Tailor made mixing systems for personal and home care products

Achieve precise mixing for liquid formulations with continuous processing, ensuring uniform product quality and efficiency while reducing operational footprint. Ideal for manufacturers looking to streamline production without sacrificing end-product consistency.

Mixes and Homogenizes Liquid Formulations

The Continuous Mixer Type LVA Skid from GEA is designed to streamline and enhance the production of high-viscosity liquid formulations in the home and personal care industries. Utilizing a highly configurable continuous mixing process, this equipment ensures precise homogenization and temperature control, essential for producing consistent and high-quality products like shampoos, liquid soaps, and detergents. Capable of high-speed operations, it offers seamless integration into existing production lines with its PLC-controlled system, allowing for real-time monitoring and adjustments. Its energy-efficient design, boasting a variable-speed motor, reduces operational costs, while the option for stainless steel construction ensures durability and compatibility with various chemical processes. The system includes an integrated CIP feature for efficient cleaning, reducing downtime and maintaining product quality. Additionally, GEA offers extensive customization and engineering support to tailor the equipment to specific production needs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and certifications.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and quality with precise homogenization.
  • Minimizes operational costs through energy-efficient variable-speed motor.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing processes with PLC-controlled operation.
  • Reduces cleaning time and contamination risk with CIP system.
  • Customizable to meet specific production requirements and ensure regulatory compliance.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Liquid formulations,Personal care products,Detergents,Home care products
End products
Hair conditioner,Household disinfectant,Liquid laundry detergent,Dishwashing liquid,Liquid hand soap,Adhesives,Shampoo,Body wash,Fabric softener,Surface cleaner,Paints
Steps before
Weighing,Loading,Pre-mixing
Steps after
Discharging,Cleaning,Packaging
Input ingredients
raw materials,powders,liquids,solids,flakes,high viscosity materials,low viscosity materials
Output ingredients
homogeneous mixture,blended product,mixed product,structured liquids,dispersions
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Mixing Method
Batch / Continuous
Shear Mixing
High / Low
Mixing Cycle Time
Seconds to Hours
Process Integration
Inline / Standalone
Homogenization Capability
Yes / No
Heating,Cooling Range
Yes / No
Vacuum Mixing
Yes / No
Automation Level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Materials Compatibility
Liquids / Solids / Flakes
Mixing Vessel Size
Varies
Flow Meter Accuracy
High Precision
DICON™ System
Available
Batch Size
Small to Large Volume

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Process Intensification
More product with less equipment

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Customizable based on plant requirements
Tank shape and size
Varies,tailored to specific application
Feed method
Manual/Automatic loading
Discharge method
Automatic/manual discharge
Compact design
Yes,designed for limited space applications
Control panel type
PLC/Manual interface

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Integration possibilities
Third-party systems
Discharge method
Manual / Automated