Batch mixers for raw material preparation in extrusion processes
Optimize your extrusion process with precise raw material blending, crucial for achieving consistent product quality across varied snack formulations.
Processes and Mixes Raw Material Batches
The Batch Mixer 450 from Schaaf Technologie is engineered to optimize raw material preparation for snack and cereal production lines. Constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance, this mixer handles two 200 kg batches hourly, feeding the Extruder 640. It employs an optimized design for uniform component mixing and an optional automatic water addition system, ensuring precise moisture levels necessary for product quality. Designed to integrate seamlessly with continuous or batch operations, the mixer enhances process efficiency while allowing easy incorporation into existing systems. Ideal for creating potato chips, cornflakes, and more, it supports automated and manual operations, meeting food industry standards for cleanliness and efficiency.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with consistent, high-quality mixing of ingredients.
- Minimizes operational costs through optional automated water addition, ensuring precise moisture control.
- Increases production flexibility with seamless integration into both batch and continuous processes.
- Reduces cleaning downtime with durable, hygienic stainless steel construction.
- Supports diverse product lines, from snacks to cereals, enabling wide application versatility.
- Applications
- Spirals,Flatbreadchips,Snacks,Breadchips,Coextruded products,Thinwall chips,Flatbread,Breakfast cereals,Sticks,Crispies
- End products
- Bagel chips,Cornflakes,Naan chips,Tortilla chips,Rice crisps,Multigrain flakes,Potato chips,Grissini,Chocolate-filled crisps,Lavash bread,Pita chips,Cream-filled snacks,Pretzels
- Steps before
- Purification,Drying,Emulsification,Grinding
- Steps after
- Extrusion,Drying,Flavouring,Cutting,Packing
- Input ingredients
- raw material components,dry substances,water,low viscosity fluids,sticky substances,liquid colors
- Output ingredients
- raw material mixtures,uniformly mixed components,moistened products,extruded products,products with controlled moisture content,colored and textured products
- Market info
- Schaaf Technologie is known for its expertise in precision-engineered, custom-made equipment for industrial applications, specializing in hydraulic systems, coupling technology, and advanced tensioning solutions, with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability in the market.
- Material Compatibility
- Stainless Steel
- Batch Size
- 200–350 kg
- Batch Volume
- 450–900 litres
- Processing Capacity
- Two batches per hour
- Automation
- Fully automated,centrally controlled system
- Water Addition System
- Automatic
- Continuous Moisturiser
- Moisture fluctuation compensation
- Direct Liquids Injection
- TURBO technology
- Extruder Compatibility
- Extruder models 640,9250,1200
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Fully automated / Manual control
- Cleaning methodology
- Manual / Possible integration with CIP for some components
- Flexibility in operation
- Manual adjustments for different raw material requirements
- Moisture control process
- Continuous and batch moisturization
- Direct liquid injection capability
- Enabled via TURBO technology
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Stainless steel
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Batch mixer size
- 450 liters / 900 liters
- Discharge method
- Conveying screws
- Storage tank
- Compatible with extruder models
- Moisturizer type
- Continuous
- Injection system
- Direct Liquids Injection