Paddle Mixers for Batch UseImportant selection criteria for the right batch paddle mixer
Several factors determine the optimal size of the paddle mixer. The size of the mixer is based on the required capacity. Begin this selection procedure by determining the required throughput of the bulk material to be mixed in cubic meters, per minute or per hour.
Additionally, the filling rate of the mixer must be considered — is it manually filled by pouring bags into the mixer, or is dosing equipment used, such as dosing screws or weighed feeder systems? The discharge of the mixed bulk also affects the cycle time in the mixing process; is the discharge structured or done via a product drop through a bomb door that collects the entire content of the mixer in a hopper.
Important factors for selecting a batch paddle mixer:
- Filling rate, manual or automatic
- Discharge rate, controlled or bulk drop into underlying hopper
- Mixing time
- Batch variations
- Cleaning between product changes
Innovative Technology and Unique Operation
The Klinkenberg dual-shaft paddle mixer distinguishes itself by the weightless zone principle. This advanced process uses counter-rotating shafts and specially designed paddles that suspend the materials. The result is an unmatched mixing performance:
- Free movement of particles regardless of size, shape, or density.
- Super-fast mixing cycles, ranging from 10 seconds to 1 minute.
- Minimal heat generation and low shear forces, perfect for delicate or heat-sensitive products such as flakes and spray-dried powders.
