Continuous blending system for fragile materials

Ideal for operations requiring gentle handling, this system seamlessly integrates liquids with coarse materials, ensuring product integrity while allowing precise control over mixing parameters.

Mixes, Coats, and Blends Various Materials

The Tender Blend Continuous Mixer from Scott Equipment Company is tailored for industries seeking efficient mixing, coating, and blending of diverse materials in a continuous process setting. This mixer stands out with its unique agitator design, ensuring gentle treatment of fragile components like textured dog kibble and foamed polystyrene chips. Capable of handling solids, liquids, granules, and slurries, it suits applications in food, animal feed, chemical, and fertilizer sectors. Its variable RPM allows adaptation for various product consistencies, while options for carbon or stainless steel construction enhance durability and corrosion resistance. The mixer’s design facilitates easy integration into production lines, offering customizable liquid addition systems and a wide range of configuration possibilities. With optional features like full drop bottom clean-out doors and AGMA Class II motor options, it provides flexibility and reliability. Efficient operation supports comprehensive mixing of up to six products in a single pass, optimizing production flow with adjustable retention times.

Benefits

  • Enhances product integrity with gentle agitation, reducing breakage in fragile products.
  • Increases efficiency by eliminating the need for batch processing setups.
  • Customizable retention times optimize throughput and product quality.
  • Corrosion-resistant options extend mixer lifespan in demanding environments.
  • Optional liquid addition systems improve product coating precision and consistency.

General


Applications
Animal feed,Chemical products,Plastics,Food products,Fertilizers
End products
Ammonium nitrate granules,Pellet binders,Foamed polystyrene chips,Cornflake clusters,Textured dog kibble
Steps before
Grinding,Particle Size Reduction,Bulk Material Handling
Steps after
Coating,Packaging,Product Transfer
Input ingredients
liquids,coarse products,textured ingredients,flaked materials,granulated materials
Output ingredients
textured animal feed,pellet mill conditioner,flaked plastics,granulated fertilizers,textured or flaked food products
Market info
Scott Equipment is known for its expertise in custom-designed industrial mixing and processing equipment, catering to diverse industries with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions.

Technical Specifications


Mixing type
Continuous
Mixing speed variations
Variable RPM
Liquid addition systems
External manifold or spray chamber
Retention time
Adjustable
Construction materials
Carbon,stainless steel
Motor and control options
Various available
Clean out
Full drop bottom clean out doors
Product size compatibility
Larger particle sizes
Product types
Textured animal feed,pellet mill conditioner,flaked plastics,granulated fertilizers,food products
Capacity
2 to 6 products in a single pass

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC vs. SCADA
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
Manual

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Agitator design
Uniquely designed agitators
Material construction
Carbon,stainless steel,sanitary features
Discharge method
Full drop bottom clean out doors
External features
Liquid manifold
Retention time
One minute in agricultural mixer

Custom Options


Agitator Type
Uniquely designed to protect product integrity
Material of Construction
Carbon steel,Stainless steel,Sanitary options available
Retention Time Adjustment
Adjustable retention times for varying product requirements
Liquid Addition System
External manifold or special spray chamber
Drop Bottom Clean Out Doors
Optional full drop bottom clean out doors available
Motor,Motor Control Options
Variety available,AGMA Class II design standard
Feeding Devices
Wide assortment can be supplied
Operation Type
Continuous application