This course is presented by Dennis Forte & Associates, organised by ExtruAfrica.

Participants can attend on site, or via live-streaming (in South Africa Standard Time Zone).

Overview

This 3-day course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes, and the formulation of extruded products. Principles learned will be demonstrated using the CFAM pilot plant facility. The program is relevant to the production of all types of extruded products - eg expanded snacks and breakfast cereals, pastas and third generation snack pellets, pet foods and aquafeeds. The course applies to both single and twin screw extrusion technology.

We take the approach of presenting the theory of how the extrusion process works - but with a practical focus, relating it to typical extrusion processes. This understanding not only assists the planning and engineering of extrusion lines, and the formulation of extruded products, but provides a basis for managers and operators in the running of extrusion plants.

Objectives

To provide an understanding of extrusion technology to —

Enable the design of appropriate extrusion lines
Assist the formulation of extruded product that run efficiently
Assist line managers to plan efficient operation and maintenance
Provide extruder operators with the tolls to understand how to best maintain optimum processes.

Who Should Attend?

This program provides value to those planning or running extrusion operations - from engineers, managers and line supervisors, to extruder operators. Note that many topics are quite technical in nature, but we start from basics, assuming no prior knowledge, so that participants can take understanding at a level appropriate to their requirements.

Sponsor

This course is sponsored by CFAM. We appreciate support/sponsorship from companies involved in providing equipment and services relevant to Extrusion.

Become a Sponsor

Registration Fee

To book places at this course, click below to access the registration form on the ExtruAfrica website.

ExtruAfrica Registration

OUR CANCELLATION POLICY

Fees, less a 15% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration prior to the closing date for registrations. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.

We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. Dennis Forte & Associates liability is limited to the registration fee only, and Dennis Forte & Associates cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.

Venue

Participants can attend on site (TBA), or via live-streaming (in South Africa Standard Time Zone).

Extrusion R&D Centre
Kanaalweg 102
Potchefstroom
South Africa
2520

Further Information & Enquiries

Visit the ExtruAfrica course webpage, or via our Contact page.

Extrusion training can also be offered to companies on-site at their facility, at a level suitable for operators, or for technical staff.

Course Presenter

Mr Dennis Forte, a chemical engineer with extensive experience in extrusion processing and die design, including aquafeed production. Dennis has worked with a wide variety of companies and extruded products.

Books by Course Presenter

Available to course participants at 20% discount to list price. If pre-ordered (see option on Registration Form), a copy will be provided at the course. Limited spare copies will also be available for perusal/purchase at the course until sold out (orders at the same book cost, plus delivery, will be accepted for delivery after the course).

Food & Feed Extrusion Technology:
An Applied Approach to Extrusion Theory

This book provides background on extrusion technology relevant to all types of extruded food products.
› Hardcover ZAR2600 (USD176 / EUR150)

The Design of Food Extrusion Dies

This book is unique in providing specific guidance on die design, with worked examples and tutorials.
› Hardcover ZAR3050 (USD208 / EUR176)

Food Extrusion Process Scale-Up & Process Transfer:
Witchcraft or Science?

Scaling an extrusion process involves an understanding of many process variables. This book shows how scientific and engineering principles can be used to achieve the required outcome.
› Hardcover ZAR2950 (USD200 / EUR170)

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