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Do you have a sweet tooth, or are you more into a warm loaf of bread for a savory lunch? The bakery shop window displays something for everyone, from baguettes over croissants to muffins. Bakery products are a wide range of baked goods prepared from flour or meal derived from grains. These undergo mixing, fermentation, and baking processes with the help of bakery processing equipment such as a series of low- and high-speed mixers, fermentation tanks, and baking chambers.

Bakery

With over one-third of the population consuming it daily in different forms, coffee is one of the most popular processed beverages worldwide. Not only serving as drinks, but coffee is also often regarded as a culture. Coffee manufacturing is a knowledge-intensive industry. Coffee beans from different regions will reveal different tastes, while the level of caffeine could also be different. When it comes to coffee bean processing, the range of roasts varies from light golden brown all the way to dark. The method of tasting coffee differs between countries, habits, and tools.

Coffee

We continuously talk to suppliers of feed processing technologies that have important know-how on how to create the smarter, better, and greener feed products we need to kickstart a better tomorrow. Are you into making animal feed or pet food and looking for ways to improve your production process? Let’s navigate the world of feed production technologies together!

Feed

Continuous

When you consider shifting pharmaceutical mixing processes from batch to continuous, accurate in-line continuous blending can be a real challenge.


<h2>In-line continuous blender with fast reactivity and minimum residue</h2>
The Modulomix from Hosokawa Micron is a continuous modular mixer and it has been designed to be compact with fast reactivity, minimum residue and rapid start-up and shutdown protocols, very useful in pharmaceutical applications.

It is a very compact blender because you will be able to combine the Modulomix modular mixer with PTS, LIW feeders, continuous blenders, PAT technologies and even downstream processing, like (wet) granulation and/or compact. It is adaptable due to it lets you have two different mixing environments in one single phase, multiple Modulomix mixers can be cascaded in series.

In-line continuous blender

Blending

Granulation

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

solid

Batch

Many pharmaceutical processes require the blending of powders or other granular ingredients, the mixing of settled compounds, or the breaking up of caked or clumped materials before use. Traditional blending or mixing solutions require the transfer of the product into a secondary vessel. A dedicated blending device can agitate any vessel, which increases efficiency, return time and costs.
<h2>Automatic blending solution for all types of container from 5l to 2500l</h2>
The PalPharmaBlend from Palamatic is a universal blending solution for all types of pharmaceutical IBCs, drums, hoppers and more.

Able to handle containers weighing up to 2000kg, the PalPharmaBlend can rotate vessels at between 1 and 25 rpm. A range of safety barrier or scanner options is available for operator protection, and PLC GAMP or pneumatic controls may be fitted.

Extremely flexible, the PalPharmaBlend is available with a wide range of options, including fixed or mobile operation, automatic vertical or dock return, integration with a PalPharmaHoist for direct vertical elevation for delivery to process vessels and other machinery, and NIR and PAT options. A number of handling options are also available, including drum clamps, forks, and IBC cradles for all sizes.

Robustly constructed from mild steel, it can also be specified with up to 316L stainless for hygienic applications and does not use hydraulics, making it ideal for clean environments.

Bin blender

Many pharmaceutical processes rely on the complete blending and homogenizing of different powdered compounds. For lab-scale and R&amp;D applications, manual blending is time-consuming and can fail to achieve the desired levels of homogeneity required. A dedicated automatic powder blender designed for lab-scale operations can greatly increase the efficiency of your R&amp;D processes.
<h2>Flexible automatic powder blending solution for labs</h2>
The MP 6 L Powder Blender from Multigel is a purpose-designed lab-scale solution for powder blending. Offering capacities up to 12 litres in a range of container types, the MP 6 L achieves perfect powder blend results for as little as 1 litre of compounds.

Blending containers are interchangeable and can be specified in a range of shapes including cylindrical, V, and Y styles to suit your needs perfectly. Container changeover is simple and quick and easily achieved by one operator.

V and Y containers are provided with double openings at the top, which makes cleaning and sanitizing much easier. End caps can be specified as stainless steel or FDA-approved material.

For compounds that may clump, containers can also be specified with internal vanes that are designed to break up lumps, even when used for small quantities of powder.

Control of blending parameters including rotation speed, duration and inversion period is achieved by simple-to-operate touchscreen linked to a Siemens PLC. Quick speed adjustment is also available via a rotary control without the need to interrupt the cycle.

R&D V-type powder blender

The production of high-quality cosmetics powders requires perfect mixing and dispersal of elements such as pigments, pearls and binders into a base powder. Liquid cosmetics require complete homogenization to achieve the best results. Traditional high-shear mixing solutions can be slow to achieve results, and risk heat damage of the final product, lowering quality. A high-speed, fully automatic water-cooled mixer produces the best results in a shorter time, maximizing productivity.
<h2>High-speed powder and liquid blender mill in a range of capacities</h2>
The MD series from Lorenzato is a range of high-performance blending mills designed specifically for cosmetics production.

Available in capacities from 12 to 180 litres, the MD blender features touchscreen controls and easy to use operation.

The mixing tank is constructed from 304 stainless steel and features a jacket for water cooling, controlling the temperature of the mixture for enhanced quality.

Tubular construction of the chassis gives the MD series enhanced strength and longevity. All versions include an automatic drum overturn system for easy loading, unloading and cleaning.

Fully adjustable feet ensure simple installation and levelling in any location.

Blending tank for cosmetic powders

Homogenization is the process of reducing particle size in mixtures to improve the consistency, uniformity, and stability of the product. The choice of a homogenizer depends on the nature of the product, desired particle size, the physical state of the ingredients, and pressure requirements during the process. Homogenization is widely used in the biotech industry for cell lysis and in the pharmaceutical industry for the emulsification of creams and ointments; it also finds applications in the cosmetics and food industries for improving the consistency and uniformity of various products.

Homogenization

Milling machines are used to reduce the size of material by cutting, crushing, or grinding it. The choice of industrial milling equipment depends on the industry and the materials to work with. Besides, there is a significant difference between those aimed to remove layers from metal or other materials workpieces and those designed to reduce particle size for materials that come in bulk.

Milling

The blending process is critical to the flavor quality of tea. But the physical impact of the mixing mechanism on the tea leaves risks downgrading their aromatic profiles. Internal friction breaks the leaves and produces dust, causing the unwanted release of volatile compounds.


<h2>Protect the leaves during tea mixing</h2>
The gentle tea mixer machine from Lindor applies gentle blending to protect the leaves from breakage. The mixing drum is designed with non-movable blades that scoop up the tea leaves and let them flow under gravitational force.

The absence of paddles or ribbons found in conventional technology means that the delicate material is not subjected to collision with tooltips. This technique protects the integrity of the leaf size and shape, conserving its natural flavor.

Further aromatization is possible with an optional liquid injection system or by mixing in flavor granulates. Alternatively, the two methods can be combined.

Mixing under gravity facilitates short mixing times for homogeneous blending, including tea leaves with complex shapes.

The gentle tea mixer comes in batch capacities ranging from 10 to 25,000 liters and integrates with other equipment, including sieves, bag filling stations, metal detectors, and magnets.

Gentle mixer for tea blending

Manufacturing pharmaceutical solids like tablets requires using a proper blender to blend dry powders into a homogenous mixture. Having a blender that can accommodate various blending container sizes allows easy adjustment of the production volume.


<h3>Blending homogenously dry powder batches using a stationary blending device</h3>
The Container Blenders PM from Bohle is a blending system for fine solids and powders in pharmaceutical applications. The system features a wide variety of blending containers with various capacities that can handle square or round containers. Each blending container can be used to mix powders effectively at a range between 20% to 85% of its total container volume for densities ranging from 0.2 to 1.2 kg/L. The blending process is done in a closed system; each container has an inner lid for filling.

The blending system rotates at 6 rpm with an option to increase the speed depending on process requirements. It can be equipped with a chopper that operates at a speed of approximately 750 rpm to break solid lumps and chop small amounts of ingredients.

Product changeover can be done quickly by simply exchanging the blending container. The entire system can also be used as a milling station for bin-to-bin product transfer.

Container blender for pharmaceuticals

An extrusion machine pushes or pulls material through a shaped die to form a continuous length of product with a preset cross-section. The extrusion process is used to produce a large number of commercial products which include plastic tubing, plastic sheets, and many food types.


<h2>Kneading, mixing and extruding in one continuous process</h2>
The Extrud-O-Mix from Hosokawa Micron is an efficient extruder that kneads, mixes, and extrudes in one continuous process; as a standalone unit or in combination with other process equipment. Perfect for mixing solids and liquids into very viscous and homogeneous pastes as well as plastic masses, and moreover it has better particle dispersion in comparison to higher pressure systems, is also less expensive to buy and less expensive to operate. The high shear mixer can be used for a variety of applications like mixing base powders with liquids to form uniform pastes, homogenizing filter cakes, blending wet material with powders or liquids, homogenizing powders with liquids into a plastic mass followed by extrusion and pre-feeding of caked masses.
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Continuous extruder for mixing solids and liquids

The extruder was first developed to make lead pipes in the late 18th century. But the extrusion process technique quickly spread to other manufacturing sectors, including food, feed, and biomass products. An extruder machine presses a fluid or solid material through a die. Depending on your use case, extruders adopt single- or twin-screw systems to push the premixed feed material through a barrel. Thermal pressure applied in this step can chemically modify the mixture, so the screw system must be precisely calibrated to achieve the desired result. Finally, a knife head cuts the extruded material into your designed dimensions. Extrusion machinery produces items of a uniform size, shape, and consistency.

Extrusion

A Laboratory high shear impact mixer can be used to simulate different processes; from slow speed pre-blending to high-speed coating, agglomeration, and dispersion.
<h2>Experiment with cohesive powders on a lab scale</h2>
The Hosokawa Micron high shear impact mixer 1 liter is a downsized Cyclomix lab model, with a working volume of typical 0.3 - 1 liters powder content, mainly used for cohesive powders. Using frequency control, any mixing process can be imitated on this small-scale mixer: from slow speed pre-blending to high-speed coating, agglomeration, and dispersion.
It is used in the adhesives, chemical, cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries for emulsification, homogenization, particle size reduction, and dispersion in the batch process.
Combining different processes in one single machine and is the ideal choice for intensive thermal processing of high energy input; high degree of dispersion and homogeneity and ultra-short cycle times.

Laboratory high shear impact mixer

An emulsifier is used to mix two immiscible liquids. Heating or cooling requirements during emulsification, overpressure or vacuum requirements, the need for wall scrapers, design of the mixing head, the viscosity of the liquids, and the desired droplet size are all important considerations when selecting an emulsifying system. Emulsifiers are typically used in the food industry for the production of batters, creams, and sauces, in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry for the production of creams and lotions, and in the chemical industry for the production of paint and other emulsions.

Emulsifying

Formulation technologies are an integral process in many industries such as pharma and food. Chemical mixtures require strict handling to combine the separate ingredients into the homogenized recipe that makes your final product. Formulation technology stores, mixes and subjects the elements to a range processing parameters according to your specifications to develop the base material. The resulting formulas are then weighed, formed, packaged, or sent for further formulation.

Formulation

Straightforward blending solution for mixtures of beans, nuts, berries &amp; powdered foods, for making blends of tea, vegetables or animal feed.


<h2>Cost-effective mixing solution for up to 3 tons per hour</h2>
The TMM series is a basic mixer for granular foods from Toper R&amp;D that offers a high capacity range, varying from 900 kg to 3 tons/h. An easy-to-use asset when mixing all kinds of powdered or granular products commonly utilized in a wide range of industrial processes, particularly in the food industry. From fruit tea and nectar blends to mineral, vegetable and animal blends, these mixers aim to provide the finest mixing process.

Basic mixer for granular foods

Intermediate bulk storage of pharmaceutical product requires specialist containers. For increased efficiency, batch integrity and traceability, a multi-use option becomes advantageous when the product needs blending or mixing. A purpose-designed pharmaceutical IBC that can work seamlessly with other process equipment like blenders, hoists, tippers and more will reduce costs and save time.
<h2>Bespoke IBC hopper or drum in-process, storage, or transport solutions</h2>
The PalPharmaBin range from Palamatic is a bespoke series of bulk storage, transport, in-process or packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.

Constructed of 304/316L stainless steel as standard, the PalPharmaBin is available in IBC hopper or drum configurations, and in capacities from 200 to 2,500 litres. They have been designed so that they can be partially or completely discharged and then sorted, re-used or cleaned.

With a special hopper angle to promote mass flow, the IBC versions can be fitted with any type of valve and use silicone gaskets. They have 4-way fork channels and pallet jack guides making them easy to transport.

The PalPharmaBin IBC and drum solutions can work seamlessly with other Palamatic handling solutions and can be easily used as blending vessels when used with the PalPharmaBlend system.

Their dust-tight construction makes them ideal for bulk storage, and their stackable nature ensures that space on site is optimised.

Powder transfer vessel

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

Almost all manufacturers will require industrial storage systems and solutions at some point during their production process. The raw materials that go into your products need dedicated storage solutions to protect them from spoilage and contamination before they enter the manufacturing cycle. Storage usually refers to particular storage space. For example, having enough warehouse storage. Or clearing out a production facility for more floor space.  However, in this case, we are referring to the equipment and solutions that make storage manageable and easier. Such equipment includes solutions such as storage racks, pallet racks and shelving systems. These are just some of many storage options available to manufacturers. Advanced technology facilitates the management of heavy duty and high density tank and silo systems by automating the delivery system and linking it with the rest of the production line.

Storage

The fragile nature of gelatin makes it a challenging material to blend homogeneously. Friction during mixing leads to heat increments that disintegrate the peptide bonds in gelatin. Localized hot spots cause the particles to stick together and form lumps, undermining the entire gelatin production process.


<h2 style="margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Mix gelatin without exposing it to heat</span></h2>
The Lindor gelatin mixer blends powders in a frictionless environment, preventing the buildup of temperatures. The fixed blades in the mixing drum gently guide the contents into a sliding motion driven by gravity. This approach avoids any physical contact with movable parts, such as paddles or ribbons, that exert heat stress on the particles.
The mixing technology blends gelatin powders without the risk of dissolving their chemical structures and prematurely activating gelatinization. The internal flow achieves a high grade of homogeneity, even at short mixing times of 3-5 minutes .
The unit is designed for quick and easy cleaning and is made of hygienic stainless steel. The gentle mixer range operates at low power, consuming fewer than 2kW per ton.

Gentle mixing solution for gelatin powder

Texture and consistency are critical to foods with delicate compositions like dressings and fruit juices. But the base ingredients do not always mix into a homogenous recipe, especially in the case of emulsions such as mayonnaise.


<h3>Disperse the components uniformly into the mix</h3>
The Standard Production Plant (SPP) from IKA is a high-shear mixer for fine foods and beverages, including ketchup, plant-based cheese, and hummus. The system incorporates a two-stage unit that blends the ingredients and, secondly, disperses them homogeneously across the medium.

A rotor-stator solution achieves dispersion with a narrow particle size distribution, ensuring stable emulsions and suspensions with the longest possible shelf-life. Meanwhile, the dispersing chamber produces a vacuum to maintain a constant flow rate regardless of viscosity level.

The SPP is available in batch volumes from 25 to 4,000 liters and is equipped with spray nozzles for quick and easy clean-in-place without additional pumps.

Homogenization and emulsifying system for fine foods

Dispersing systems are used to produce emulsions of two immiscible liquids or dispersions of solid particles in a liquid medium. The mixers generally operate on the rotor/stator principle and apply a high shear force on the suspended particles to break them down. The choice of a dispersion mixer depends on the physical state of the material being dispersed, the continuous or batch nature of the process, desired particle size, and the viscosity of the mixture. Dispersion mixers are widely used in the food industry for the dispersion of solid ingredients in oil or water and in the coatings industry for the dispersion of pigments.

Dispersing

Incorporating solids into liquids is a critical process in producing paints, coatings, and battery components. But this step raises serious emissions concerns. Pumping the materials from one mixing vessel to the next promotes the release of dust particles and solvents into the air.


<h2>Fully enclosed batch mixing system for paints and coatings</h2>
The CMX 2000 inline mixer from IKA incorporates powders into liquids in an enclosed and complete system. Featuring a dosing feeder for solids and recirculation technology, the solution limits the mixing process to one machine and reduces the potential for emissions.

The multi-level pump is designed to keep high-viscosity materials flowing without leaving deposits in the mixing container. The chemicals are recirculated to ensure consistent blending and prevent the formation of agglomerates in the final mix.

Solid may be fed with a bulk bag unloader, a hopper, sack-emptying boxes, or directly from the bag with a suction lance. The CMX 2000 is available for batch sizes between 2 and 5.000 liters.

Inline solid-liquid mixer for chemicals and paints

In battery production, a critical phase entails mixing solids with liquids. To achieve optimal performance, minimizing agglomerates in the coating masses is vital. This necessitates a homogeneous dispersion of particles in the coating slurry, comprising solvents, binders, and adhesive materials. Nevertheless, traditional procedures continue to face persistent challenges, such as clumping and undissolved powder residues on unwetted tank surfaces.


<h2>Fully enclosed batch mixing system for fuel cell and battery</h2>
The CMX 2000 inline mixer from IKA incorporates powders into liquids in an enclosed and complete system. It mixes the liquid solvents homogeneously with solids ensuring consistent product and dispersion quality with concentrated energy input.

Featuring a dosing feeder for solids and recirculation technology, the solution limits the mixing process to one machine and reduces the potential for emissions.

The multi-level pump is designed to keep high-viscosity materials flowing without leaving deposits in the mixing container. The chemicals are recirculated to ensure consistent blending and prevent the formation of agglomerates in the final mix.

Solid may be fed with a bulk bag unloader, a hopper, sack-emptying boxes, or directly from the bag with a suction lance. The CMX 2000 is available for batch sizes between 2 and 5.000 liters.

Inline solid-liquid mixer for battery production

Production of nutraceutical gummies requires systems that prevent the product from pre-gelling, which can lead to product waste. This multi-step production process includes blending, cooking, moulding, conditioning, and demoulding, making it essential to employ a complete production line for efficient operations and waste reduction.


<h2>Develop medical gummy formulations safely with a scalable system</h2>
The complete production line from Tanis involves several pieces of equipment designed to function together to maximize laboratory-scale production output for nutraceutical gummies. Gummy production starts with the OTC 400S NS Kitchen, which has a continuous cooking system with temperature control to prevent ingredients from burning and a pre-blending vessel that produces a homogeneous mixture of ingredients. It also features ABS (Additive Blending System) that ensures accurate gummy mass weight before adding pre-weighed additives and an integrated vacuumizer that removes air bubbles and excess moisture.

After preparing and cooking, the nutraceutical gummy mixture goes to the OTC 400M NS Moulder, which features heated contact surfaces where the mixture passes to prevent pre-gelling and a closed jacketed pump housing for accurate dosing. The moulds used are made of durable, hygienic polycarbonate or silicon material. As soon as the mixture is deposited on the moulds, the moulds are loaded into the OTC 400S NS Conditioner, where the products are dried with uniformly distributed airflow from integrated air handling units and a desiccant dryer. Retention times of gummies are reduced due to precise control of the environmental conditions within the closed system.

Finally, the products are loaded into the OTC 400M NS Demoulder, which features an automated system for removing nutraceutical gummies without physical contact with the operator using sanitary compressed air. Combined with all these pieces of equipment, the laboratory-scale production line is much easier and more flexible to operate, allowing full production control.

Lab-scale production line for nutraceutical gummy production

Whether it is marmalade or pizza, sauce or hummus, chocolate or fruit puree, most food products undergo a cooking step during their production process. Cooking is nothing more than applying heat to food, but there are different methods to do it. For instance, baking, frying, and roasting involve cooking food without using water, unlike boiling or steaming. Industrial cookers such as vacuum and pressure cookers, industrial fryers, industrial ovens, and industrial roasters focus on specialized applications that meet the different needs of the food industry by helping producers achieve a homogeneous cooking process.

Cooking

Depositing equipment is a very common production line process in the food industry. Whether you want to make muffins or jellies or garnish and decorate cakes, all of this is impossible without the depositing step. Depositing is a form of extrusion used primarily to produce pieces of dough that will be further processed to create several food products. The dough is passed through a depositing machine and poured in equal parts from holes in a die plate with nozzles or a conveyor belt. But that’s not all. Depositors are also used to fill, layer, or cover your food items with other ingredients before proceeding to the next step of the production process which is usually packaging.

Depositing

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

<span style="font-weight: 400">The heating process is a step of raising the temperature of food, pharma, cosmetics, and many other types of products. You may employ different heating solutions for this process, depending on the type of product you intend to manufacture. Selecting the appropriate heater machine for your product is quite important since various products require different ranges of temperatures and different ways of heat transfer using exchangers. Industrial heating equipment varies in two ways - the type of material it can process and the reaction you want to achieve.</span>

Heating

<span style="font-weight: 400">The molding process is often included in bakery products. Utilizing molding equipment guarantees a uniform shape, weight, and size. The molding machine first gently flattens the dough mix by going through a sheeter, where a series of rollers press the thin piece of dough. The sheet is then cut into the specified shape and, depending on your final product, may be rolled by using a curling chain. After the molding, other ingredients may be added before the products are conveyed for baking or freezing.</span>

Moulding

High-value products like CBD gummies demand precision equipment like temperature-controlled cooking systems to prevent overheating. With additional steps in the process, such as moulding, conditioning, and demolding, a comprehensive production line equipped with precision tools is essential for maintaining top-notch quality in the commercial production of these gummies.


<h2>Produce CBD gummy formulations safely with a scalable system</h2>
The complete line from Tanis comprises a range of specialized equipment designed to work seamlessly together, maximizing production output for the start-up production of CBD gummies. CBD gummy production begins with the OTC 400S NS Kitchen, which features a pre-blending vessel for the homogeneous mixing of ingredients and a continuous cooking system with temperature control for precise cooking without burning the blended ingredients. The Additive Blending System (ABS) ensures accurate gummy mass weight before adding pre-weighed additives. The system also has an integrated vacuumizer to remove air bubbles and excess moisture during cooking.

After cooking, the mixture goes to the OTC 400M NS Moulder, which features heated contact surfaces to prevent pre-gelling of the product and is equipped with a closed jacketed pump housing for accurate dosing of the moulds provided. Each mould is made of hygienic and rigid polycarbonate or silicon material. The loaded moulds are then stored in the OTC 400S NS Conditioner, which features integrated air handling units with a desiccant dryer capable of uniformly distributing airflow between trays within an environmentally controlled closed system to dry the gummies quickly. As soon as the gummies are dried and ready, they are loaded into the OTC 400M NS Demoulder, which features an automated system for removing CBD gummies from the trays without any physical contact from the operator using sanitary compressed air. All pieces of equipment have hygienic designs suitable for handling high-value products like CBD gummies and are also designed to match the capacity of the next equipment, which allows easy adjustments to the settings of the operation.

Start-up production line for CBD gummy production

Texture and consistency are critical to foods with delicate compositions like dressings and spread. But the base ingredients do not always mix into a homogenous recipe, especially in the case of emulsions such as mayonnaise.


<h3>Disperse your sauce ingredients uniformly into the mix</h3>
The Standard Production Plant (SPP) from IKA is a high-shear mixer for condiments and dressings such as mayonnaise, tomato sauce, and cheese spreads. The system incorporates a two-stage unit that blends the ingredients and, secondly, disperses them homogeneously across the medium.

A rotor-stator solution achieves dispersion with a narrow particle size distribution, ensuring stable emulsions and suspensions with the longest possible shelf-life. Meanwhile, the dispersing chamber produces a vacuum to maintain a constant flow rate regardless of viscosity level.

The SPP is available in batch volumes from 25 to 4,000 liters and is equipped with spray nozzles for quick and easy clean-in-place without additional pumps.

Industrial Sauce Homogenization and Emulsifying System

A smooth finish in paints and coatings depends on the grade of dispersal during mixing. But combining powders into the liquid phase could form clumps, producing poor dispersal and uneven viscosities. To overcome this challenge, manufacturers typically resort to additional equipment, such as recirculating pumps, to process the solution again.


<h3>Mixing fine solids with liquid and pumping out homogeneous mixtures</h3>
The Compact Mixing Plant (XPP) from IKA applies a two-stage mixing technique that prevents clumping and produces homogeneous dispersal of the powders. Using high-shear forces, the system mixes fine solids with liquids for paints, coatings, lacquers, adhesives, and other highly viscous products.

The combined solution is recirculated back into the main vessel without external pumps and remixed until the desired viscosity is achieved. The XPP integrates a stirrer into its compact design to ensure a constant throughput even at high viscosity levels.

Combining the mixing and pumping capabilities into one solution, the Compact Mixing Plant simplifies the process and reduces the footprint for large batch production.

Compact Mixing Plant for Paints and Coatings

Choosing a dessert is one of the great dilemmas. The decadent creations that satisfy our sweet tooth come in all tastes and consistencies. Fruit-based or dairy-based, baked or frozen, the possibilities are endless. Thankfully, dessert making equipment is less baffling. Ingredients are mixed, heated, formed, cooled, and packaged. But the process is carefully configured according to the parameters of each product.

Dessert

Energy drinks have come a long way since the tangy, fizzy products popularized in the 1990s. The beverage category today is responding to wellness trends by reducing sugars and adding vitamins. But the basis for making energy drinks remains caffeine anhydrous, which acts as a stimulant. Unique recipes are finished with an array of ingredients, from herbal extracts to taurine to flavorings. Pasteurize the water-based mixture to eliminate microbial growth and extend the drink’s shelf-life.

Energy drinks

Jelly gets its name from its primary ingredient – gelatin. Substances such as pectin and agar-agar offer vegan alternatives to the original animal extract. But there’s more to making jelly products than a semi-rigid, flexible ingredient. Jelly powders blend sugar, starch, and thickening agents to give body to the dessert. Last but not least, food colorants and flavorings bring the otherwise bland mass to life.

Jelly

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