Soybean treatment up to 10 tons per hour

Meet SEED MIX VHM-LB, the Momesso solution for continuous flow seed treatment.

Agricultural production growth requires that units of seed processing and large farms adopt solutions capable of reconciling high operational capacity with technical rigor industrial seed treatment (TSI). The transition from batch systems to continuous flow seed treatment is a natural step toward increasing efficiency in the field, but this evolution cannot come at the expense of process accuracy.

It is in this context that SEED MIX VHM-LB It positions itself as an engineering solution aimed at the semi-industrial segment, demonstrating that process control is possible even in continuous systems. With a capacity of up to 10 tons per hour (soybean), it serves operations that need to scale production without sacrificing treatment quality.

THE CHALLENGE OF CONTINUOUS FLOW: MAINTAINING HOMOGENEITY

The main concern in continuous flow systems is maintaining coating uniformity. In less robust solutions, increased speed can result in uneven application, compromising seed protection and treatment efficiency.

Engineering SEED MIX VHM-LB was developed precisely to overcome this challenge, based on two central mechanisms of the process: atomization and homogenization.

The atomization system is responsible for breaking down the treatment slurry into fine particles, which is essential for uniform surface coating. Subsequently, the treated seed passes through a robust homogenization system, based on an Archimedean screw, which ensures the balanced distribution of products along the flow.

How to ensure that seed treated at the beginning of the day has the same quality as seed treated at the end of the operation?

The answer lies in the stability of the process. The worm gear of the VHM-LB ensure that each seed receives the mixture consistently, minimizing variability and maximizing the adhesion of applied products.

APPLICATION FLEXIBILITY: THE MULTI-LAYER TECHNICAL RECIPE

Modern seed treatment recipes require increasing flexibility. Fungicides, insecticides, polymers, and micronutrients can be combined in different technical protocols, and equipment needs to be capable of executing this “recipe” with precision and control.

A VHM-LB It has a dosing architecture that allows the application of up to four dosing tanks to the atomizer, in addition to two direct applications to the screw. This configuration enables simultaneous or sequential applications, according to the technical needs of the operation:

Multiple dispensers: allow the application of different products without the need for complex pre-mixtures.

Direct application to threads: suitable for products requiring less atomization or that are part of secondary treatment steps.

Primary and secondary treatment: enable two-stage treatments, optimizing product coverage and adhesion.

This flexibility is essential for the treatment unit to adapt quickly to different cultures and technical protocols, maintaining operational efficiency and quality predictability.

INTEGRATION AND CONTROL: AUTOMATION IN THE SERVICE OF REPEATABILITY

Although classified as a semi-industrial solution, the VHM-LB incorporates a high level of automation and integration. The electrical panel, tanks, and dispensers operate in a synchronized manner, forming a unique, high-precision system.

Total integration simplifies operation and, most importantly, enhances process repeatability. Centralized control allows the operator to monitor seed flow and the dosage of each product in a coordinated and continuous manner.

In continuous flow systems, automation plays a crucial role in preventing undertreatment or overtreatment during volume variations by: * **Real-time Monitoring and Adjustment:** Automated systems can continuously monitor influent volume and adjust treatment parameters (e.g., chemical dosing, flow rate, aeration levels) instantaneously. This ensures that the treatment applied is always proportional to the incoming load, preventing underdosing when volume increases and overdosing when volume decreases. * **Predictive Control:** Advanced automation can use historical data and predictive algorithms to anticipate changes in volume. This allows for proactive adjustments to treatment processes, minimizing the lag time between a volume fluctuation and the system's response, thereby maintaining consistent treatment efficacy. * **Maintaining Residence Time:** In many continuous flow processes, a specific residence time is critical for effective treatment. Automation can manage inflow and outflow rates to maintain this optimal residence time, even when the total volume fluctuates, ensuring adequate contact time for chemical reactions or biological processes. * **Ensuring Consistent Output Quality:** By precisely controlling treatment inputs based on real-time volume, automation helps to maintain a stable and consistent output quality, meeting regulatory standards and operational requirements regardless of incoming flow variations. * **Reducing Operator Intervention:** Automation significantly reduces the need for manual intervention, which is prone to human error and delays. This is particularly important during sudden or extreme volume changes, where rapid and accurate responses are essential. * **Optimizing Resource Usage:** By applying the exact amount of chemical or energy needed for the current volume, automation prevents waste that can occur with fixed or manually adjusted settings, leading to cost savings and reduced environmental impact.

Automation acts as a permanent supervisor of the process, adjusting the dosage in real-time to maintain the exact proportion of product per kilogram of seed, even in the face of small fluctuations in flow. It is this technology that ensures the technical recipe is executed with the same rigor from the beginning to the end of the operation.

SCALING PRODUCTION WITH TECHNICAL CONFIDENCE

A VHM-LB shows that continuous flow seed treatment can be synonymous with precision. The machine delivers the processing capacity needed to keep up with production growth, combined with the control engineering developed in its Momesso Center of Excellence (CEM).

For those who need to increase volume without losing process control, VHM-LB It is a strategic solution. It transforms technical revenue into a stable operational standard, ensuring uniformity, repeatability, and quality predictability throughout the entire operation.

If your production is ready to take the next step in semi-industrial automation, it's worth taking a closer look at how SEED MIX VHM-LB can integrate into your process and elevate seed treatment.

Talk to Momesso and find out if the VHM-LB is the ideal solution for your operation.