High-Profit Snack Processing
Automatic Puff Snack Production Line
Turn corn grits into profitable Cheese Balls, Rings & Curls. Advanced twin-screw direct expansion technology for crispy, melt-in-mouth textures.
Direct Expansion:
Turning Corn Grits into Gold
The secret to high-profit snacks lies in Flash Evaporation. Raw materials like corn grits are subjected to high temperature and pressure inside the extruder barrel.
The moment the material exits the die, the pressure drops instantly, causing the moisture to vaporize and expand the product volume by 3-5 times.
This physical process creates the signature porous, crispy texture of cheese balls and corn curls without the need for chemical additives or deep frying.
Low Production Cost
The main ingredient is inexpensive Corn Grits or Rice Flour. Combined with the high expansion rate, the cost per bag is minimized, maximizing your profit margin.
Non-Fried & Healthy
Unlike potato chips, puff snacks are Baked, not Fried. We use a hot air dryer to remove moisture, followed by a light oil spray for flavoring, resulting in a lower fat content.
Infinite Shapes
One extruder can produce endless shapes—Balls, Rings, Stars, Flowers, or Tubes—simply by changing the Die Mold on the extruder head.
From Grits to Snacks
A continuous, automated process that transforms raw corn grits into ready-to-sell snack packs in less than 20 minutes.
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Raw Material Mixing
Corn grits or rice flour are mixed with water to achieve the perfect moisture content (usually 14-18%) for extrusion.
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Direct Expansion
Under high temperature and pressure, the material is cooked. Upon exiting the die mold, it instantly expands into shapes like balls, rings, or curls.
03
Oven Drying
The puffed snacks are conveyed through a multi-layer mesh belt dryer (Electric/Gas) to remove excess moisture, creating that signature “crunch”.
04
Seasoning Coating
Oil is sprayed onto the snack surface to help seasoning powder (Cheese/BBQ/Chili) stick evenly in a rotating drum system.
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Cooling Conveyor
The flavored snacks are cooled down to room temperature to harden the oil coating and prepare them for packaging without condensation.
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Vertical Packaging
Fully automated weighing, filling, and nitrogen sealing into pillow bags or stand-up pouches, ready for market distribution.
Core Machinery Breakdown
From the expansion engine to the final packing, every machine is designed for speed, hygiene, and consistent product quality.
The Expansion Engine
Twin Screw Extruder
The LY Series extruder is equipped with a frequency converter for precise speed control. Its self-cleaning screw design means you don’t need to disassemble the barrel for cleaning—saving hours of maintenance time during shutdowns.
Self-Cleaning Screws
Frequency Speed Control
Quick-Change Die Mold
Touch Screen PLC
Uniform Coating
Double Drum Flavoring System
Puff snacks have irregular shapes that are hard to coat. Our continuous drum system sprays oil first to create adhesion, followed by seasoning powder. The rotation ensures every ball and ring is coated 360° evenly without breaking.
360° Uniform Coating
Adjustable Spray Rate
Continuous Operation
Stainless Steel 304
Speed & Freshness
Automatic Vertical Packing
High-speed weighing and packing ensure your production line never bottlenecks. Features Nitrogen Filling capability to extend shelf life and keep the snacks crispy during transport and storage.
High Speed (60+ bpm)
Nitrogen Flush Ready
Multi-Head Weigher
Precise Bag Forming
Standard Product Shapes
Produce the market’s most popular snack shapes with a single extrusion line. From classic cheese balls to fun shapes for kids.
Cheese Balls
Corn Curls
Corn Rings
Corn Sticks & Tubes
Stars & Flower Shapes
Cocoa & Sweet Puffs
Technical Specifications
Standard output ranges for our puff snack extrusion systems. Every line can be customized to match your specific factory dimensions and power requirements.
| Model | Output Capacity | Main Motor | Installed Power | Line Dimensions (L*W*H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY-65 | 120 – 150 kg/h | 22 kW | 70 kW | 16 x 1.2 x 2.2 m |
| LY-70 | 200 – 250 kg/h | 30 kW | 95 kW | 20 x 1.5 x 2.2 m |
| LY-85 | 400 – 500 kg/h | 55 kW | 140 kW | 28 x 1.5 x 3.0 m |
* Actual output varies based on raw material density and product expansion rates.
Send us your floor plan for a free, customized 3D factory layout design.
Request Free Layout DesignStandard Puff vs. Core Filling
Which line fits your business strategy? Standard Puff lines offer the fastest ROI, while Core Filling lines target the premium snack market.
Best for Startups
Standard Puff Snack Line
Focuses on direct expanded shapes like balls, rings, and curls. Simple operation with high volume output.
Initial Investment
Low (Budget Friendly)
Operational Complexity
Simple (Easy to Learn)
Production Volume
High Volume
Target Products:
✓ Cheese Balls
✓ Corn Curls / Rings
✓ Flower / Star Shapes
✓ Crispy Sticks
✓ Corn Curls / Rings
✓ Flower / Star Shapes
✓ Crispy Sticks
Premium Upgrade
Core Filling Snack Line
Designed for co-extruded snacks with cream or chocolate filling. Requires additional filling and cutting machines.
Initial Investment
Medium (+ Filling System)
Operational Complexity
Moderate (Co-Extrusion)
Product Value
Premium Price
Target Products:
✓ Chocolate Filled Pillows
✓ Cream Filled Bars
✓ Fruit Jam Sticks
✓ Can also make Standard Puffs
✓ Cream Filled Bars
✓ Fruit Jam Sticks
✓ Can also make Standard Puffs
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Why Choose Loyal?
In the competitive snack market, product texture and taste are everything. Our engineering focuses on precise expansion control and uniform seasoning application.
100+ Mold Designs
We offer a vast library of die mold shapes. Our quick-change faceplate design allows operators to switch from making Balls to Rings in under 20 minutes.
Perfect Texture
Crispy, not hard. Our PID temperature control system ensures precise expansion of corn grits, delivering a “melt-in-mouth” texture that consumers love.
360° Flavoring
Irregular shapes like curls are hard to coat. Our Double Drum System ensures oil and seasoning powder reach every crevice for a consistent taste in every bite.
Snack Recipes
New to the industry? We provide proven formulas for base puffs and popular seasoning mixes (Cheese, BBQ, Spicy) to help you launch quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about raw materials, shape changing, and machine operation.
What raw materials can I use? Can I use whole corn?
You cannot use whole corn kernels directly. The main raw material must be Corn Grits (degermed) or Rice Flour. The particle size should be around 40-60 mesh for best expansion. You can also add small amounts of wheat flour or sugar to adjust the texture.
How do I change the snack shapes?
It’s very simple. You just need to change the Die Mold (Faceplate) at the end of the extruder barrel. We provide a set of molds (Balls, Rings, Stars, etc.) with the machine. Changing a mold takes about 15-20 minutes.
The dryer consumes a lot of power. Are there other options?
Yes. While our standard dryer is Electric, we strongly recommend Gas (LPG/Natural Gas) or Diesel burners for customers with high electricity costs. Gas dryers are generally more cost-effective for continuous production.
Can I upgrade this line to make Core-Filled snacks later?
Yes. The Twin Screw Extruder is the same. To upgrade to Core-Filling, you will need to add a Core Filler (to inject cream) and a Shaping Cutter (to cut filled tubes). You can start with simple puffs and upgrade your line as your business grows.
Do I need to disassemble the screw for cleaning?
No. Our Twin Screw Extruder has a Self-Cleaning Function. When finishing production, you simply run the machine for a few minutes with waste material or water, and the intermeshing screws will clean each other. No manual disassembly is required.
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