Description Overview NovaStar hammer mill Vertica FZK, primarily applied in the feed manufacturing industry for post- and pre-grinding operations. Also suited for size reduction applications in the flour milling, oil milling and other food processing industries as well as for biomass. Requires no aspiration air for the grinding process, guaranteeing low investment and operating costs. Powerful performance delivers efficient, high capacity grinding. Specifications High capacity grinding with powerful motor of up to 110 kW. Up to 25% less energy consumption compared to horizontal hammer mill design. Moisture loss of ground product down to nearly zero. About 50% reduction of noise emissions in comparison with horizontal hammer mills. Operation and Maintenance Flexible operation with short production change times. Easy access to the machine and simple sieve and hammer changes minimize downtime. Rotor braking using the counter-current principle stops the rotor instantly. Low maintenance through optimized design and features. High-grade materials and the optimized grinding chamber design reduce wear and maintenance. Easy to exchange wear parts, simply fastened by bolts. Easy accessible grinding chamber allows convenient and thorough cleaning. Safety and Protection Machine protection through integrated gravity separator and ferrous matter separator in the feeding unit. Designed to provide explosion protection and top safety. All hazardous operations are provided with multiple protection, ensuring maximum safety for operators.