Revolutionize your pet food production with the
Steam and cooling tunnel
for wet pet food processing
The DANA steam and cooling tunnel
At DANA Technology, we specialize in cutting-edge solutions that advance pet food processing. The DANA steam and cooling tunnel is designed to cook and shape wet pet food with precision, ensuring consistent quality in every batch, every time.
With decades of food and pet food processing expertise, we have developed a fully automated, energy-efficient steam and cooling tunnel that moves your business forward.
Consistently perfect pet food – every batch, every time
Consistency, efficiency, and precision are essential in modern pet food production. The DANA steam and cooling tunnel ensures uniform cooking and rapid cooling, delivering superior texture, shape, and moisture control—all while optimizing energy use.
Vagn Hansen, CEO of DANA, shares: “The DANA steam and cooling tunnel is an advanced, fully automated system designed for precision and efficiency. By ensuring exact steam control and rapid cooling, we help manufacturers produce premium-quality pet food without too much waste and with an energy-optimized profile in mind.”
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Benefits of the DANA
steam and cooling tunnel
- Precise steam cooking for uniform texture and product quality
- Energy-efficient operation—reduces steam, water, and electricity consumption
- High-capacity processing from 500 to 4,000 kg per hour
- Automated Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) system for minimal downtime and hygiene compliance
- Consistent results through advanced electronic line control and steam regulation
- Compact, adaptable design for seamless integration into existing production lines
- Fully adjustable settings—control steam, speed, and belt configurations for different product recipes
- Advanced evaporative cooling system prevents sticking and ensures smooth filling
Seamless production from extrusion to cooling
The DANA steam and cooling tunnel integrates extrusion, steam cooking, and rapid cooling into one seamless, high-performance system.
Precision extrusion for consistent products
The DANA extruder processes emulsified meat into uniform strands or ropes, shaped precisely using an exchangeable matrix. Available in 500 mm, 1000 mm, and 1350 mm widths, it supports various shapes and sizes from 3.0 mm to 16 mm.
The duplex model enables simultaneous extrusion of two different products or colors, ensuring flexibility and consistency across batches.
Reliable and efficient extruder performance
Designed for efficiency, the quick-change matrix system allows for fast product adjustments. The pull-back system minimizes waste by preventing dripping, keeping the cooking belt clean.
With durable stainless steel construction, the extruder ensures safe operation even with bone-containing materials – and it’s easy to clean.
Advanced rotary cutter for precise sizing
The DANA rotary cutter delivers accurate and adjustable chunk sizes, using a variable-speed drive motor for real-time length control.
With a capacity of 500 kg/h to 4,000 kg/h, it can be customized for specific production needs. A low-diameter anti-slip conveyor prevents sticking between the cooling belt and cutter, ensuring smooth operation and easy maintenance.
Advanced evaporative cooling for rapid processing
The evaporative cooling system quickly removes surface moisture, preventing product sticking and clumping, improving texture while reducing excess water retention.
Maintenance made easy
The built-in Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) system enables automated, thorough cleaning with minimal downtime. The Auto Cover Lift ensures easy maintenance access, making inspections and adjustments hassle-free.
Made in stainless steel, the tunnel meets the highest hygiene and food safety standards for long-lasting performance.
A superior teflon belt leads to great results
The non-stick Teflon belt prevents sticking and burning, allowing for continuous, uninterrupted production. A precision electronic control system keeps the belt aligned, reducing misalignments and ensuring consistent product quality.
Optimized steady steam system
The DANA steam injection system ensures uniform cooking with precise steam distribution across the stainless steel tunnel. A central valve control enables accurate steam adjustments, while efficient condensate removal stabilizes temperatures. Sensors provide real-time monitoring, guaranteeing optimal product consistency every time.
Technical specifications
| Standard Capacities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Tunnel Cooking & Cooling line | 1.000 kg/h | 2.000 kg/h | 3.000 kg/h |
| EXTRUDER: Electricity | 4,5 Kw | 4,5 Kw | 9,0 Kw |
| Steam Tunnel Cooking: Start up: | 120 Kg/h | 200 Kg/h | 300 Kg/h |
| Consupmtion by full capacity: | 280 Kg/h | 500 Kg/h | 750 Kg/h |
| Electrical Power: 7,5 kw - 3 x 400/230 - 50 Hz | 3,75 Kw | 6,0 Kw | 7,5 Kw |
| Water consumption by full capacity: | 0,1 m3 | 0,1 m3 | 0,1 m3 |
| Compressed Air: | 40 l/min. | 60 l/min. | 80 l/min. |
| Evaporative Cooler: Electricity: - incl. exhaust fan - 3 x 400/230V - 50 Hz | 14,0 kw | 18,0 kw | 28,0 kw |
| Rotor Cutter: Electrical power: - incl. roller transfer unit - 3 x 400/230 V - 50 Hz | 4,5 kw | 7,5 kw | 15,0 kw |
DANA machinery built to move your business forward
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