Cylindrical body for applications:
• With all material loaded by conveyor
• For vacuum loading
• For vacuum degassing, inert atmosphere, and drying
• For containment of volatiles
• For high speed or high shear blending
U-tub body for applications that require:
• The most compact blender, for use in a congested plant area
• Manual loading hatches for minor ingredients
• Swing up covers for sanitation between dissimilar recipes
• Lower speed blending to reduce impact and/or frictional heat
• Single or double inner, and outer, ribbons
Capacities from 30 to 440 cu.ft. working volume
Jacketed body for non-contact heating or cooling:
• Hot or chilled water
• Steam to 150 psig
• Thermal fluids
Construction Features & Options
• 304 or 316 stainless
• Sanitary internal finish
• Abrasion resistant paddles and arms
• Clad agitator shaft
• Clad end plates
• Removable end plate(s)
• Removable agitator via stub shafts
• Spray nozzles or header for liquid additions
• Plug style swing gates to eliminate idle (unmixed) pockets
• Gas purged seals for abrasion resistance or sanitary applications
• Single inner & outer ribbon (most common)
• Double inner and outer ribbons (ribbons at 180°) for fastest blend or least re-segregation
• Close clearance from ribbons/paddles to body, for thorough cleanout
• Extra heavy construction for long service life
• Round or plate style supports for ribbons or paddles, gusseted for strength
