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CLASS-LEADING EXTRACTION RATES
R-40 Maize Mill
Roff brings you the R-40 Maize Mill range, boasting the same best-in-class extraction rates delivered by the R-70 and C-80 Mills. We’ve designed the R-40 for the entrepreneur who needs a streamlined, profitable and reliable mill based on proven technology with the flexibility to never miss a new market opportunity. Think compact, efficient design housed in multi-story frames featuring dust extraction and an offal collection line, and a milling capacity that will enable you to achieve success.
Extraction rates
The R-40 Maize Milling Plant is built using proven equipment (MK-6 platform), guaranteeing exceptional performance. It achieves an extraction rate* of about 69 to 74% (Super/Grade 1), or 80 to 85% for special maize meal (refined) – allowing you to produce and/or export both these products with ease**.
*Maize quality dependent
**Country dependent
Save on civil costs and turnaround time with the R-40
The R-40 mill range has a small footprint between 117m² and 137m². It comes with a support structure, so no special structure or building is required. The only condition is that the roof should be at least 7 metres high. Standard industrial concrete floors will suffice; no special flooring is required.
What our clients say
The product that we are getting out of the R-70 is a phenomenal product that speaks for itself. We are competing with products made with European machinery and our customers are still buying our product. The R-70 is a winner in our book – we started off with one, today we own five of these machines.
The Roff machine is what gives us an edge in the market. It gives us exactly what the customer wants.
We chose a company close enough to us so that we could do research and development work together. We recognise Roff as a strategic partner that supplies the high quality equipment, support and R&D work whenever we want to do something new. It’s a successful partnership in our opinion.
I bought the Roff R-70 Mill because of Roff’s trusted reputation in the industry. When you buy a mill, you can import one which is risky, so I decided to rather choose a local company with the view of building a longstanding relationship with them.
Meet the R-40 Maize Mill range
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R-40 Edge Mill
2 to 3 tons per hour
Top Quality Maize Meal
The R-40 Edge Mill is configured to produce top quality maize meal at best-in-class extraction rates.
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R-40 Samp Mil
3 tons per hour
Graded Samp + Maize Meal
The R-40 Samp Mill is configured to achieve a high percentage of samp output while milling the remaining out-of-spec product into maize meal.
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R-40 Grit Mill
3 tons per hour
Brewers Grits or Snack Grits + Maize Meal
The R-40 Grit Mill is a compact and powerful milling system offering dual-function capability, producing both high-quality maize meal as well as grits.
Turnkey Solution
Roff provides a comprehensive turnkey package
This includes the mill, final product bins, electrical panels, installation, commissioning, training, and delivery.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Semi-automatic packaging
- Modified milling modules/solutions for markets
that require a below 500 micron product*
(*Edge and Samp mill only)
What You Need To Supply
Essential requirements
User-friendly
The system's simplicity ensures user-friendliness, requiring no formal training to operate the mill.
- Typically, an operator can become proficient in the essential processes within a week.
- The mill comes equipped with control panels and level sensors to manage product flow.
- Maintenance floors, emergency stops and ground floor lights for increased safety and visibility.
- The design simplicity of the Roff R-40 Maize Mill means stopping and starting is not a big deal. The R-40 only needs 25 minutes start-up time - making it loadshedding friendly and with almost no wastage, the impact on your margins is less.
Features
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A turnkey solution
Roff offers a turnkey solution that includes the mill, final product bins, panels, electrical installation and commissioning, training and and delivery.
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Quick turnaround time and fast installation
Turnaround time is estimated at 2 to 6 months from order. The installation can be completed within 3 weeks.
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Switch between products
You have the option to switch between first and second grade maize meal.
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Ease of use and quick training
The simplicity of the system makes it easy to use and no formal training is required to operate the system. In most cases an operator can be trained in a week on the operation of the essential processes.
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Maintenance made easy
Visits can be scheduled with qualified Roff technicians for regular maintenance. The R-40’s built-in maintenance floors make maintenance a breeze by providing technicians with enough space and easy access to different sections of the mill.
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R-40 Maize Mill Brochure Download
GROSS PROFIT CALCULATOR
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Need a higher capacity?
If you need a higher capacity mill, have a look at the Roff R-70 or C-80, with capacities of 4 or 5 tons per hour, respectively. Both produce exceptional quality maize meal at Roff’s best-in-class extraction rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
Do you ship to other countries?
Do you ship to other countries?
Yes, we ship to all countries in sub-Saharan Africa and other African countries.
How long will it take before I can start milling?
How long will it take before I can start milling?
It depends on where you are and how many orders we have in our queue, but the R-40 can normally be shipped in 3 - 6 months from order. Delivery details will be confirmed on order.
Training
Do you include training?
Do you include training?
Yes, we give introductory training during commissioning.
Do I need qualified staff to run the mill?
Do I need qualified staff to run the mill?
No, the mill was designed so that a technically-minded person could operate and maintain it.
Payment Options
Do you provide finance?
Do you provide finance?
No, but we will provide you or your lender with all the information needed.