Name: Neuhaus Neotec - Maestro Drum Roaster
Brand: Neuhaus Neotec

Question 1

Which Maestro model should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose by throughput — from 1,000 kg/h (Maestro 1000) to 4,000 kg/h (Maestro 4000). All five models share the same drum design, controls and roast quality; see the Available variations table for batch sizes.

Question 2

Is the Maestro a drum roaster or a fluidised-bed roaster?

Accepted Answer

The Maestro is a drum roaster with a double-walled drum, but it combines the drum with Neuhaus Neotec's RFB hot-gas technology for unusually flexible roasting profiles. For buyers, the practical result is controlled heat transfer, repeatable profiles and a process that can be matched to the required flavour target.

Question 3

Can the Maestro repeat a roast profile exactly?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Neuhaus Neotec Maestro Drum Roaster's PROFILE DESIGNER lets operators pre-draw a target temperature-time curve, and the control system automatically matches it from the very first batch of the day. This eliminates the variation that occurs during manual warmup and lets a new operator reproduce an experienced roastmaster's profile with precision. The system logs each batch, so any deviation from the target curve is recorded and traceable — which is increasingly important for roasteries supplying quality-audited retailers or foodservice chains.

Question 4

How consistent is the roast?

Accepted Answer

The Neuhaus Neotec Maestro Drum Roaster holds roast colour to approximately ±2 points on the Neuhaus Neotec Colortest II scale and moisture to ±0.2% across batches. This is achieved through the double-walled drum design, precisely positioned baffle plates, variable drum speed and the CONDUX flap system for aroma control. For commercial roasteries supplying supermarket or foodservice customers, this level of batch-to-batch consistency is essential — it means no re-roasting, no rejected batches and no flavour drift between production runs.

Question 5

How easy is the Maestro to maintain?

Accepted Answer

The Neuhaus Neotec Maestro Drum Roaster opens fully at the front via a swivel mechanism, giving complete, unobstructed access to the drum interior for cleaning and inspection. This design allows a thorough clean-down between roast types without disassembly, reducing changeover time significantly. Neuhaus Neotec supplies original spare parts with global logistics and supports installation and commissioning in the Middle East and South Asia through its regional service network.

Question 6

Which options are available?

Accepted Answer

An air-lift destoner, green-coffee preheating and exhaust-gas cleaning, plus DARK ROAST and TRIPLE-A roasting software. The final option package can be configured around product range, emissions requirements, utilities and the planned level of automation.

Question 7

Is the Maestro made in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Neuhaus Neotec Maestro Drum Roaster is engineered and manufactured by Neuhaus Neotec at their facilities in Germany, where the company has been building industrial roasting systems for over 60 years. German-origin machinery brings consistent build quality, long service life and access to Neuhaus Neotec's complete network of factory-trained service engineers and original spare parts. For buyers in the Middle East and India, this also means EU-standard electrical and safety certification as standard, simplifying compliance and integration into existing production environments.

Roasting Time	8–20 minutes
Roast Colour	down to 60 CTN (NN Colortest II), variation avg ±2 points
Moisture	4–5%, variation avg ±0.2%
Heating	external burner in hot-gas circuit
Quenching	combined drum and cooler quenching possible
Dimensions & Weight	on request (vary by model)

Model	Batch size	Roasting capacity
Maestro 1000	120–250 kg	up to 1,000 kg/h
Maestro 1500	200–330 kg	up to 1,500 kg/h
Maestro 2000	250–420 kg	up to 2,000 kg/h
Maestro 3000	400–660 kg	up to 3,000 kg/h
Maestro 4000	450–800 kg	up to 4,000 kg/h

Neuhaus Neotec - Maestro Drum Roaster

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