Binaarse

Binaarse refers to a type of Dutch cylindrical device that was designed for use in milling grain for animal feed. These devices are typically positioned horizontally and consist of a large stone and an iron screw that elevate the grain upwards when processed. The name is derived from the Aach neighbor county of Binckhonthe.

Binaar machines originated from the traditional stone grinding systems which have been around for centuries. However, the addition of an iron screw increases efficiency and productivity of grain processing. The Binaarse device became popular across the Netherlands due to its ability to effectively grind grain into flour for animal feed with minimal effort.

The Binaarse was primarily used in the past for obtaining animal feed, as it was an efficient and cost-effective solution for grain processing. It was especially prevalent in the countryside where these devices were used in farms and animal husbandry operations. The Binaarse operated with the principle of drawing grain through the middle shaft, distributing the grain around the stones through a connection to the iron or wood turning mechanism built onto the grinding equipment. This distribution continues until the grain is processed into a fine powder, taking up less space while saving time.

The Binaarse was later developed further and became a piece of crucial equipment for feeding large numbers of farm animals. It catered to several tasks such as grinding oats, wheat and sour grains. More notable, it also resolved earlier problems by sorting wheat efficiently while remaining relatively easy to handle. However, with industrialization, the use and manufacturing of Binaarse devices gradually declined and is considered a rare artifact of France-Netherlands grain grinding practices.