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High-shear mixer

February 8, 2016

Used for inline emulsification, particle size reduction and homogenization, the Ross X-Series CIP-ready ultra-high shear mixer features a machined rotor/stator that runs at tip speeds over 11,000 ft./min. and forces product through concentric rows of intermeshing teeth.

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Finned siphon

February 5, 2016

Capable of containing pressures up to 3,000 psi, the Ashcroft 1198 finned siphon protects pressure instruments used in high-temperature processes; it supports media temperatures up to 700°F.

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Stack mixer

January 14, 2016

The NORD stack mixer consists of a standard hollow-bore reducer as the top drive and a larger hollow-bore reducer as the bottom drive.

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Sanitary mixer

January 13, 2016

Able to accommodate volumes up to 60,000 gal., the Admix RotoMAXX II all-stainless steel, low-speed sanitary mixer features a right angle, helical bevel gearbox.

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High-shear mixers

January 7, 2016

Built for general purpose mixing, powder wet-out, deagglomeration, dispersion, emulsification and homogenization, Ross batch high-shear mixers feature a 4-blade rotor running within a close-tolerance stator at tip speeds up to 3,000 to 4,000 ft./min.

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Sanitary mixer

November 6, 2015

The SPEC MIX S.r.l. mixer features a retractable rotor; removable, self-supported shafts that provide a 3-D mixing process; and a clean air sweep system.

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Gas Mixer

November 5, 2015

The WITT-Gasetechnik KM100-MEM+ gas mixer provides the option of remote control via processor technology and electronic motor-operated mixing valves; it can be driven via PC, PLC or a machine control system.

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Ribbon blender

November 5, 2015

The Ross Model 42N-80S sanitary ribbon blender has an 80-cu.-ft. maximum working capacity.

Field Reports

Precision weighing technology increases accuracy

When the University of Wisconsin’s dairy department updated its mixing system, the switch to load cells helped produce a more consistent product.

September 16, 2015

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Babcock Hall Dairy Plant uses a hands-on approach to research and teach cutting-edge dairy science techniques to its food science students.

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Rotary jet mixer

September 16, 2015

Able to handle liquid and powder mixing, gas dispersion and tank cleaning-in-place applications, the Alfa Laval rotary jet mixer can be used in tanks between 100 and 800,000L in size.