Batch Mixer Boasts Exceptional Quality in Short Times

Gebr. Lödige Maschinenbau introduced the Ploughshare FKM 2000 batch mixer at the recent POWTECH 2013 event. The model, designed for the preparation of bulk material, is characterised by a low-maintenance mixer, short mixing times whilst achieving outstanding mixing quality as well as high batch reproducibility. Also, depending on the application, various equipment options are available, e.g., the mixer is available with humidification and granulation devices.

The batch mixer operates according to the process of the mechanically generated turbulent fluidised bed established by Lödige. In the batch mixer’s cylindrical drum, Ploughshare shovels rotate, subjecting the bulk material to a three-dimensional mixing movement and ensuring that the entire product is mixed both quickly and accurately.

The product is handled with extreme care because, due to the special shape of the tools, the material to be mixed is taken off of the drum wall in a radial movement and thus the destruction of the particles is effectively prevented. This ensures short mixing times, exceptional mixing quality and high batch reproducibility. Moreover, the FKM 2000 is also characterised by a low-maintenance mixer concept with easy access to the mixer internal parts.

The batch mixer is equipped with various tools, depending on the mixing job. When special requirements are placed on the mixing process, it is possible to additionally support the mixing effect of the mixing element. For this purpose, separately driven choppers rotating at high speed are installed. In combination with the mixing tools, they enable opening-up of agglomerates and targeted granulation during the mixing process. Additional available equipment options encompass a heated or cooled drum, head pieces and a shaft as well as various liquid addition devices. If necessary, the preparation of pumpable masses is also possible. Furthermore, the mixer can be equipped with highly wear-resistant surfaces, high-strength constructional steels, stainless steels and special materials.

In accordance with the extensive application range of the FKM mixer series, the machines are available in various sizes with a drum capacity from 130 to 30,000 l.

Gebr.Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH, +49 5251 309 208 / 244, spittka@loedige.de, www.loedige.de.