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Video Training Series on Milling & Grain Processing Systems

In the milling and grain processing sector, visual training materials play a critical role in quickly and effectively imparting technical knowledge and skills. Video-based training facilitates understanding of complex mechanical systems, makes abstract concepts concrete, and ensures proper learning of practical skills.

As Tanış A.Ş., with over 60 years of industry experience, we are proud to offer our comprehensive video training series prepared by our expert team to mill professionals. This video series is a rich educational resource covering all areas of the milling industry, from basic concepts to advanced optimization techniques.

Our video training programs have been filmed by our experienced operators and engineers in real operating environments, showing practical applications in detail alongside theoretical knowledge. This enables:

  • Shortened training time for new personnel
  • More permanent learning of technical information
  • Reduced error rates in critical procedures
  • Improved equipment maintenance and troubleshooting skills
  • Increased occupational safety awareness
  • An ideal resource for employees who prefer visual and auditory learning

Mill Systems Introduction and Basic Training Videos

General Overview Video Series of Mill Systems

This video series introducing all sections and main systems of mill facilities is an ideal starting point, especially for personnel new to the industry.

Modern Mill Structure and Main Components Video Tour: In this comprehensive video, the five main sections of a modern flour mill (grain receiving, cleaning, tempering, grinding, and packaging) are introduced through a virtual tour. Images shot with 360° camera technology give viewers the feeling of walking through the facility.

From Grain to Flour: Process Flow Diagram and Inter-Equipment Relationship Video: The entire process from wheat entry to the mill until flour packaging is explained by combining animations with real footage. The video visually emphasizes critical points in the process flow and relationships between equipment.

Grain Preparation and Cleaning Systems Visual Introduction: In this video, grain cleaning equipment is introduced along with their operating principles. Internal structures and operating mechanisms of equipment such as aspirators, destoners, trieur, and magnetic separators are shown in detail with sectional animations.

Mill Terminology and Technical Information Video Training

Technical terms and concepts specific to the milling sector are made more understandable by explaining them with visual supports.

Mill Terms and Industry Language Visual Dictionary: This video dictionary explaining over 200 industry-specific technical terms also presents visuals of related equipment or processes alongside each term. An interactive timeline allows viewers to quickly access terms of interest.

Mill Diagrams Reading and Understanding Video Guide: This training explains step by step the symbols in mill diagrams, the equipment they represent, and how to follow product flow. How to interpret complex diagrams is shown through real process diagrams.

Mill Safety and Occupational Health Video Training

This video series explaining safe working principles and procedures in mill facilities contains critical information to prevent workplace accidents and provide a healthy work environment.

Dust Explosion Risks and Prevention Techniques Visual Presentation: This video explaining the explosion risk created by flour dust explains the mechanism of dust explosions, risk factors, and prevention techniques. Demonstrations conducted in controlled environments impressively show the explosive potential of flour dust.

LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) Procedures Application Demonstration: This video shows step by step the locking-tagging procedures required for isolation of energy sources during equipment maintenance. Appropriate LOTO techniques and safe working methods for different equipment types are explained in detail.

Equipment Use and Operation Video Training

Cleaning and Preparation Systems Usage Videos

This video series showing correct use and optimum settings of grain cleaning and preparation equipment covers operations in the first and critical stage of the mill.

Destoner and Magnetic Separator Setting and Usage Guide: This video shows in detail the operating principle of destoner equipment, air flow and table inclination settings, and correct use of magnetic separators. Optimum setting parameters for different grain types are explained practically.

Tempering Systems Control and Operation Demonstration: This video explaining critical parameters of wheat tempering process, moisture measurement, and control systems shows step by step the use of automatic and manual tempering systems. Ideal tempering times and moisture ratios for different wheat types are presented in tables.

Grinding Systems Operation Videos

This video series explaining optimum use and settings of grinding systems, which are the heart of the mill, contains critical information for quality flour production.

Roller Setting and Operation Video Demonstration: This video shows in detail the control and adjustment of the distance between rollers, ensuring roller parallelism, and optimum roller settings for different passages. Practical demonstrations by expert operators facilitate understanding of correct techniques.

Sieve Systems Usage and Control Techniques Training: This video explaining sieve systems control, sieve tension adjustment, sieve cleaning ball control, and optimum vibration settings contains all necessary information for efficient use of sieve systems.

Control and Automation Systems Usage Videos

This video series explaining the use and management of modern mill control systems contains information that will enable full advantage to be taken of automation.

SCADA Systems User Interface Training Video: This video explaining the screens, functions, and correct use of mill SCADA systems shows how operators can control the entire facility from a single interface. Practical tips are provided for monitoring, adjusting, and optimizing process parameters.

Recipe Management and Parameter Settings Video Training: This video explaining recipe creation, saving, and application procedures for different flour types shows effective use of the automation system’s recipe management features. Points to consider during transition from one recipe to another are emphasized.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting Video Training

Preventive Maintenance Applications Video Series

This video series explaining the maintenance procedures necessary to prevent equipment failures and increase facility reliability contains valuable information for implementing planned maintenance programs.

Daily Maintenance Control Points Visual Guide: This video presents the points that should be checked daily in a mill facility, maintenance steps, and control lists. How to check critical points, what to pay attention to, and early signs of possible problems are shown in detail.

Lubrication Points and Correct Lubrication Techniques Demonstration: This video explaining lubrication points in mill equipment, correct oil types, and lubrication techniques contains critical information to extend equipment life. Maintenance of manual and automatic lubrication systems is shown step by step.

Roller Systems Maintenance and Adjustment Videos

This video series explaining the maintenance and adjustment of roller systems, the most critical equipment of the mill, contains all necessary information for optimization of roller performance.

Roller Parallelism Control and Adjustment Demonstration: This video shows in detail the control and adjustment of parallelism between rollers, use of special measuring tools, and correct adjustment techniques. The effect of parallelism adjustment on product quality and roller life is emphasized.

Roller Surface Control and Flute Condition Evaluation Video: This video containing criteria for evaluating the condition of roller surfaces, wear signs, and information needed to determine roller replacement time serves as a comprehensive guide for roller surface maintenance.

Failure Diagnosis and Resolution Video Series

This video series explaining systematic approaches for diagnosis and resolution of equipment failures has been prepared to develop problem-solving skills and minimize failure times.

General Failure Diagnosis Methodology and Approach Video: This video presents a systematic approach for diagnosing system failures, explaining troubleshooting methodology step by step. Techniques for asking the right questions, analyzing symptoms, and determining root causes are shown with practical examples.

Mechanical Failure Detection and Resolution Training Series: This video series containing step-by-step instructions for diagnosis, causes, and resolution of mechanical failures commonly encountered in mill equipment provides practical solutions for common problems.

Quality Control and Laboratory Video Training

Raw Material Analysis and Evaluation Video Series

This video series explaining the laboratory analyses necessary for correct evaluation of grain quality contains critical information for the first stage of quality control.

Wheat Sampling Techniques Visual Guide: This video shows in detail correct sampling techniques from grain piles and silos, use of sample dividers, and representative sample preparation steps. The importance of correct sampling and common errors are emphasized.

Moisture and Protein Measurement Equipment Usage Training: This video explaining correct use of moisture determination devices, NIR analyzers, and protein measurement equipment, calibration procedures, and interpretation of results contains all necessary information for precise measurements.

Flour Analysis and Quality Control Video Training

This video series explaining the laboratory tests and analyses necessary for evaluating flour quality provides important information for ensuring quality consistency.

Farinograph and Extensograph Test Application Guide: This video shows in detail the correct application of farinograph and extensograph tests that measure rheological properties of dough, interpretation of results, and evaluation of quality parameters.

Gluten Washing and Evaluation Step-by-Step Demonstration: This is a comprehensive video training explaining manual and automatic gluten washing procedures for determining gluten amount and quality in flour, gluten index test, and evaluation of results.

Advanced Level and Specialization Video Training

Process Optimization and Performance Enhancement Video Series

This video series explaining advanced techniques for increasing mill performance and efficiency contains valuable information for experienced operators and managers.

Mill Diagram Analysis and Optimization Guide: This video presents strategies for analyzing existing mill diagrams, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing process flow. Effects of diagram changes on product quality and facility efficiency are explained through case studies.

Extraction Rate Increase Techniques and Applications: This video explaining strategies for maintaining quality while increasing flour extraction rate, optimization of roller and sieve settings, and fine-tuning of process parameters provides practical techniques for increasing mill efficiency.

Product Diversification and Special Flours Video Training

This video series explaining production techniques for special-purpose flours and alternative grain products beyond standard flour production has been prepared for mills wanting to expand their product portfolio.

Special Purpose Flours Production Techniques Video: This video explains in detail production techniques for special-purpose flours such as pastry, börek, pizza, and baklava flours, required process settings, and quality control parameters. Special requirements of each flour type are emphasized.

Whole Wheat and Bran Flour Production Process Settings: This video explaining production processes of whole wheat flour, bran flour, and high nutritional value flours, equipment settings, and special requirements contains comprehensive information for producing healthy flour products.

Video Training Platform Usage Guide

Access to Video Training and Navigation

This section explaining the use of Tanış A.Ş.’s digital training platform and methods of accessing video content provides guidance for getting maximum benefit from training resources.

Training Portal Membership and Login Video Guide: This video shows step by step membership to Tanış A.Ş. training portal, login procedures, and user account management. Platform features and navigation tips are explained in detail.

Video Categories and Navigation Manual: This video explaining how training videos are categorized, search and filtering functions, and how to reach relevant content fastest facilitates platform use.

Interactive Video Features and Learning Tools

This section introducing interactive features of video training and supporting learning tools explains additional resources provided to increase training effectiveness.

Interactive Quiz and Assessment Tools Usage Guide: This video explains in detail the use of interactive quizzes at the end of each training module, knowledge assessment tools, and steps required for certification.

Note-Taking and Marking Features Demonstration: This video explaining note-taking while watching videos, marking important points, and later accessing these notes helps personalize the learning experience.

Conclusion

Tanış A.Ş.’s comprehensive video training series is designed to provide valuable knowledge and skills to all professionals in the milling and grain processing sector at every stage of their careers. Using the power of visual learning, these trainings make complex technical knowledge understandable and applicable, containing the most current information and best practices in the sector.

Our video training library is continuously expanded and updated in line with new technologies and improved methodologies. Viewer feedback plays an important role in developing our training content, and special video content is also prepared for our customers’ specific needs.

We invite you to benefit from Tanış A.Ş.’s expert knowledge and experience to optimize your mill operations, develop your personnel competencies, and increase the efficiency of your facilities.

For your special training needs or more information about the video training series, please contact our Training and Technical Support department.