Bundle your milling, grinding, and sifting equipment into an entire system. Our skilled engineers have in-depth knowledge of the equipment required to properly operate your process from raw material feeding to the final product destination. Why struggle with sizing air movers, filter receivers, piping, and dealing with multiple suppliers when you can get it all from one source? Our controls integration is second to none in the industry, and Prater offers a single point of contact from initial consultation through installation and commissioning.
System Implementation and Management
- Not only does Prater provide grinding, milling, sifting, and metering units, we also have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to provide the auxiliary equipment to make it all work together, as one full system. We thoroughly understand what is needed to make our equipment function properly.
- Our in-house Process Controls Team can control it all to ensure your project is done on-time, accurately, and within budget.
- Prater offers complete project management services to assist you with all aspects of your needs. From complete equipment layout drawings to Gantt scheduling charts, our services are ready to fulfill your requirements.
System Design and Process Development
- Prater’s Testing and Tolling Facility is one of the largest in North America. Our extensive knowledge of processing various products from Ash to Zinc allows us to properly identify the requirements for your application.
- Our company has been serving various industries’ processing needs for well over 90 years. It is no wonder why we continue improving our equipment with technological advancements to effectively handle our current and future customers’ ongoing processing applications.
- When we test run your product, we can support our system calculations and identify the parameters ahead of time that are needed to operate your system correctly rather than guess or assume what is needed in the field.
Prater offers system solutions for the following industries:
- Food Processing
- Confectionery and Baking
- Food Ingredient and Spices
- Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals
- Specialty Chemicals and Coatings
- Plastic Extrusion and Compounding
- Building and Aggregate Materials
- Agricultural Processing
- Wood and Bio Products
- Minerals, Plastics, and Rubber
- Petrochemical
Examples of Prater Systems and Design Integration
- Case Study: Automated Conveying System and Grading System
- Case Study: Sugar Grinding & Conveying System Upgrade
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an integrated material processing system?
An integrated material processing system combines multiple pieces of equipment—such as mills, sifters, feeders, conveyors, and dust collection—into a coordinated production system designed to move raw materials through each processing stage efficiently.
What are the benefits of working with a single supplier for a processing system?
Working with a single supplier simplifies system design, equipment integration, and project management. A unified approach helps ensure compatibility between components, reduces engineering complexity, and provides a single point of accountability from system design through installation and commissioning.
What components are typically included in a bulk material processing system?
Complete systems typically include size reduction equipment, particle separation equipment, feeding and metering devices, pneumatic conveying systems, dust collection, and integrated process controls to ensure reliable operation across the entire production line.
How does system testing improve process performance?
Testing allows engineers to evaluate the material being processed and determine optimal operating parameters before installation. This process helps ensure accurate equipment sizing, predictable throughput, and reliable system performance in real production environments.
What industries use integrated particle processing systems?
Integrated processing systems are used across industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, plastics, agricultural products, and mineral processing, where powders and bulk solids must be milled, classified, conveyed, and handled efficiently.