Unlimited possibilities
We are not limited to our own apparatus and production lines. We have space and possibilities to rent machines and install them in our food grade pilot plant. Customers can also bring their own equipment with them. Special production lines are build up for each specific test production. Equipment is connected to utilities such as steam, air, ice water, high voltage electricity, nitrogen.
Projects with equipment manufacturers
In the Processing Center of NIZO food research, machine-builder GMF-Gouda has set up a complete drum-dryer line for the production of test batches. The facilities make it possible to produce food-grade product batches, conduct market tests and optimise the production process. The drum-dryer pilot plant is capable of drying a broad range of different foods, including baby food, milk products, starch and lactose. NIZO food researcher’s scientific back-up and facilities and GMF-Gouda’s knowledge of production mean that these products can be easily modified and improved.
Renting equipment for specific tests
When a customer needs certain processing equipment which is not available in our facility, NIZO has a large network of equipment manufacturers where we can rent a test unit.
For example; for removing undesired particles in a large volume of fluid product, a big decanter was rented with a capacity of 5000 L/h. This decanter was built in the existing process line via our flexible connections.
Also, for cutting and mashing of vegetables, a special machine was rented.
