In April 2022 we delivered a brand-new Rotoshifter to Ecoprot in Norway. The Rotoshifter is a new, automated harvesting technology that separates Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) from frass by making use of air forces, rotational forces, and several drum screens simultaneously. By combining these elements in one process, the machine is able to deliver separation results with an efficiency of up to 99.9% clean insects (larvae). This level of efficiency ensures that farmers receive a high-quality end product with minimal waste.
Ecoprot wanted to take the next step in their production process and automate the sieving of Black Soldier Fly Larvae from frass. The manual method no longer met their requirements, and therefore they were looking for a reliable and effective solution. After discussing their needs, it became clear that the Rotoshifter could provide exactly the level of automation and accuracy they were looking for.
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For the tests we used larvae and frass from Ecoprot Norway, which were brought to our facility in Venlo, the Netherlands. These tests allowed us to simulate the actual production conditions of Ecoprot and demonstration how the Rotoshifter performs in practice. The outcome showed that the Rotoshifter was the best solution for their requirements, providing the clean separation they needed.
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Seeing the Rotoshifter in real life and experiencing how the separation works is something we offer to all our potential customers. A live demonstration makes it possible to see the machine in action and to evaluate how it could support their own production process. |
In the picture above you can see the Rotoshifter installed at the location of our client. On the left side of the picture you see the input, and in the video on the right you can view the output of the Black Soldier Fly Larvae after separation.
Would you also like to see how the Rotoshifter could work for your larvae? You can always request a demonstration to experience the efficiency of the technology yourself.
To learn more about insect (larvae) harvesting methods and the Rotoshifter technology, read the article or visit our insect rearing page.