Engineering Customer Support
July 3, 2024
The Insta-Pro engineering team works hard to provide customers with plant design & equipment innovation support. Being able to work directly with Insta-Pro customers is special in having…
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Top Blogs of 2023: Basics of Starting a Feed Mill
December 20, 2023
To finish off an exciting and productive 2023, we want to share with you one of our most viewed and most shared blogs of the year! Basics…
Advances in Feed Mill Technology
July 19, 2023
As the agricultural industry continues to grapple with increasing global food demand, feed mill operators are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and the overall sustainability…
Basics of Starting a Feed Mill
July 5, 2023
Feed milling is the process of grinding and processing feed ingredients into a form that is suitable for animal consumption. The feed milling process can be divided into…
Hi-Gel™ Corn – Innovative Engineering Solutions to Increase Value in Corn
February 8, 2023
Corn is one of the largest plant-based food sources in the world and is used extensively in feeding poultry and livestock. Corn contains protein, fiber, moisture, and oil…
Oil Pressing 101
October 19, 2022
Edible oils obtained from oilseeds such as soybeans and canola are used during the frying foods, and as ingredients in the preparation of pastries and condiments. Edible oils…
Part 2: The Importance of Extrusion Cooking
October 13, 2022
In Part 1 we discussed the basic design components of an extruder. In Part 2, we will dive deeper into the importance of extrusion cooking technology essentially combining…
Part 1: The Importance of Extrusion Cooking
October 5, 2022
Cooking of foods is an everyday operation that finds usefulness in both domestic and commercial settings. In cooking, heat is used to prepare food for consumption. There are…
Do You Need A Destoner?
November 3, 2021
One of our best services we provide to customers is education. Our goal is to provide enough knowledge and know-how to our customers to help them make an…
Extruder vs. Expander
April 15, 2021
There are several times when we talk with customers that use the terms “extruder” and “expander” interchangeably. Conceptually, it is easy to see why this can happen. Both…
What is Automation and Why Should You Use It?
September 10, 2020
We hear more and more every day about automation. Making our lives easier, simplifying tasks, and increasing efficiency are the end goals, but what exactly is automation? What…
How Does It Work? 7 Blogs You MUST Read Before Buying
August 13, 2020
Our equipment has to work in tandem to create high-quality ExPress® soymeal. With all of the moving parts involved in the ExPress® process, it can get a bit…
Trade secrets, competitive edge, and the “special sauce”
July 16, 2020
The world is full of businesses trying to carve their way into the marketplace. Unique traits, special offerings, and other flashy items are used to differentiate one company…
Continue To Improve Or Get Left Behind
June 18, 2020
When is the last time you had someone in your facility to review equipment operations and conduct staff trainings to insure optimum product output? Our staff regularly conducts…
What are Foots and what can you do with them?
February 27, 2020
Throughout our ExPress® process, there are many different things happening to the soybeans. While in the oil press, a small amount of meal particles ( sometimes called solids…
Bypass Valves – Have a plan for a way out
January 16, 2020
Creating an ExPress® plant takes dedication, decision making, and planning. Part of a plant’s success is ensuring the process flow is correct prior to installation. The flow should…
Why Does Your Fan Matter?
December 19, 2019
Fans (or blowers) are used in almost every facility in one application or another. Many are used as part of a dust collection system, especially in feed mills. …
You can’t improve what you don’t measure
December 12, 2019
On a daily basis, we assist many customers optimize their extrusion operations. They may be concerned with meal performance, low productivity, or other issues. Details like motor amperage,…