Advanced Food Extrusion Solutions
One Twin-Screw Technology. Endless Possibilities. From Crispy Snacks and Corn Flakes to high-protein Meat Analogues, our modular extruders offer the versatility to adapt to changing market trends.
Transform Simple Grains into
High-Value Products.
Traditional food processing often requires separate machines for mixing, cooking, kneading, and shearing. Loyal’s Twin-Screw Extrusion Technology combines all these steps into a single, continuous process.
Utilizing HTST (High-Temperature Short-Time) cooking, our extruders process raw ingredients (corn, rice, wheat, soy) within seconds. This preserves essential nutrients, destroys anti-nutritional factors, and creates diverse textures—from the crispiness of a corn flake to the chewiness of plant-based meat.
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Versatility: Process a wide range of raw materials including flour, starch, protein powder, and fresh slurry.
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Efficiency: Cook and form in one step, reducing energy consumption and floor space compared to traditional batch cooking.
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Product Diversity: Switch from producing puffed snacks to nutritional rice simply by changing the screw profile and die mold.
One Machine, Multi-Product
Modular screws allow 10+ different product types on a single extruder.
Applications & Solutions
One extruder platform, six distinct industries. Choose your product line to see the specific machinery configuration.
Puff Snack Line
Direct expanded snacks like corn curls, balls, and rings. Low density, crispy texture, and endless flavor possibilities.
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Core Filling Snack Line
Co-extrusion technology creates cereal pillows filled with chocolate, cream, or fruit paste. High value-added treats.
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Corn Flakes / Cereal Line
Complex line including flaking rollers and high-temp roasters. Produces crispy flakes that don’t get soggy in milk.
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Nutrition Rice (FRK) Line
Reconstituted rice grains fortified with vitamins and minerals. Solves malnutrition using broken rice flour.
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Soya Chunks / TVP Line
Textured Vegetable Protein (Meat Analogue). High pressure creates a fibrous, meat-like structure from soya flour.
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Nutrition Powder Line
Instant baby food or sesame paste. Extrusion gelatinizes the starch for instant solubility and easy digestion.
See Line DetailsThe Modular Process: One Core, Many Paths
From snacks to proteins, the core extrusion technology remains the same. The downstream equipment defines the final product.
Mixing & Conditioning
Raw materials (corn flour, rice powder, soy meal) are mixed with water and oil. For high-grade products, a Pre-Conditioner steam-cooks the mix before extrusion.
Hydration & MixingTwin-Screw Extrusion
The heart of the line. High temperature, high shear, and pressure cook the ingredients. Change the Screw Profile to switch from high-expansion puffing to dense texturization.
LY Series ExtruderCutting & Forming
Snacks: Die-face cutter for balls/rings.
Corn Flakes: Flaking rollers press pellets into flakes.
TVP: Cooling die aligns protein fibers.
Drying / Roasting
Snacks: Low-temp belt dryer.
Corn Flakes: High-temp roaster for blistering and crunch.
Rice: Long-duration drying for stability.
Flavoring & Coating
Oil spraying and seasoning drums apply flavors (Cheese, BBQ). For Corn Flakes, a sugar coating drum and sprayer are used.
Drum SeasoningPackaging
Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines for bags, or multi-head weighers for precise portioning.
Automated PackingCore Extruder Specifications
The LY Series Twin-Screw Extruder is the heart of every line.
One machine handles varying capacities depending on the product density.
| Model | Output (Snacks) (Light Density) |
Output (TVP/Rice) (High Density) |
Main Motor (Power) |
Installed Power (Total Line Approx.) |
Machine Size (L x W x H meters) |
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| LY-65 | 120 – 150 kg/h | 100 – 120 kg/h | 22 kW | ~50 kW | 12 x 1.2 x 2.2 |
| LY-70 | 200 – 260 kg/h | 150 – 200 kg/h | 30 kW | ~70 kW | 15 x 1.5 x 2.2 |
| LY-85 | 400 – 500 kg/h | 300 – 400 kg/h | 75 kW | ~130 kW | 20 x 2.0 x 3.0 |
| LY-95 | 800 – 1000 kg/h | 600 – 800 kg/h | 90 kW | ~180 kW | 25 x 3.0 x 3.5 |
| LY-120 | 1.5 – 2.0 Ton/h | 1.0 – 1.2 Ton/h | 132 kW | ~250 kW | 32 x 4.0 x 4.0 |
Core Extrusion Technologies
Precision & Adaptability
The secret to producing both puffy snacks and fibrous meat analogues on the same platform lies in our modular engineering.
Modular Screw Design
The screw is not a single piece. It is assembled from interchangeable segments (Shear Blocks, Kneading Blocks). By rearranging these blocks, you can alter the pressure and shear force to suit different recipes.
Multi-Zone PID Control
Food products require precise thermal curves. Our barrel is divided into 3-5 independent temperature zones, each controlled by a PID System with water cooling and electric heating for ±1°C accuracy.
High-Torque Gearbox
The engine room of the extruder. We use customized gearboxes with NSK/SKF Bearings and forced oil lubrication. Designed to withstand the high back-pressure required for texturized vegetable protein (TVP).
Interchangeable Screw Elements
Versatility isn’t magic; it’s engineering. By simply changing the sequence of the screw elements, you can transform your machine from a high-shear Corn Puff Extruder into a low-shear, high-pressure Rice Extruder. Loyal engineers provide the custom configuration map for your specific product recipe.
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Endless Textures from One Machine
From airy snacks to fibrous proteins. See how our modular screw configurations create a diverse range of market-ready products.
Corn Curls & Balls
Filled Pillows
Corn Flakes
Fortified Rice (FRK)
Textured Soya Protein
Baby Food Powder
Your Success, From Recipe to Production
We don’t just supply metal; we supply the taste and texture that sells. Our engineers and food technologists support you every step of the way.
1. Food Lab & Recipe
New to extrusion? Our food lab will help you test basic formulas for Puff Snacks, Corn Flakes, or TVP to ensure the texture meets your market needs.
2. Factory Layout
Whether you have an L-shape, U-shape, or straight workshop, our engineers will design a customized CAD layout to fit the production line perfectly.
3. Hygienic Design
All food-contact parts are made of Food Grade Stainless Steel (SUS304/316). Our easy-clean design minimizes cross-contamination risks.
4. Training & Install
We send engineers to your factory for installation and training. We don’t leave until your team can operate the extruder confidently.
Exporting to 90+ Countries
Loyal Machinery is a verified supplier for major food brands globally. Our twin-screw extruders are running in plants across Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, producing tons of snacks and proteins daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about versatility, capacity, and machinery maintenance.
Can I make Puff Snacks and Corn Flakes on the same line?
Partially. The core Twin-Screw Extruder is the same for both. However, the downstream equipment differs significantly. Corn Flakes require a Flaking Machine, High-Temp Roaster, and Sugar Coating Drum, while simple Puff Snacks only need a standard dryer and flavoring drum. We recommend dedicated lines for high efficiency, but a combined line is possible with modular add-ons.
Why use a Twin-Screw Extruder instead of Single-Screw?
Twin-Screw extruders offer superior mixing capability and process stability. They can handle a wider range of raw materials (high moisture, high fat, fine powders) without clogging. Plus, they have a Self-Cleaning function, saving hours of maintenance time during recipe changes.
What happens if the screw wears out? Do I replace the whole thing?
No. Our screws feature a Modular Segment Design. If a specific section (usually the high-wear zone near the die) wears out, you only need to replace those specific segments, not the entire screw shaft. This significantly reduces long-term maintenance costs.
What energy sources can I use for the dryer?
Our multi-layer dryers can be customized for Electricity, Natural Gas, LPG, Diesel, or Steam. Gas and Steam are generally more cost-effective for large-capacity industrial lines (>500kg/h), while Electricity is suitable for smaller pilot lines.
Do you provide food recipes?
Yes. We provide basic formulas for all standard applications (Corn Curls, TVP, FRK Rice, etc.) during installation. Our engineers will help you adjust the recipe on-site to match your local raw material characteristics and taste preferences.
Planning a food factory?
Send us your product idea and estimated capacity. We will design the layout for free.
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Whether you are starting a small snack brand or expanding into plant-based proteins. Get a twin-screw extrusion line designed for versatility and profit.
