Hammer Mill

Vertica

DFZK / DFAV/ DFCO

Vertica, the trend-setting concept.
Easy to operate and efficient.

No aspiration
needed
for grinding

Explosion protection
by negative pressure

No moisture loss

DFZK-2 in service in a feed mill.

Application
The Vertica is primarily applied in the feed manufacturing
industry for post- and pre-grinding operations. However,
it is also suited to size reduction applications in the flour
milling, oil milling, and food processing industries as well
as in other production industries.
The built-in air recycling fan generates the necessary air
stream for the gravity separator.
Sanitation
The grinding chamber is very easy to access and allows
fast checking and cleaning.

Short production change times High operating reliability

The easy access to the machine and its easy sieve and
hammer changes minimize downtimes. Rotor braking
using the counter-current principle stops the rotor within
a short time.
Low maintenance requirement
The use of high-grade materials and the optimized
grinding chamber design reduce the maintenance require-
ment and wear. Integrated wear parts are fastened by
bolts and are easy to exchange. The material is fed to the
machine by a roller feeder with integrated gravity separ-
ator and ferrous matter separator to protect the machine.
The new vertical rotor mill complies with all the current
safety standards. All hazardous operations are provided
with multiple protection. All safety functions are hardwired
in the control cabinet of the hammer mill.
The optimized grinding action reduces the noise of the
machine to a low level of max. 83 dB(A).
The load-governed DFCO throughput controller allows the
required motor loading to be selected. Suitable for Atex
Zone 22.

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High efficiency.
Low maintenance.

DFAV feeder.
DFAV feeder with built-in gravity separator and magnet.

Lowering of the outlet hopper

provides optimal access to the grinding chamber.

Hammer mill with safety cabinet.

Easy-to-use local operator terminal.

Limits of application Options

As a rule, materials suitable for grinding include those In addition to the basic equipment, the following options
with the following characteristics: are available:
– Max. particle size: 60 mm (edge length) – Main motor with two speeds
– Bulk density: 0.2 to 0.8 kg/dm3 – Rotor speed control by frequency converter
– Material moisture content: up to 15% H2O – Soft starter
– Material temperature: max. 40 °C – Grinding chamber temperature monitor
– Vibration detector
– Two-way diverter for DFZK-2
– Rotor removal and installation device

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Compact controller.
Efficient and reliable.

Control cabinet
with controller DFCO.

Control Basic functions

The DFCO hammer mill controller controls the entire – Dimensions 850 x 650 x 300 mm (height x width x depth)
grinding process. In addition to the main functions such – Controlling of the motor load to the given set point
as starting and stopping all motors, it also monitors all the – Controlling of the feeder DFAV (drum speed and
necessary safety functions. segment gate settings)
The mill throughput is automatically controlled on the – Monitoring and controlling of the elements
basis of the motor loading during grinding in conjunction at the feeder DFAV:
with the DFAV roll feeder. An optimized starting program • Empty level on the feed hopper
enables the mill to reach the required nominal loading • Full level DFAV
within a short time. Interfaces for operation, display, and • Door for the magnet
process control are provided. • Heavy particle release flap
As a variant, the DFCO controller is also available as a • Circulation fan
pure throughput control device, without any other control – Controlling of cone movement of the hammer mill
functions. – Changing of main motor direction, depending on
operating hours
– Start and stop of all motors
– Brake function of main motor
– Stopping of main motor after prolonging idle run
– Generating of alarms
– Monitoring of mill housing temperature (option)
– Monitoring of mill vibrations (option)
– Communication with plant control system (option)
– Controlling of automatic flap box
(option only for DFZK-2)

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 Vertica, compact design.
Dimensions and weights.

752.5
575 540
320

1200
750

max. 2580
max. 2580
2500

2500
1505
1490 2995

Technical data

Model Approx. weights Volume

in kg of seaworthy
net gross seaworthy packing

DFZK-1 1640 – 2220 2650 2950 13.30

DFZK-2 3190 – 4550 4790 5930 23.60

Technical data
• Motors from 55 to 110 kW
• Speed 1500 rpm or 1500/1000 rpm at 50 Hz
• Speed 1800 rpm or 1800/1200 rpm at 60 Hz
• Screen area 70 dm2
• Clear screen area approx. 50%
• Screen perforations Ø of 2 to 8 mm
• Weight exclusive of motor:
– DFZK-1: 1300 kg
– DFZK-2: 2600 kg

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Bühler AG
CH-9240 Uzwil, Switzerland
T + 41 71 955 11 11
F + 41 71 955 28 96
www.buhlergroup.com