Crumbler Roller

In animal feed production, the final crumbling stage defines your product's market value. Bellaex specializes in manufacturing durable Crumbler Rollers designed to deliver uniform particle size distribution while significantly reducing waste fines. Unlike standard rolls that wear down quickly against hard corn or soybean meal, our Chilled Iron Rolls feature a deep, wear-resistant alloy layer that maintains its sharp corrugation profile for millions of tons. Whether you need replacement rolls for a specific Roller Mill (e.g., standard 250x1500mm models) or custom-fluted rolls for specialized livestock feed, our engineering team ensures a perfect fit for your existing machinery.

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Boost pellet quality with Bellaex Crumbler Roller. Durable Chilled Iron Rolls (HS 70-75) with precise Corrugated profiles. Fits CPM, Buhler & more. Get a Quote.

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Precision Engineered Mill Rollers for the Grain Industry

Overview

We engineer precision-corrugated Chilled Iron Rolls compatible with CPM, Andritz, and Buhler crumbleers.

If you are struggling with high return rates and inconsistent granule sizes, Bellaex offers the precise upgrade your feed mill needs. We understand that in pelletizing, excess fines mean lost profit. That is why we moved beyond standard steel options to engineer a heavy-duty Crumbler Roller specifically for processing abrasive corn, soy, and mineral additives. By utilizing centrifugally cast Chilled Iron (HS 70–75), we provide a wear-resistant "white iron" layer that holds its edge significantly longer than competitors. Paired with our custom CNC-machined corrugation profiles (such as LePage cuts), our rolls deliver a clean, sharp shearing action—slicing pellets rather than crushing them—to ensure you get the uniform Feed Mill Rolls performance required for optimal Feed Conversion Ratios (FCR).


Crumbler Roller

FAQ

Q: What corrugation profiles do you offer for Crumbler Rollers?

A: We offer a full range of fluting profiles to match your specific feed type. This includes standard horizontal and spiral (helical) flutes, as well as specialized LePage corrugation (one roll with longitudinal flutes, the other with circumferential flutes). The LePage style is particularly effective for poultry feed as it provides a clean cut that significantly minimizes fines and improves pellet uniformity.

Q: How does Chilled Iron compare to standard Steel Rolls for feed crumbling?

A: Standard carbon steel rolls are cheaper but wear out quickly against abrasive ingredients like corn and limestone. Bellaex uses Chilled Cast Iron with a surface hardness of HS 70–75. This high hardness resists the "scouring" effect of feed minerals, maintaining the sharp edges of the corrugation much longer than steel, which directly results in consistent crumbling efficiency over time.

Q: Can your rolls be re-corrugated (re-ground)?

A: Yes. Our rolls feature a deep "chill" layer (effective working depth of 10–25mm depending on diameter). This allows for multiple re-corrugating cycles. We recommend monitoring your fines percentage; when it starts to rise, it is time to take the rolls out for re-grinding to restore their cutting edge.

Q: Do you manufacture replacement rolls for specific crumbler brands?

A: Absolutely. We produce aftermarket replacement rolls compatible with major feed machinery brands such as CPM, Andritz, Buhler, and Muyang. We strictly follow OEM dimensional tolerances for bearing seats and shaft ends to ensure a perfect fit without any modification to your housing.

Q: What is the typical lead time for a set of Crumbler Rollers?

A: For common sizes (e.g., Φ250×1500mm), we often hold semi-finished castings in stock, allowing for a lead time of 20–30 days for machining and fluting. For custom sizes or special alloy requests, production typically takes 35–45 days.

Material & Manufacturing

Material Science & Manufacturing Excellence

At Bellaex, we engineer our rolls to survive the harshest feed milling environments. Here is how we ensure longevity:

Centrifugally Cast "White Iron" Layer We manufacture our Crumbler Rollers using Centrifugal Composite Casting. This high-speed process drives pure alloy materials to the periphery, creating a dense, defect-free "White Iron" working layer (Chilled Cast Iron). This outer shell provides extreme hardness (HS 70–75) to resist the scouring action of corn and limestone, while the softer grey iron core absorbs the shock loads typical in pellet crumbling.

Precision CNC Corrugation The performance of a Crumbler Roller lies in its teeth. We utilize advanced CNC fluting machines to cut precise corrugation profiles—including standard horizontal, spiral, and the popular LePage cuts. Unlike traditional grinding, our CNC cutting ensures every flute has the exact angle and depth required for a clean "shearing" effect, which is critical for minimizing fines.

Specialized Alloy Matrix (LTCrMoNi) To combat the abrasive nature of mineral additives, we dope our iron with Nickel, Chromium, and Molybdenum. This LTCrMoNi alloy stabilizes the carbide structure within the iron, ensuring that the sharp edges of the corrugation do not chip or "round off" prematurely, maintaining peak crumbling efficiency for longer periods.

Rigorous Hardness Depth Control We know that feed mills re-grind their rolls to save costs. That is why we strictly control the chill depth (hardness layer) to ensure it is thick enough (typically 10–25mm) to support multiple re-corrugating cycles without hitting the soft core.

Technical Specifications & Application Grades

Roll Grades & Application Guide

We engineer Bellaex rolls to strict dimensional and metallurgical standards. Whether you are processing poultry feed, aqua feed, or livestock pellets, we provide the correct alloy grade and corrugation profile to optimize your Crumbler's performance.

Grade / Material TypeHardness (Shore)Fluting / Corrugation StyleTypical Application
LTCrMoNi-S (Standard)
Chilled Cast Iron
HS 70 – 75LePage Cut (Longitudinal + Circumferential)
Optimized for uniform granules.
Pellet Crumbling
Final stage for poultry/chick starter feed. Minimizes fines.
LTCrMoNi-H (Heavy Duty)
High Alloy Chilled Iron
HS 72 – 78Standard Corrugation (Axial / Spiral)
Optimized for cracking efficiency.
Grain Cracking / Pre-Grinding
Processing raw corn, soy, or high-mineral premixes before pelletizing.


Technical Specifications


ParameterSpecification RangeNote
Diameter RangeΦ150mm – Φ450mmCompatible with 6", 8", 10", 12", 16" systems
Barrel Length600mm – 2000mmCustomizable to OEM housing specs
Hardness Depth10mm – 25mmClear white iron layer for multiple re-grinds
Corrugation ProfilesLePage / Spiral / StraightPitch & Angle customized to target particle size
Run-out Tolerance≤ 0.02mmEnsures consistent gap setting
Balance QualityG2.5 (ISO 1940)Vibration-free high-speed operation
Compatible BrandsCPM, Andritz, Buhler, Muyang, etc.Manufactured to aftermarket specs


Key Features

Why Feed Mills Upgrade to Bellaex Crumbler Rollers

1. Minimized Fines (Higher Yield)

Standard rolls often crush pellets into dust, forcing you to recycle fines back through the pellet mill—wasting energy and reducing capacity. Bellaex utilizes CNC-machined LePage corrugation (or custom spiral cuts) to create a pure shearing action. This precise cutting geometry slices pellets cleanly rather than pulverizing them. The Benefit: Drastically reduces the percentage of "fines," lowering your return-loop load and directly improving the Pellet Durability Index (PDI) of your final product.

2. Superior Abrasion Resistance

Processing corn, soybean meal, and mineral premixes is incredibly abrasive. Our Crumbler Rollers feature a centrifugally cast "White Iron" working layer (HS 70–75). This metallurgical structure is significantly harder than standard carbon steel rolls, resisting the "scouring" effect of grain and additives. The Benefit: Extended service life between roll changes. You get consistent granule sizing for months longer, reducing maintenance downtime and labor costs.

3. Seamless Brand Compatibility

We engineer replacement rolls to fit the exact housing dimensions of major international feed machinery. Whether you run a CPM, Andritz, Buhler, or Muyang crumbler, Bellaex guarantees precision tolerance on shaft ends and bearing seats. The Benefit: A risk-free, "plug-and-play" replacement solution that matches OEM performance at a more competitive price point.

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