Miller Magazine Issue 109 / January 2019

74 MILLER / JANUARY 2019 “Sieve cleaners can differ dramatically in terms of quality and workmanship. Whether a sieve cleaner effectively cleans - including hard to reach corners - whether it lasts long and protects the operational environment, whether it is food- compatible and meets the requirements of the EU and the FDA, depends on a variety of parameters: shape, size, weight, material and workmanship. High quality in sieve cleaners is worthwhile, because both the flour quality and the yield can be positively influenced by a high-quality sieve cleaner.” Plansifters play a key role in daily mill opera- tions. In the different passages they are respon- sible for sifting and classifying of semolina and flours. Their efficiency depends, among other things, on how intensively and effectively the sieve surfaces are cleaned. Sieve cleaners are known to be used to permanently clean the sc- reens, with dramatic differences in quality and workmanship on the market. As simple as a sieve cleaner may look at first glance: it is so different in terms of its efficiency due to its workmanship, material, design, size and weight. This article, written by Mirko Filip - General Manager of Filip Sieve Cleaners -, explains what to look for when choosing the right sieve cleaners. It also makes transparent why high-quality produ- cts pay off and why investing in high-quality sieve cleaners is extremely rewarding for the mill. German company Filip Sieve Cleaners has almost 100-years experiences in the sieve cle- Why high-quality sieve cleaners pay off and positively influence the yield in the mill? Mirko Filip General Manager FILIP SIEVE CLEANERS