While the mixing and blending of liquid ingredients into a liquid product is an exact, controlled process, combining dry ingredients has unique challenges that have been difficult to control with automation. Finally, sensors and automation are here to help.
The High Pressure Pilot 4T serves higher pressure applications, while the Pilot 4T Ready-to-Run Skid combines the homogenizer with auxiliary components.
The first continuous mixing systems were designed for low-volume production of stiffer doughs and products such as pretzels, crackers and bagels. But in the 30-plus years since, several kinds of continuous mixers have emerged to handle many distinct application challenges and all dough types.
With GEA’s turnkey process technology, Symrise is increasing its production capacity, enhancing flexibility and meeting the highest requirements for hygiene and material quality.
It is equipped with an internal spray line with intensifier bar for rapid dispersion of liquid additions throughout the batch, and a pneumatically actuated brake to stop rotation for loading or unloading the batch.