Turnkey TVP & Plant-Based Meat Extrusion Line
High-shear co-rotating twin-screw extrusion solutions for textured vegetable protein (TVP), soya chunks, and plant-based meat. Engineered for optimal protein denaturation, precise fiber alignment, and industrial-scale throughput.
High-Efficiency Plant-Based Protein Production
Designed for commercial vegetarian food plants, our automated TVP processing line delivers premium protein chunks, flakes, and granules for plant-based meat production, with capacities from 150 kg/h to 1.2 Ton/h. Built with food-grade SUS304 stainless steel and powered by high-shear twin-screw extrusion technology.
Optimized Raw Material Formulation
Our extrusion technology handles a variety of plant-based ingredients, ensuring optimal protein denaturation and fiber alignment. Supported materials include:
- Corn Flour
- Wheat Flour
- Rice Flour
- Soy Lecithin
- Fish & Meat Meal
- Fish Oil & Fat
Versatile Production for Global Plant-Based Markets
Soya Chunks & Nuggets
High water absorption rate and realistic meat-like fibrous chewiness. Ideal for canned vegetarian foods, stews, curries, and industrial food service.
Minced Soya & Granules
Fine, highly uniform granules. Designed as a highly functional meat extender and binder for burger patties, sausages, and dumplings.
Protein Flakes & Strips
Thin, highly aligned protein sheets and strips. Optimized for premium vegan jerky, high-protein healthy snacks, and pulled meat products.
Turnkey Solutions & Precision Extrusion Dies
Complete Turnkey Production Line
Fully continuous, automated TVP extrusion ecosystem built with food-grade stainless steel for zero batch-to-batch variation.
High-Shear Twin Screws
Premium 38CrMoAl alloy steel screws engineered for extreme mechanical shear, ensuring perfect protein denaturation and fibrous texture.
Complete TVP Processing Flow
Standard 7-step twin-screw extrusion process for premium textured vegetable protein production
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Mixing
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Conveying
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Extruding
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Air Conveying
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Drying
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Cooling
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Packaging
Engineering & Plant Layout Design
Custom Plant Layout Design
Planning to build a new plant-based protein facility?We’ve got you covered. Our expert engineering team provides comprehensive 2D and 3D factory layout drawings strictly based on your specific workshop dimensions. From raw material storage and high-shear extrusion units to multi-layer belt drying and bagging sections, we optimize your plant’s workspace flow, utility distributions (water, steam, power), and environmental zoning to maximize your line’s Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and eliminate production bottlenecks. 
OUR FACILITY
Precision Manufacturing Process
Advanced Extrusion System
Available in standard and high-torque configurations. Our large units feature specialized twin-screw profiles to thermo-mechanically process materials, ensuring optimal protein denaturation while maximizing fibrous texture quality.
Multi-Layer Continuous Conveyor Drying Oven
Utilizes multi-layer belt conveyors with a double-roller chain drive. Equipped with precise temperature control and a hot wind cycle device to gently extract protein moisture equally.
Continuous Cooling & Sifting System
A fully integrated cooling conveyor featuring a convective fan system to rapidly drop product temperatures. The continuous rotary sifter ensures pure TVP granules without micro-dust leakage.
ZH65-III Twin-Screw Extruder
Designed for startup operations, delivering a stable 120-150 kg/h capacity. This compact double-screw unit perfectly handles pet and fish feed within a 3000×1100×1950mm footprint.
ZH70-II Twin-Screw Extruder
A medium-scale powerhouse offering an efficient 200-250 kg/h capacity. It features a robust double-screw structure for continuous pet and fish feed processing at 3300×1100×2250mm.
ZH85-II Twin-Screw Extruder
Engineered for heavy-duty commercial demands, powerfully processing 400-500 kg/h. This robust model (3580×1040×2050mm) ensures maximum stability and high-yield pellet extrusion for industrial applications.
Your Trusted Partner in Extrusion Technology
National High-Tech Enterprise & ISO 9001 Certified Source Factory
Since 2010, Jinan Zhuoheng Extrusion Machinery has specialized in the R&D and precision manufacturing of twin-screw extrusion systems. Eliminating middlemen, we deliver 100% factory-direct pricing, custom formula support, and complete turnkey engineering services worldwide.
- 15+ Years — Extrusion R&D Experience
- 60+ Countries — Global Installations
- 20+ Patents — Proprietary Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our TVP extrusion lines
Why is a co-rotating twin-screw extruder required for TVP production rather than a single-screw extruder?
Soya protein texturization is a complex rheological process. Proteins must undergo intensive thermochemical protein denaturation and molecular alignment under high temperature, high pressure, and controlled mechanical shear. A single-screw extruder lacks the distributive mixing capacity and independent shear speed control needed to process dense, high-protein formulations without clogging. Co-rotating twin screws generate positive displacement and self-cleaning intermeshing profiles, ensuring uniform Specific Mechanical Energy (SME) transfer and a high-yield fibrous bite.
Soya flour is highly abrasive. How durable are your screws and barrels under continuous high-shear?
For heavy-duty TVP extrusion, we construct our screws using high-grade 38CrMoAl alloy steel treated with deep nitriding, achieving a surface hardness of ≥HV850 and a case depth of 0.5–0.8mm. This provides exceptional wear resistance under intense mechanical stress. For plants running highly abrasive formulations (such as high-ash grain combinations), we offer premium bimetallic barrel bushings to double the nominal wear life, thereby safeguarding your Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing downtime.
Can your standard TVP lines also manufacture HMMA (high-moisture plant-based meat)?
Standard dry TVP operates at 15%–30% moisture and utilizes a face-cutting die for instant steam flash-off and expansion. HMMA requires a wet texturization process (50%–70% moisture) to achieve authentic plant-based meat textures and must solidify under continuous cooling. Our high-torque twin-screw extruders are fully capable of both. However, producing HMMA requires exchanging the standard rotary cutter for our specialized water-jacketed long cooling die and installing high-precision liquid dosing pumps. Please contact our team for a dual-purpose line configuration.
Do you provide standard raw material formulations and ingredient blending support for new TVP factories?
Yes, absolutely. We do not just sell machinery; we deliver operational success. Every turnkey TVP project includes our field-tested formulations (optimized for defatted soy flour, soy protein isolate, pea protein, and wheat gluten ratios). During commissioning, our on-site food technologists will calibrate these recipes using your local raw materials to ensure you achieve a perfect fiber tear and chewing texture.
What motor brands and electrical components are standard on Zhuoheng lines?
To guarantee continuous, fail-safe 24/7 industrial performance, we standardly equip our extruders with Siemens (China) main motors, Delta or ABB frequency inverters, ABB relays, and Schneider electrical parts. This premium electric matrix ensures stable voltage regulation and automated protection under sudden overload.
What is your overseas technical support, on-site installation, and operator training policy?
We provide comprehensive turnkey delivery globally. We dispatch senior mechanical and electrical field engineers directly to your facility overseas to manage the physical assembly, utility piping/wiring, machinery calibration, formula fine-tuning, and to deliver on-site training to your local operators on routine operations and preventative maintenance.
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No. 21, Daqiao Road, Daqiao Town, Tianqiao District, Ji’nan, Shandong, China
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Email:
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