Mixer saves up to 50% on batch processing times
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Advanced Engineering (Middleton) product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Jan 9, 2002
Savings on batch processing times of 50% can be achieved, with highly consistent results achieved for a wide range of hot and cold product mixes, using the new Ad-Pro system
A high performance processor manufactured by Advanced Engineering (Middleton) Ltd, can be used as a stand-alone batch processor, or built-in to new or existing production lines.
Savings on batch processing times of 50% can be achieved, with highly consistent results achieved for a wide range of hot and cold product mixes.
A moderate capital investment, combined with improved mixing, a dramatic reduction in production times, as well as a reduction in labour requirements means that the equipment can achieve a very short payback period.
Called Ad-Pro, this unit has been developed to provide cost effective solutions to processing problems in the food, chemical, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
It provides the multi-function capacities of blending, dispensing and homogenising for the production of highly stable emulsions and suspensions, while incorporating the additional features of de-aerating, conveying and discharging when incorporated with associated vessels into a production processing line.
Advanced Engineering can make available a test rig assembly to undertake site trials.
This comprises a 200 litre mixing vessel together with two additive feed vessels each of 50 litres capacity.
These are suitable for both wet and dry additive ingredients which are dispensed under vacuum to the mix.
The high shear emulsifier which is fitted incorporates a combination of multi-row toothed rotor/stator cutters, together with a highly efficient propeller to achieve the desired mixing effect.
The mixing vessel capacity and number of additive feed vessels could be modified to suit specific requirements for process line applications.
The product mixing vessel is jacketed with provision made for either heating or cooling water inlet/outlet.
It is fitted with a pressure tested sealed lid suitable for vacuum operation, and a motorised paddle stirrer and scraper is incorporated.
The test rig is also fitted with all necessary mixing valves and drive motors, with operation from a 440 volt 3 phase supply.
The electrical control panel can include PLC controlled operation sequencing, to undertake fully automatic trials on a wide range of processing media.
Provision is made for manual input of mix times and delivery intervals for both wet and dry additive doses.
A three way divert valve is also provided to facilitate laboratory examination and testing of product samples.
All surfaces in contact with the process media are 316 stainless steel with polished finish.
The full test rig assembly is mounted on a stainless steel sub-frame suitable for fork lift transportation and site location.
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