Vacuum mixer/blender for food processing

Achieve precise mixing and blending with air removal for consistent quality across diverse food products, from protein shakes to pet food, ensuring enhanced flavor and texture while maintaining optimal product integrity.

Processes and Blends Food Products Efficiently

The PrimeMix Vacuum Mixer/Blender from Cozzini is meticulously designed for the demanding environments of food and protein processing. It stands out due to its robust construction, featuring stainless steel components with a sanitary finish, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning. This equipment excels at vacuum mixing and blending, offering programmable Allen-Bradley controls for customizable operation. Its design caters to various capacities, from 100 to 15,000 lbs (45 to 6800 kg), making it versatile for different production scales. Applications include the preparation of meat marinades, protein shakes, sauces, and pet foods, where precise air removal and temperature control are critical. The optional paddle designs and ribbon-style agitators enhance the mixing process by ensuring consistent and thorough blending. The system integrates smoothly onto production lines, supporting batch processing with potential for automation through its PLC-controlled interface. Its compliance with USDA and CE standards guarantees food safety and operational reliability, while optional glycol jacketing and CO2 injection systems provide efficient temperature regulation, crucial for maintaining product quality and safety.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency by ensuring uniform mixing and blending.
  • Increases production efficiency with programmable operations reducing manual intervention.
  • Decreases energy use with optimized motor control for eco-friendly processing.
  • Maintains high safety standards with USDA acceptance and CE approval.
  • Simplifies cleaning and maintenance with durable stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Sauces,Ready meals,Blending applications,Snacks,Pet food,Meat processing,Food processing,Mixing applications,Preblends,Protein blends,Dairy products
End products
Meat marinades,Dry pet food,Minced meat,Wet pet food,Protein shakes,Salad dressings,Processed cheese,Yogurt,Instant meals,Salsa,Pre-packaged meal kits,Protein bars
Steps before
Grinding,Preblending,Ingredient Preparation
Steps after
Cooling with Glycol Jacketing,CO2 Injection,Packaging
Input ingredients
food ingredients,raw materials,meat,spices,additives
Output ingredients
preblended food products,processed food mixtures
Market info
Cozzini (Middleby) is known for manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, specializing in grinding, mixing, and emulsifying machinery, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer service in engineered-to-order solutions for the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
100 to 15,000 lbs (45 to 6800 kg)
Automation
Standard or fully programmable Allen-Bradley controls
Loading Method
Vacuum loading
Discharge Method
Bottom discharge (for overlapping paddle design)
Agitator Type
Paddle and ribbon-style agitators
Cooling Option
Glycol jacketing or CO2 injection cooling systems

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Standard or fully programmable Allen-Bradley controls
Vacuum loading ease
Quick and easy vacuum loading
Vacuum operation capability
Total or partial air removal
Mixing mechanism
Optional paddle designs,Ribbon-style agitators
Capacity range
100 to 15,000 lbs. (45 to 6800 kg)
Temperature control
Glycol jacketing or CO2 injection cooling systems

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Food-grade
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel
Density/particle size
Varied


USDA acceptance
Yes
CE approval
Yes
AMI sanitary equipment design
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Capacity
100 to 15,000 lbs. (45 to 6800 kg)
Tank material
Stainless steel
Feed/Discharge method
Vacuum loading,bottom discharge
Lid design
Locking device prevents accidental closure
Paddle design
Standard or overlapping styles
Agitator type
Ribbon-style

Custom Options


Control panel type
Standard or fully programmable Allen-Bradley controls
Paddle design
Standard or overlapping styles
Agitator type
Ribbon-style agitators