SOSLAND PUBLISHING years " Today, the fact that the operator has less direct contact with the machines is a benefit in itself in terms of safety, " Galli said. " But this is not enough if the machines are not designed with this aspect in mind. In fact, the logic is not that of the operator going to the machine to check its condition, but it is the machine that 'calls' the operator when necessary. This is possible through the ongoing exchange of information between the machine and management system. " Energy savings Flour milling is a business with a notoriously tight profit margin, so milling companies are always looking to reduce costs. One of the biggest expenses for a milling operation is energy consumption since the process involves so many pieces of equipment. In recent years, great strides have been made by equipment manufacturers in developing energy-efficient machinery. " The application of energy-saving technology, whether Variable frequency drive motors and soft-start motors have helped millers enjoy huge energy savings. it's variable frequency drive compressors or pneumatic systems that run just to meet demand, or the use of energy-efficient equipment and automation systems, they 42 June 2021 / World Grain / World-Grain.com Photo courtesy of Loulis Mills Credithttp://www.maxtex.net http://www.World-Grain.com