Togo Customer: JMF-140 Split Colloid Mill for Tomato Sauce

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JMF-140 tomato sauce split colloid mill ordered by Togolese customer — JMF-140 Split Colloid Mill for Tomato Sauce

Item	Contents
Customer Country	Togo
Model	JMF-140 (Split Type)
Application	Tomato sauce / tomato paste grinding & emulsification
Power Supply	3-phase, 380V, 50Hz
Motor Power	11 kW
Rotor Speed	1,700~3,500 rpm
Net Weight	350 kg
Fineness Range	2–40 μm (adjustable via gap setting)
Capacity	2–40 μm (adjustable via gap setting)
Structure	Split type — motor and grinding chamber separated
Customization Required	Yes
Delivery cycle	7 working days
Transaction method	EXW

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Colloid Mill for Tomato Sauce: How a Togo Customer Deployed the JMF-140 Split Colloid Mill

When a food processor in Togo set out to scale up tomato sauce production, the bottleneck was consistency. Hand-ground or poorly emulsified tomato paste produces uneven texture, separation, and short shelf life. The solution was a colloid mill for tomato sauce — specifically our JMF-140 split colloid mill — configured for continuous, high-throughput grinding. This case study walks through the full project: from the first inquiry on July 13 to final acceptance testing at the customer’s freight forwarder on July 27, 2026.

It is a real example of how Wanzhi Machinery supports African food manufacturers with industrial-grade colloid mills and complete tomato sauce production lines.

Project Background: Why Togo Needed a Colloid Mill for Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauce and tomato paste are staple condiments across West Africa, where demand grows steadily with urbanization and a expanding food-service sector. Our Togo customer operates a condiment business and needed to move from batch processing to continuous production to meet rising orders from local distributors and restaurants.

The core challenge: achieving a smooth, stable tomato emulsion at commercial volume. A split colloid mill was the right fit because its separated motor-and-grinding-head design handles high-viscosity materials continuously without overheating — ideal for tomato pulp with solids content.

Keyword context: This article targets buyers searching for a colloid mill for tomato sauce and related terms like tomato sauce production equipment and industrial colloid mill manufacturer. If you are evaluating suppliers, the timeline and specifications below are drawn from an actual shipped unit.

Customer Inquiry & Order Timeline

One of the strengths of working directly with a manufacturer is speed. This project moved from first contact to delivery of goods in 14 days.

Date (2026)	Milestone	Detail
Jul 13	First inquiry	Customer sent initial request specifying tomato sauce application and required capacity.
Jul 15	Order confirmed	After technical clarification on voltage, capacity, and fineness, the customer placed the order.
Jul 23	Production & testing completed	Machine built, run-tested, and visually/functionally inspected against the customer’s requirements.
Jul 24	Logistics loaded	Equipment loaded onto a truck and shipped toward Foshan.
Jul 27	Arrived at freight forwarder	Product reached the customer’s own freight forwarder in the Guangzhou–Foshan area. Forwarder re-tested and confirmed it met the customer’s requirements.

The customer manages their own logistics through a freight forwarder in Guangzhou/Foshan — a common arrangement for West African importers who consolidate cargo at the Pearl River Delta before ocean freight. Our role ended at secure delivery to the forwarder; the forwarder’s own acceptance test confirmed specification compliance.

JMF140 colloid mill grinding section feed inlet — Feed inlet

Interpretation of JMF140 Split colloid mill Specs

380V / 50Hz 3-phase matches the standard industrial power supply used by African manufacturers, eliminating the need for voltage converters.
11 kW motor provides the torque needed for continuous grinding of tomato pulp, which is denser than water-based liquids.
2,500 rpm rotor speed delivers the high-shear action required to break down tomato cell walls and achieve a uniform, shelf-stable emulsion.
Split design keeps the motor isolated from the grinding heat, enabling long-run production without thermal shutdown — critical for a commercial sauce line.

Why a Split-Type Colloid Mill (Not Vertical) for Tomato Sauce

The customer initially considered a vertical colloid mill, but we recommended the split type for three reasons specific to tomato processing:

Heat management. Tomato sauce grinding generates heat. In a vertical mill, the motor sits directly above the grinding chamber, so heat transfers upward and can degrade color and flavor. The split design physically separates the motor, keeping the grinding zone cooler.
High-viscosity handling. Tomato paste is thick. The split mill’s belt-driven rotor spins faster than the motor and pairs with a spacious discharge port, moving viscous material without clogging.
Sanitary cleaning. Sauce lines require frequent cleaning between batches. The split mill’s grinding disc can be removed and cleaned separately with zero dead angles — essential for food hygiene.

For a detailed comparison, see our guide on the differences between vertical, horizontal, and split colloid mills.

Production, Testing & Quality Control

The machine was manufactured to ISO 9001 standards at our facility. Before shipment, we completed:

Run-testing under load to verify stable operation at 2,500 rpm
Fineness verification — confirming the adjustable gap produces the target particle size for smooth sauce
Visual and dimensional inspection against the order specifications
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) report provided to the customer

Because the customer’s freight forwarder in Foshan also performed an independent re-test on July 27 and confirmed the unit met requirements, the handover was smooth and dispute-free.

Logistics: Delivery to the Customer’s Freight Forwarder

A notable detail of this project: the customer did not ask us to handle international freight. Instead, we shipped the colloid mill to their designated freight forwarder in the Guangzhou–Foshan area on July 24. The forwarder received it on July 27, consolidated it with other cargo, and managed the ocean leg to Togo.

This is a flexible model we support for many African and Middle Eastern clients:

EXW / FOB Foshan or Guangzhou — we deliver to your forwarder; you control international shipping and costs.
CIF / DDP — we handle door-to-port or door-to-door if you prefer.

Either way, the equipment is securely crated (wooden frame) to survive long-haul ocean transport.

The rotor and stator of the colloid mill are made of 304 stainless steel turning — Rotor and Stator

Where the JMF-140 Fits in a Tomato Sauce Production Line

A colloid mill is rarely a standalone purchase. In a complete tomato sauce production line, the JMF-140 typically sits in the middle of the process:

Pre-processing: Tomatoes are washed and crushed with a large fruit and vegetable crusher to break them into pulp.
Cooking (optional): The pulp is heated in an electric heating jacketed kettle to develop flavor and reduce water content.
Grinding & emulsification: The JMF-140 colloid mill refines the cooked pulp into a smooth, stable sauce at 2–40 μm fineness.
Mixing & holding: The sauce is homogenized and held in a jacketed stainless steel mixing tank for temperature control.
Filling & packaging: The finished sauce is filled with a fully automatic paste filling machine and sealed for distribution.

This end-to-end approach is why many customers start with a single colloid mill and later expand to a full line with our engineering support.

Why West Africa Is a Growing Market for Food Processing Equipment

Togo and its neighbors (Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire) are seeing rising investment in local food manufacturing. Drivers include:

Import substitution — governments encourage local processing of agricultural commodities like tomatoes instead of importing finished goods.
Urban food service growth — restaurants and processors need consistent, scalable condiment supply.
Cold-chain limitations — shelf-stable paste and sauce reduce reliance on refrigeration.

For manufacturers in the region, a reliable colloid mill for tomato sauce is a foundational investment. We have supplied colloid mills and complete lines to customers across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Togo Customer Deployed the JMF-140 Split Colloid Mill

JMF140 Split-Type Colloid Mill (Not Vertical) for Tomato Sauce

Why Choose Wanzhi Machinery

10+ years of manufacturing & export experience, products in 100+ countries
ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / CE certified manufacturing
Full model range — from JMF-80 to JMF-250 split colloid mills, plus vertical and horizontal types
Custom voltage & configuration — 380V/50Hz, 220V, or other standards on request
Engineering support within 24 hours — technical solutions, layout drawings, and process flow charts
Flexible delivery — ship to your freight forwarder (FOB) or handle international logistics (CIF/DDP)

Browse more customer case studies or contact our team for a quote.

FAQ: Colloid Mill for Tomato Sauce

Q: What power supply does an industrial colloid mill for Africa require?

Most African industrial facilities use 3-phase 380V, 50Hz power. The JMF-140 shipped to our Togo customer was configured exactly for this standard (11 kW, 380V/50Hz). We can also supply 220V or other voltage configurations on request.

Q: What is the difference between a split colloid mill and a vertical colloid mill for sauce?

A split colloid mill separates the motor from the grinding chamber, which keeps the motor cool during long runs, handles high-viscosity materials like tomato paste better, and allows the grinding disc to be removed for thorough cleaning. A vertical colloid mill integrates the motor above the chamber — more compact but prone to heat transfer and harder to clean. For continuous tomato sauce production, the split type is generally recommended.

Q: How long does it take to manufacture and ship a colloid mill from China?

In this Togo case, the order was confirmed on July 15 and production plus testing completed by July 23 — about 8 working days. The machine was loaded for Foshan on July 24 and reached the customer’s freight forwarder on July 27. International ocean transit to West Africa typically adds several weeks, arranged by the customer’s forwarder.

Q: Can Wanzhi ship the colloid mill to my own freight forwarder in China?

Yes. For this project we delivered the machine to the customer’s freight forwarder in the Guangzhou-Foshan area (FOB terms). Many African and Middle Eastern customers consolidate cargo at the Pearl River Delta before ocean freight. We also offer CIF and DDP if you prefer us to handle international shipping.

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