Continuous inline mixing for late product differentiation
Achieve seamless product differentiation with compact inline mixing that minimizes cleaning time by reducing equipment surfaces, ensuring rapid adaptation to frequent ingredient changes.
Mixes and Feeds Powder Streams Continuously
The Turbo Compact Mixing (TCM) module from Gericke is a state-of-the-art inline mixer designed for precise powder processing in various industries including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. This equipment integrates seamlessly into your production line, offering continuous mixing of one main stream with up to three minor powder streams. The TCM is engineered for late product differentiation, solving the challenge of frequent product changes with its efficient disassembly for fast cleaning and zero cross-contamination. It supports high-capacity operations of up to 20,000 l/h, making it ideal for processing infant formula, instant coffee mixes, and other powder-based products. Equipped with Gericke’s advanced loss-in-weight feeder controllers, it ensures exact flow rate control for recipe precision. Designed for minimal height integration, it fits effortlessly into existing setups and reduces cleaning downtime by 90%, addressing allergen handling requirements. Constructed from materials that ensure durability and corrosion resistance, the TCM meets industry standards, providing a robust solution for inline mixing challenges.
Benefits
- Increases productivity by reducing cleaning time by 90% with easy disassembly.
- Ensures precise product differentiation with accurate flow rate control.
- Enhances operational efficiency with continuous high-capacity mixing.
- Fits easily into compact spaces, saving valuable plant floor space.
- Reduces allergen contamination risk, assuring product safety and compliance.
- Applications
- Steel,Bakery,Animal and aqua feed,Water treatment,Flue gas treatment,Lime and gypsum,Minerals,Plastics and coatings,Catalysts,Battery production,Dairy,Food,Chemicals,Fine chemicals,Energy,Noodles and rice,Glass,Beverages and coffee,Crop protection and fertilizers,Biscuit and snacks,Cereals and cereal bars,Textured vegetable proteins,Salt and seasoning,Infant nutrition,Pet food,Paint and dyes,Flavours and fragrances,Pharmaceuticals,Beverages,Detergents and soaps,Chocolate and confectionary,Environmental,Heavy industry,Construction chemicals,Cement and fly ash,Flour,Superabsorbants
- End products
- Biofuel additives,Dog kibble,Infant formula,Hydrated lime,Potato chips,Yogurt powders,Gluten-free bread,Emission control additives,Spice blends,Steel alloys,Granola bars,Enriched rice,Emulsion paints,Fiberglass,Instant coffee mixes,Portland cement,Fish pellets,Dark chocolate,Concrete additives,Pesticide granules,Desalination chemicals,Textured soy protein,Liquid detergent,Specialty chemicals,Pastry flour,Ramen noodles,Synthetic resins,Absorbent polymers,Cheese powder,Battery electrolytes,Floral perfumes,Automotive catalysts,Vitamin capsules
- Steps before
- Drying,Grinding,Emulsification
- Steps after
- Packing,Filling,Extrusion,Compaction,Sterilization
- Input ingredients
- minor powder streams,main stream,flavours,aromas,cocoa,bacteria,colourants,allergens
- Output ingredients
- mixed product,processed stream,flavour-enhanced product,colourant-added product
- Market info
- Gericke is known for engineering and manufacturing innovative powder processing equipment, including mixing, feeding, and conveying solutions, catering to various industries. Renowned for their quality and expertise in bulk material handling, they provide tailored solutions to optimize production processes.
- Inline Mixing Capacity
- 1000 – 20,000 l/h
- Number of Minor Streams
- Up to 3
- Flow Rate Accuracy
- Guaranteed by advanced loss-in-weight feeder controllers
- Space Requirement
- Compact design for minimal height
- Cleaning Time Reduction
- Dry cleaning time reduced by 90%
- Disassembly
- Complete disassembly for easy cleaning
- Operation Type
- Inline continuous mixing
- Working mechanism
- Inline continuous mixing
- Integrated steps
- Feeding and mixing
- Automation level
- PLC controlled gravimetric feeding
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Manual/ Complete disassembly
- Changeover time
- Fast due to easy access and cleanability
- CIP/SIP
- Not specified
- Manual cleaning implied
- Allergen handling efficiency
- 90% downtime reduction for dry cleaning
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- End of line addition
- Flavours,colourants
- Compact footprint
- Compact inline module
- Discharge method
- Inline continuous mixing
- Control panel type
- Advanced loss-in-weight feeder controllers
- Machine speed range
- 1000 – 20,000 l/h
- Component streams
- Up to 3 minor streams with one main stream
- Height
- Low height inline
- Compact footprint
- Very compact integration
- Discharge method
- Inline
- Feeder type
- Inline gravimetric continuous
- Integration possibilities
- Upstream of filling,packaging or processing equipment
- Cleaning accessibility
- Easy access for cleaning
- Disassembly options
- Complete disassembly of mixing chamber
- Modularity
- TCM module