Corn grits and flour are two of the most widely consumed maize-based products in Nigeria. To produce them efficiently, a maize grinder machine is an essential piece of equipment, whether for small-scale food businesses or large industrial plants.
This guide will provide everything you need to know, including approximate machine prices, machine types, and key factors to consider before making a purchase.

Why are maize grinder machines in high demand in Nigeria?

Corn is one of the most important staple foods in Nigeria, and the demand for corn-based products such as pap, cornmeal, and animal feed is constantly rising. Corn grits and flour, as the basic materials, have a huge market demand.

Many food processing companies choose to purchase maize grinder machines to improve efficiency. Some concentrated agricultural cooperatives also jointly purchased the machine to process corn into grits and flour. It increases the total output value of grain crops and provides them with an additional income beyond just selling raw corn.

application of corn grits grinder
application of corn grits grinder

Key factors affecting the price of maize grinder machine

The price of the machine is several thousand dollars. What affects the price of the machine?

Here are several factors that determine the cost of a maize grinder machine:

  • Different types of maize grinder machines have varying price ranges. The prices from low to high are: manual, electric, and diesel-powered (Diesel models are more expensive due to their engine and fuel system).
  • If you want higher capacity, you will pay more for it. The most important thing is which output can meet your real needs.
  • The choice of material & build quality might differ by a few hundred dollars. Stainless steel and heavy-duty frames have more higher price than the normal ones.
  • Popular brands with a warranty cost more, but they guarantee the quality of the machine and provide stable after-sales service.

Corn grinder purchasing tips

1. Know your purpose and decide the capacity you need

First, determine whether it is for home use or commercial use, and what is the hourly output requirement for commercial use? There are three types of corn grits making machines: large corn grits, small corn grits, and corn flour.

You need to determine which product you need more. If you mainly want to produce cornmeal, then the corn hammer mill grinder is more suitable for your requirements.

2. Ensuring power and energy consumption

It is necessary to make clear whether to use a diesel engine or an electric motor, which is based on the local energy supply. Meanwhile, choose to use single-phase or three-phase electricity.

Although the price of diesel engines is higher than electric motors, regional electricity and oil prices are different. If you use it frequently, this is another issue that needs to be carefully considered.

3. Maintenance and spare parts

For this question, we need to pay attention to whether the machine is easy to clean, whether the blades and screens are easy to replace, and whether the spare parts can be purchased locally.

Sometimes, compared to the price of purchasing the machine, some people spend a lot of money on subsequent repairs. So sometimes it is better to buy a medium-priced but high-quality product than a low-priced product.

Why Taizy maize grinder machine is a good choice?

As a professional agricultural machinery sales company, we have our own factory to make sure that our production process is transparent, with a worry-free process. At the same time, direct shipment from the factory eliminates the middleman’s price. You can buy the most affordable products.

Our shipping services are available all over the world and can be delivered directly to your home. In addition, we have perfect after-sales service, and there are dedicated service personnel to help you solve the problems you encounter when using the machine.

If you are interested in this machine, click the link here to know more: maize grits making machine(it includes some FAQ, the machine’s specific parameters, and its operation methods).