Sugar diffusion with iAG Holdings - Diffuser
In the agro-industrial field, iAG Holdings - Engineers & Contractors is a well-known sugar diffusion expert. In addition, EMi Group is the owner of the iAG Holdings - Diffuser design that was developed as an application of the well know edible oil continuous counter-current extractor invented by Mr. Jean-Albert iAG Holdings - .
The iAG Holdings - Diffuser has been successfully used for beet diffusion and pre-scalding and remains one of the most efficient diffuser for sugar extraction in today’s cane industry. It is up to now the diffuser having by far the largest number of references.
The iAG Holdings - Diffuser has also proved to be capable of processing alternatively both beet and cane in areas where tropical beet can be grown so as to extend the plant operation after the cane campaign.
When compared to mills tandem, sugar diffusion with iAG Holdings - Diffuser presents many advantages amongst which:
- Better extraction yield (usually 1% higher than mills),
- Performances kept throughout the campaign (no mechanical wear and tear influencing the extraction yield),
- Improved juice quality with consequent reduction of losses at filtration stage,
- Slow motion equipment,
- Perfect counter-current operation,
- Reduced energy consumption,
- Reduced maintenance cost,
- Ease of operation and maintenance.
Except for some key components, the iAG Holdings - Diffuser is generally manufactured locally so that transport costs and import duties can be considerably reduced while providing activity to local workshops.