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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.

Technology Sourcebook

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.

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Multi-shaft mixer

September 14, 2015

Featuring a 2-wing anchor, gate agitator and high-speed disperser, the Ross VersaMix Model VMC-1000 multi-shaft mixer has a 1,000-gal. working capacity.

Dry Processing

Processing system

August 24, 2015

The Ystral PiloTec processing system offers induction, mixing and dispersing equipment on a smaller scale.

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Planetary disperser

August 21, 2015

Designed for the heavy-duty mixing of viscous pastes and highly filled dispersions, the Ross Model PDM-200 PowerMix planetary disperser has a working capacity of 200 gal.

Dry Processing

Powder mixer

August 20, 2015

The Alfa Laval hybrid powder mixer combines pump and powder dissolving technologies in a single unit.

Dry Processing

Powder induction system

August 10, 2015

The Ystral Conti-TDS system offers powder induction, wetting and dispersing of an agglomerate-free liquid.

Technology Sourcebook

Mixer/grinder

June 16, 2015

The Hollymatic Model 175 mixer/grinder has a 150-lb. capacity hopper that tilts and can be removed for cleaning.

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Production retorts

June 12, 2015

Available in diameters from 24 to 63 in., Shaka retorts provide high-speed reciprocating agitation for batch retorting.

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Discharge system

June 10, 2015

Used in conjunction with Ross planetary mixers and multi-shaft mixers, the Ross discharge system with electronic pressure control includes a platen that is lowered hydraulically into the mix vessel.