corn, plus barley, oats, soybeans, black beans, and green peas — confirm recipe and target thickness per grain.

Suitable for: operations that need uniform, low-fines flakes at a steady throughput and want in-operation thickness control. For grains other than corn, settings and target thickness are confirmed per recipe.

In a steam-flaked corn line the flaking mill sits after cleaning, tempering, and steaming: conditioned corn enters the roll gap and is pressed into uniform flakes, which then move on to cooling, storage, TMR mixing, or pelleting. It can run as a standalone machine in an existing feed line, or as the core of a complete steam-flaked corn production line.

Matching a model starts with your throughput target and how it fits the rest of your line. Send us these and our engineers will recommend a configuration:

• Target capacity (TPD or TPH)
• Daily running hours (8 / 16 / 24 h)
• Grain(s) and moisture
• Target flake thickness or bulk density
• Project type — new line / retrofit / ranch self-use / continuous feed mill
• Upstream & downstream — steaming, conveying, cooling, drying, storage

Flake thickness 1.2–2.0 mm (adjustable); roll hardness HS 65–72 (FC4 series) / HS 75±3 (FC6 / FC7 / FC8 series); alloy layer 20–40 mm (FC4 20–25 / FC6 25–30 / FC7 30–35 / FC8 30–40); centrifugally cast high-Ni-Cr-Mo alloy rolls with uniform hard layer and end baffles; 380V / 50Hz; SEW feeding reducer; SKF bearings; PLC hydraulic pumping station; SS304 product-contact surfaces. Optional IRLE ORT / Yenar rolls.

• Enclosed stainless-contact housing (SS304)
• Square bearing blocks
• Adjustable gap (hydraulic, select models)
• Permanent magnet (tramp-metal protection)
• Scraper system
• PLC hydraulic pumping station
• Energy-saving motors (380V / 50Hz)
• Safety guarding
• Steam exhaust path

• 10,000-gauss high-intensity magnet upgrade
• Premium imported rolls (IRLE ORT / Yenar)

The Bellaex corn flaking mill features precision hydraulic gap control, enabling roll-gap adjustment during operation with PLC-based manual and automatic modes (select models). The micro-adjust mechanism is based on a patented design (Chinese Utility Model ZL 2011 2 0467883.9).

Core Advantages

• On-line thickness tuning — adjust flake gap without stopping to help keep throughput steady.
• Repeatable quality — hydraulics help hold roll parallelism and minimize thickness drift across shifts.
• Faster changeovers — switch recipes with fine, dial-in control instead of full stops.
• Lower energy and wear — accumulator-based, intermittent pump logic helps cut run time and heat.
• Safer, simpler operation — manual/auto modes with PLC interlocks and clear readouts.

The Bellaex corn flaking mill uses an SEW-driven feed roll to support flake uniformity and a stable feed bed.

Core Advantages

• Even, continuous feed — builds a stable bed into the nip, helping reduce surges and gaps.
• Uniform flakes, fewer fines — consistent presentation across the roll face supports thickness repeatability.
• Fast capacity tuning — VFD speed control and a hydraulic gate let you match throughput without stopping.
• Handles recipe changes — groove geometry and gate opening adapt to grain type and moisture.

The Bellaex flaking mill is engineered with particular attention to roll protection, with a metal-guard system that captures tramp metal before the nip. The design is based on a patented in-mill metal-removal device (Chinese Utility Model ZL 2007 2 0016151.1).

Core Advantages

• Helps prevent costly roll damage — captures screws and iron before the nip to help avoid chips and crashes.
• More uptime, fewer emergencies — helps reduce unplanned stops and weekend rebuilds.
• Consistent, low-fines output — protects roll surface and parallelism for uniform flakes.
• Configurable — standard permanent magnet, with an optional 10,000-gauss high-intensity upgrade.

The Bellaex flaking mill uses a hygienic, safety-focused design built around SS304 product-contact surfaces, helping maintain stable operation under demanding conditions while reducing downtime and rework.

Core Advantages

• Hygienic by design — a fully enclosed housing with SS304 product-contact surfaces helps preserve feed quality and speeds cleaning.
• Stands up to washdowns — SS304 product-contact surfaces and the enclosed housing withstand steam and washdowns, helping reduce rust-related downtime.
• Consistent flake quality — a rigid base and square bearing blocks help maintain roll alignment for uniform thickness and fewer fines.
• Fast maintenance — large access doors and a service-friendly layout speed roll changes and inspections.
• Cleaner, safer plant — High-grade sealing retains steam and dust, improving air quality and protecting adjacent equipment.
• Consistent flake quality — A rigid base and square bearing blocks maintain precise roll alignment for uniform thickness and minimal fines.
• High uptime, lower cost per ton — Robust mechanics and wear-resistant components cut unplanned stoppages and rework.
• Fast maintenance — Large access doors and a service-friendly layout speed roll changes and routine inspections.

Bellaex flaking mills run in steam-flaked corn lines across 50+ countries. Recent installations include:

• Chengkai Group — 240 TPD (10 TPH) steam-flaked corn line, China (2024)
• Honghao Modern Dairy — 240 TPD (10 TPH) steam-flaked corn line, China (2023)
• Hulunbuir Xin Dalu — 480 TPD (20 TPH) steam-flaked corn line, Inner Mongolia, China (2026)
• Ningxia State Farm — 240 TPD (10 TPH) steam-flaked corn line, China (2025)

Yes. On select models, hydraulic roll-gap control lets you micro-adjust thickness without stopping.

Corn, plus barley, oats, soybeans, black beans, and green peas; confirm recipe and target thickness per grain.

13 models from 30 TPD (FC4060F) to 350 TPD (FC8210SF), i.e. 1–15 TPH.

Manufactured in an ISO 9001 / ISO 14001-certified plant (scope covers feed corn flaker). A CE Declaration of Conformity (2006/42/EC Machinery; 2014/30/EU EMC) is available, with third-party technical-file verification by EUTEST (Verification No. TD14282301); CE documentation covers select FC models and is confirmed per order.

Standard high-Ni-Cr-Mo alloy rolls (HS 65–72 on FC4, HS 75±3 on FC6–FC8); optional IRLE ORT or Yenar rolls.

Yes; flaking equipment shipped to feed producers in 50+ countries; confirm scope (delivery / installation / commissioning) per order.

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Tell us your requirements and our engineers will recommend a model and configuration. Please include:

• Material(s) and moisture
• Target capacity (TPD / TPH)
• Daily running hours
• Finished-product use (feedlot / dairy / feed mill / TMR)
• Existing building / space
• Steam, power, and water available
• New line or retrofit
• Target country and project timeline

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