Evolving the R&D Department
April 19, 2018
The last three months have been a whirlwind of activity with the move to our new facility in Grimes, Iowa. This was no small undertaking considering we moved…
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Versatility in Extrusion – Using the MS3000 Extruder for Various Applications
January 25, 2018
One of the questions we get asked the most, in the Latin American market, is how many applications our extruders can produce. When investing in Insta-Pro equipment, this…
Motor Starters
September 7, 2017
A simple, yet often overlooked item required in extrusion facilities are motor starters. This device is essentially a giant switch to supply power to a motor. Several companies…
Adding Value to Available Crops
December 29, 2016
Recently I had the opportunity to tour a cotton extrusion and pressing plant in Texas. I really enjoyed the trip because in Latin America most of our processing…
Cost Cutting Measures Can be Costly to Your Business
December 15, 2016
Management of costs is critical for every business, it is important to identify the areas where cost cutting is done responsibly and without adverse impact to the overall…
Opportunity for Growth in Pet Food in Developing Countries
November 17, 2016
Insta-Pro recently participated in Expo FIGAP 2016 in Guadalajara, the most important animal feed and pet food tradeshow in Mexico. Prior to the expo, Dr. Dave Albin presented…
Production Line Cleaning Part II
October 20, 2016
In Part I of my blog series, we talked about cleaning the handling equipment prior to the extruder. That part of the line sees mostly dry cool product…
Production Line Cleaning Part I
October 13, 2016
Today’s trend in the feed and food related industries calls for increased regulation with cleanliness and cross-contamination avoidance, especially where GMOs and Non-GMOs are concerned. Regulation can be…
Cleaning Equipment
September 1, 2016
In my 10 years working in service, I have seen plants varying in size, extruding several different products and using several different pieces of equipment throughout the process.…
Drive Costs Down & Profits Up with our Service Plus Program
July 28, 2016
In my 35 years with Insta-Pro, customer service has been and always will be my top priority. I have taken countless phone calls directed at helping our customers…
Textured Soy Protein (TSP) Part II
July 14, 2016
As you read in part 1 of this blog, we discussed the current desire to eat healthier which has resulted in an increased demand for textured soy protein…
Cheaper Equipment for Ingredients and Products – Where’s the Nutrition Support?
June 30, 2016
When making the decision to purchase a capital asset, such as a building or an expensive piece of equipment that will be used for many years, it’s important…
Keeping Your Preconditioner Clean
June 9, 2016
If you own an Insta-Pro extruder with a preconditioner you know it requires maintenance. The preconditioner is a blender vessel with a main shaft and adjustable paddles designed…
With NIR, Calibrations Are Required
March 17, 2016
You may have heard about the new Insta-Pro Portable Ingredient Analyzer (PIA) NIR machine. NIR technology is specifically designed for Insta-Pro soy customers to help them manage their soybean…
Manage Your Soy Extrusion and ExPress ® Process: New Insta-Pro Portable Ingredient Analyzer (PIA) NIR
February 11, 2016
What goals do you have in your extrusion plants? What metrics do you use to know if you’re achieving these goals? How do you obtain the values used…
Which Cooler is Right For You? Part 1
December 10, 2015
When using high shear dry extrusion for oilseed processing, the final product typically only needs to be cooled. This is the case when making either full fat soya (FFS)…
Customer Service and Quality Equipment = Success
September 24, 2015
Iowa seems like a long way from Myanmar, but I felt right at home during a recent three day visit for sales training to the Insta-Pro Intl headquarters in Urbandale (a suburb…
Is There True Value in Housekeeping in my Facility?
July 23, 2015
Housekeeping is valuable for many reasons. • It is much easier to repair clean equipment • A dirty machine has to be cleaned prior to working on it…
