You are reviewing a 10 TPH steam-flaked corn line delivered by Bellaex for NINGXIA STATE FARM in Ningxia, China. The system integrates steam conditioning (about 85–100°C) and roller flaking (around 1–2 mm) and completed its first trial run on Dec. 23, 2025 based on the customer’s public update.
NINGXIA STATE FARM - 10 TPH Steam Flaked Corn Line | Bellaex
10 TPH steam flaked corn line for NINGXIA STATE FARM commissioned in Ningxia, China. Stable trial run with 1–2 mm flakes. Contact Bellaex.
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Summary
Bellaex supplied a 10 t/h (10 TPH) steam-flaked corn production line for NINGXIA STATE FARM in Ningxia, China. Based on the customer’s public project update, the line completed its first trial production run on Dec. 23, 2025 with stable operation. Key indicators including gelatinization performance and flake uniformity met the expected targets, and the process formed uniform corn flakes around 1–2 mm thickness. After installation and trial-run verification, the line was handed over for customer production use as part of an upgrade toward “storage + processing + service” operations.
Project highlights
Configured as a 10 TPH industrial line package intended for continuous operation.
Integrated major steps from receiving & cleaning through steam conditioning, precision flaking, and drying.
Conditioning temperature window referenced in the published process description: about 85–100°C.
Target flake thickness referenced in the published process description: around 1–2 mm.
Core flaking equipment in the solution: Corn Flaking Mill.
Trial-run result (public update): stable operation and key indicators met expected targets.
Customer context
NINGXIA STATE FARM is a large, modern agricultural enterprise group in Ningxia with integrated farming, livestock, and processing operations. The commissioning of this steam-flaked corn line supports the customer’s broader shift from storage-focused capability to a more integrated model that links storage, processing, and downstream service for feed-related applications.
Challenges
Challenges
Because steam-flaked corn lines operate as continuous-duty systems, the critical challenges are usually less about a single machine and more about keeping the whole process stable, measurable, and repeatable from day one. For this 10 TPH line, the commissioning focus typically centers on:
Defining measurable acceptance criteria. To avoid subjective sign-off, buyers benefit from putting trial-run criteria in writing, including how each item is sampled and tested. Common criteria include flake thickness distribution, fines rate, gelatinization target, outlet moisture after drying, and the sampling and test method.
Utilities and duty-cycle validation. “10 TPH” only works in practice when site utilities and downstream handling can sustain the duty cycle. Steam supply and control, drying capacity, conveying continuity, and power stability should be checked against the operating plan, especially for 24-hour operation scenarios.
Controlling product consistency under raw material variability. Corn variability can show up as changes in moisture, kernel hardness, and cleanliness. Conditioning and flaking settings must be tuned to keep flake formation consistent, targeting uniform flakes around 1–2 mm where specified.
Startup reliability and maintenance readiness. Commissioning should also translate into an operational plan: inspection points, lubrication routines, and a wear-parts shortlist (for example rollers, bearings, seals) so the plant can plan uptime and OPEX from the start.
Bellaex Approach
Process-first line mapping (from receiving to drying)
The line is organized around the major steps required for steam flaking: receiving & cleaning → steam conditioning → precision flaking → drying. This end-to-end mapping helps ensure that each stage is sized and coordinated for continuous operation, rather than optimized in isolation.
Conditioning and flake formation control points
Based on the published process description, corn is steam-conditioned at about 85–100°C to promote gelatinization, then formed into uniform flakes around 1–2 mm thickness. During commissioning, these two targets typically become practical control points that the site team can monitor and adjust using documented operating settings and inspection routines.
Commissioning aligned with measurable trial-run targets
To reduce ambiguity at handover, the trial run is approached through measurable criteria such as product uniformity and gelatinization performance, supported by an agreed sampling approach. This helps the customer move from “first run success” to stable, repeatable production.
Buyer guidance to reduce project risk
For industrial teams planning similar builds, Bellaex encourages putting acceptance criteria in writing and validating utilities early. This approach helps translate nameplate throughput into a realistic operating plan and reduces late-stage commissioning surprises.
Delivered Scope
Delivered Scope
This project is configured as a 10 TPH steam-flaked corn line delivered by Bellaex for NINGXIA STATE FARM in Ningxia, China. According to the customer’s public project update referenced in Bellaex’s news, the line completed its first trial run on Dec. 23, 2025, with stable operation and key indicators meeting expected targets. The published process description references steam conditioning at about 85–100°C and flake thickness around 1–2 mm. The core flaking equipment in the solution is the Corn Flaking Mill.
Receiving & Cleaning
Incoming corn is routed through a receiving and cleaning stage to support stable downstream processing. This section is typically arranged to protect the conditioning and flaking steps by reducing variability and managing material flow into the line.
Tempering / Soaking
Where applied, tempering or soaking supports more stable conditioning and flaking by helping the material behavior become more consistent before steam conditioning. The exact configuration depends on site and material handling preferences.
Steam Conditioning
Corn enters steam conditioning where steam is applied prior to flaking. The published process description references a conditioning temperature window of about 85–100°C to promote gelatinization and prepare the material for consistent flake formation.
Roller Flaking
Conditioned material is flattened through roller flaking to meet the target flake definition required for downstream handling. For this project, the publicly referenced flake thickness is around 1–2 mm, with the Corn Flaking Mill serving as the core flaking unit.
Drying & Cooling
Fresh flakes are routed through drying and cooling to support stable conveying and storage. This section is typically aligned with site conditions and downstream handling requirements.
Packing & Palletizing
Where required by the site logistics plan, finished product can be routed to packing and palletizing for handling, storage, and shipment preparation.
FAQ
FAQ
What is the configured throughput of this steam-flaked corn line?
This project is configured as a 10 TPH (10 t/h) industrial steam-flaked corn line intended for continuous operation.
What flake thickness does the line target?
Based on the published process description referenced in Bellaex’s news, the line forms uniform corn flakes around 1–2 mm thickness.
What conditioning temperature range is referenced for steam conditioning?
The published process description references steam conditioning at about 85–100°C prior to flaking to support gelatinization.
What are practical trial-run acceptance items industrial teams should define upfront?
Typical acceptance items include flake thickness distribution, fines rate, gelatinization-related performance indicators, drying outlet condition for handling, and a clear sampling and testing method agreed by both sides.
What is the core flaking equipment in the solution?
The core flaking equipment referenced for this solution is the Corn Flaking Mill.
What does “commissioning completed” mean for a project like this?
In this context, commissioning refers to installation verification and a successful first trial run under site conditions, followed by handover for customer production use as described in the public update.
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