The power of CORN COB

The cob is the central core of the maize ear, that is, the "heart" where grains attach before shelling. It is a tough, fibrous, cylindrical structure left after corn grains are harvested.

At COBTEK we transform an agricultural product into an intelligent biomaterial capable of absorbing, transporting, and powering sustainable industrial solutions.

1.
Crushing

Trituración

2.
Grading

Clasificación

3.
Packaging

Envasado

The product comes solely from physically processed corn, free of chemicals and additives. As an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic absorbents, it reduces environmental impact, is biodegradable, and compostable. The same material can be used in:

• Animal Nutrition

• Agricultural Industry

• Industrial Cleaning

• Polishing & Abrasives

A versatile, scalable, and adaptable product.

The corn cob has 2 primary industrial presentations

GRITS - GRANULAR

Resistant and dust-free particles, designed for industrial abrasion and absorption applications, guaranteeing efficient and consistent performance. They represent a biodegradable and sustainable alternative that reduces environmental impact without compromising quality in demanding processes.

Excellent flowability
Dust-free
High density
Good abrasion resistance
Processed without chemical additives or solvents
Moisture and particle size controlled in industrial production
Structure favoring gradual incorporation and release of substances
High mechanical hardness (~4.5 on Mohs scale)
Available in multiple grain sizes
High absorption capacity

Explore grain sizes and custom grading options

M20/40

Commonly used as a polishing agent to clean cement, wood, and metals, or as a carrier for animal feed, flavorings, and medicines.

  • Polishing agent for cleaning cement, wood, and metals.
  • Carrier for animal feed, flavorings, and medicines.
  • Dust-free.
  • High density.

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