Prater has been the top choice for dry, bulk material processing equipment throughout the agricultural industry for over 90 years. Our processing equipment is designed specifically for the agricultural industry and is ideal for grinding, milling, sifting, feeding, and batching. Many customers throughout the world rely on our machinery to facilitate the easy, efficient processing of materials.
Grain Processing Equipment
Some of our most popular processing equipment includes fine grinders, hammer mills and rotary airlocks for processing materials such as wheat, grain, corn, oats, barley, sugar cane, maize, fertilizer, fibers, plants, raw materials, and biomass.
In addition to simply being effective, our agricultural processing equipment is engineered to be durable, reliable, and last for many years. With decades of experience servicing this industry, Prater understands the need for high-capacity, tough, self-cleaning agricultural machinery that is both low maintenance and economical. Our innovative designs offer state-of-the-art functionality built from the advanced technology that we incorporate into our machinery for proven convenience and efficiency. Our agricultural processing equipment and systems are developed for the following:
- Particle Size Reduction
- Feeding/Metering/Rotary Airlocks
- System Design and Integration
- Classification and Separation
- Toll Processing
We offer a wide range of customizable machinery to meet the needs of these solutions, such as:
- Hammer Mills
- Rotary Airlocks, Rotary Valves and Rotary Feeders
- Rotary Sifters, Rotary Sieves and Centrifugal Sifters
- Air Classifying Mills
- Lump Breakers, Flake/Cake Breakers and Lump Crushers
- Fine Grinders
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of agricultural materials are processed with bulk material equipment?
Agricultural processors commonly handle materials such as wheat, corn, oats, barley, maize, sugar cane, plant fibers, biomass, and fertilizers. These materials often require grinding, milling, screening, or controlled feeding before they are used in food production, animal feed, or industrial applications.
Why is particle size reduction important in agricultural processing?
Particle size reduction improves product consistency and processing efficiency. For example, grinding grains into uniform particle sizes helps optimize feed digestibility, improve mixing performance, and support downstream processing such as pelletizing or packaging.
What equipment is commonly used in agricultural grain processing?
Agricultural facilities typically rely on equipment such as hammer mills, fine grinders, rotary sifters, air classifiers, lump breakers, and rotary airlock feeders to perform functions like milling, separation, and controlled material transfer.
How do processing systems support large-scale agricultural production?
Integrated systems combine size reduction, screening, feeding, and material handling equipment to maintain consistent throughput and product quality across large-scale grain or biomass processing operations.
Can agricultural processing equipment handle emerging crops such as hemp or specialty grains?
Yes. Many modern processing systems are designed to handle both traditional crops and newer agricultural products such as hemp, quinoa, amaranth, and other specialty grains that require milling, separation, or particle size control during processing.