Layout comparison

Two layouts, same scale
On the left, the HIO all-in-one layout (Brazil project); on the right, the traditional layout with separate units, rated at 2 t/h, the same class as the 2 t/h HIO model. Both are proven; neither is better in itself, and the choice depends on the customer’s building, output plans and way of working.
Height and steelwork
The HIO machine is about 6060 mm tall and the line about 7800 mm at its highest. In the traditional layout the tower top is about 8900 mm, the water-adding screw about 10000 mm up and the highest point about 12000 mm, on multi-level steel platforms.
- Where the building is tall or already has several levels, the traditional layout fits in easily
- In a single-storey building with limited height, the all-in-one machine fits
What the traditional layout includes
Each machine stands on its own: a combined screen with fan and cyclone, a magnetic separator, a water-adding screw, a rotary valve, a steam header and a moisture extraction fan, with the conditioning tower directly above the flaker.
- Separate machines, so steps such as adding water can be included as needed
- Each machine can be serviced and replaced on its own
What the HIO machine brings together
The vertical steam chest, horizontal steam cooking unit and flaking module are built into one machine; intake cleaning needs only the cleaner-destoner, and everything stands on a flat floor.
- Modular assembly, producing within 5 days of delivery (website)
- The whole machine can be upgraded or moved to another farm (website)

	HIO all-in-one	Traditional layout
Capacity	Range 0.5 / 1 / 2 t/h (layout drawing: 1.5 t/h)	2 t/h
Layout	Cooking, conveying and flaking in one machine	Tower above the flaker, separate machines
Highest point	≈ 7800 mm	≈ 12000 mm
Cooking unit	Steam chest, top about 6060 mm	Conditioning tower, top about 8900 mm
Steelwork	Cleaning platform and ladders	Multi-level platforms and tower support
Auxiliaries	Cleaner-destoner	Combined screen (fan, cyclone), magnetic separator, water-adding screw, rotary valve, steam header, extraction fan
Typical reasons to choose it	Single-storey building, limited height, quick start	Existing multi-level building, or separate steps such as adding water

Heights are measured on the 3D models and approximate; each project is designed to its site.