Corn Milling

Wet corn milling is a complex process characterized by large complexes comprised of three or four different plants in one. This process turns corn into starch, gluten, corn sweeteners, and flour. Starch and gluten are separated from liquid streams utilizing large rotary drum vacuum filters and corn syrup is clarified with pressure leaf filters. Menardi supplies fabric filters and filter belts for these applications.

Common process problems:

• Blinding
• Abrasion
• Excessive labor costs associated with frequent filter changes
• Fabric stretching and/or shrinking
• Thread abrasion

Menardi product solutions:

• Special heatset fabrics to minimize both stretching and shrinking
• Seam coating using epoxy
• Alligator closure utilizing industrial strength Velcro