[Industry Observation] As market demands for flour processing become increasingly segmented, equipment with a daily output of 10 tons has become a common choice for small and medium-sized processing facilities. Currently, two mainstream solutions dominate: steel roller mills (flour mills) and small cylinder mills, which demonstrate significant differences in processing routes and product characteristics.
I. Core Process Comparison
Steel roller mills utilize high-speed extrusion grinding with metal rollers, supported by automated systems for grain cleaning, conditioning, and sifting, enabling continuous production. Small cylinder mills adhere to low-speed grinding principles, employing stone mills or small steel mills to simulate traditional processing methods, with higher manual labor involvement.
II. Product Characteristic Variations
Testing data indicates that steel roller mills maintain extraction rates of 75-80%, producing fine flour with stable whiteness indices, suitable for standardized food production. Due to their low-temperature, low-speed characteristics, small cylinder mills demonstrate superior temperature control, more complete retention of wheat aroma compounds, and dietary fiber content exceeding conventional grade flour.
III. Operational Parameter Analysis
Steel roller mills feature high automation levels with relatively higher unit energy consumption, requiring professional maintenance personnel. Small cylinder mills offer simplified structure, reducing floor space by approximately 40%, with lower daily operation and maintenance costs, though per capita output efficiency decreases correspondingly.
IV. Market Adaptation Recommendations
For bulk supply and food industry raw material requirements, steel roller mill systems are recommended. For organic agricultural product stores and fresh-grinding, fresh-selling scenarios, the flavor profile of small cylinder mills offers greater product differentiation.
Industry sources note that equipment selection should integrate raw material sources, sales channels, and target customer characteristics, avoiding single-indicator decision-making.
Post time: Feb-23-2026