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Animal raw material, protein

Leading solutions for handling animal raw materials

Recovering nature's resources with innovative separation solutions

The world’s population is growing fast, and new methods are needed in order to continue to be able to feed people and animals alike. What is more, consumers’ buying preferences are changing, too: They are more conscientious in fulfilling their daily needs but are also aware of the impact this has on nature’s resources.

Sustainable and innovative processes

It is no secret that substantial parts of the animals we consume are discarded because they are not edible (e.g. skin or bones). But fortunately, sustainable ways of processing these parts are rapidly increasing and helping to ensure that a growing number of nature’s resources can be recovered and returned to the food and feed chain in the form of useful ingredients, such as protein, peptides, gelatin, collagen, fats or minerals. Like food manufacturers, ANDRITZ is also adjusting to consumers’ demands for natural, pure and allergen-free nutrients and has, therefore, developed new ways to secure nature’s gifts, with innovative process solutions that turn animal raw materials into sustainable food, feed and fuel ingredients.

Animal raw material, protein

How can technology create new revenue from animal byproducts?

A partner that broadens your perspective and uncovers opportunities

In the ANDRITZ global pilot plants, new ways are determined of handling raw materials of animal origin, such as skin, bones, blood, feathers, but also insects, e.g. black soldier flies, and marine by-products. Tests are conducted by experienced staff to assist manufacturers in their quest for the right equipment in their efforts to optimize the digestibility of products and thus ensure, for instance, proper conversion of feed to meat/muscle. Whether you are a globally operating company or a small start-up, our experienced personnel is at your disposal to support and guide you and also make sure that you find the right process for your specific application.

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Key application areas

Whether you’re producing animal-based protein, gelatin, peptides, collagen, fats and minerals, or protein from black soldier flies, we have the in-depth process knowledge and a range of technologies to help make your operation successful.

The right solution for your separation challenge

Process know-how and broad portfolio

ANDRITZ specialists have obtained extensive knowledge on dewatering and drying of animal raw material from multiple projects at different (multi-national) manufacturers’ production plants. They know that each type of raw material, whether it is skin, bones, blood, chicken by-products, fish, or otherwise, requires a different production method. With an endless number of installations worldwide, ANDRITZ has a proven track record of excellent results with top-quality end products.

With our current portfolio, we are able to meet the requirements for better quality, hygiene and viscosity as well as efficient manufacturing with low energy consumption.

This portfolio covers everything from decanters, peeler centrifuges, filter presses, screw presses, contact drum dryers, paddle dryers, ring dryers, spray dryers, and evaporators. We also offer a range of pumps for different steps in the production process.

Explore our filtration and mechanical separation solutions

Peeler centrifuge HZ 125/3.2

Horizontal peeler centrifuge

- High-performance starch dewatering

- Energy-efficient operation with low energy consumption

- Reliable and hygienic

Adjustable skimmer on decanter centrifuge F

Decanter centrifuge F

- Key role in dewatering

- Efficient starch concentration

ANDRITZ Filter press

Filter presses

- Hygienic and food-grade design

- High product yield and purity

- Flexible, automated solutions

C-Press screw press for efficient sludge dewatering

Screw press

- Gluten and fiber dewatering

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Dynamic crossflow filters

- Maximum yield from challenging products

- Superior product quality

- Lower operating costs and energy consumption

Explore our drying and evaporation solutions

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Drum dryers

- Protect product quality with gentle drying

- Reduce energy costs through efficient operation

- Ensure reliable and hygienic production

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Spray dryers

- Ensure consistent powder quality across applications

- Lower energy consumption for more efficient drying

- Reduce maintenance with oil-free atomizer technology

Pilot spray dryer

Small-scale spray dryers

- Speed up scale-up from lab to production

- Easy plug-and-play installation.

- Flexible testing and development.

Dedert ring dryer

Ring dryers

- Gentle, uniform drying process

- Rapid drying time and precise control

- Energy efficient with compact design

ANDRITZ fluid bed dryer

Fluid bed dryers

- Rapid and uniform drying

- Gentle handling

- Energy efficiency

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Paddle dryers

- Dextrinization in a continuous process

- Uniform product quality

- Excellent control of the retention time and temperature

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Falling film evaporators

- Short residence time

- Handles higher viscosities and suspended solids

- Low energy consumption

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Forced circulation evaporators

- Reduces precipitation, scaling, and fouling

- Handles higher viscosities and allows higher concentrations

- Suitable for challenging slurries and fouling‑prone liquids

Service

With over 150 years of experience in industrial processes, we support our customers with proven lifecycle services and tailored automation and digital solutions – ensuring stable operations, optimized performance, and long-term value creation.

Global service, local support

- Comprehensive service solutions

- End-to-end support

- Global expertise at your fingertips

Service agreements

- Reliable operations through worldwide support

Automation and digitalization

With our advanced technologies, comprehensive services, and smart automation and digitalization solutions, we deliver peace of mind today and lasting success for tomorrow – efficiently, responsibly, and with measurable impact.

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addIQ control systems

- Optimize operations

- Data-driven insights

- Global expertise, local support

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ARGOS

- AI-based optical measurements

- Saving resources

- Increased plant reliability

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ANDRITZ global service offerings for separation equipment

Your full-service provider

A world of service - benefit from our global service offerings
ANDRITZ global service offerings for separation equipment

Your full-service provider

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Metris addIQ control systems

Intelligence for machine and process control

Metris addIQ control systems

Intelligence for machine and process control

PDF: 637 KB
Proven design and competitive solutions

Dedert dryers

Proven design and competitive solutions

Dedert dryers

PDF: 1.1 MB
Evaporators

Proven design and competitive solutions

Evaporators - Proven design and competitive solutions
Evaporators

Proven design and competitive solutions

PDF: 1 MB
ANDRITZ Dedert small-scale spray dryers

Scalable solution for R&D and process validation

ANDRITZ Dedert small-scale spray dryers
ANDRITZ Dedert small-scale spray dryers

Scalable solution for R&D and process validation

PDF: 1.6 MB
ANDRITZ Gouda drum dryer
ANDRITZ Gouda drum dryer
PDF: 1.9 MB
ANDRITZ Gouda paddle dryer

Producing quality products with high efficiency

ANDRITZ Gouda paddle dryer

Producing quality products with high efficiency

PDF: 1.4 MB
Krauss-Maffei dynamic crossflow filter DCF
Krauss-Maffei dynamic crossflow filter DCF
PDF: 1.2 MB
ANDRITZ decanter centrifuge F
ANDRITZ decanter centrifuge F
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ANDRITZ sidebar and overhead filter presses
ANDRITZ sidebar and overhead filter presses


PDF: 2.6 MB
Fluid bed dryer brochure
Fluid bed dryer brochure


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Animal Protein
Animal Protein
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