Twin shaft paddle mixer
Application
Continuous mixing or blending ofdry, humid or pasty stuff
Example :
- chemicals,
- minerals (gypsum, bauxite, ...)
- food (meal, sugar, ...)
- vegetals
- slurry (+ lime),
- powder granulation,
- dust or powder humidification
Working principle
- 2 shafts with interpenetrating paddles shear product layers to be intensively mixed together,
- Adjustable position of the paddles (residence time, throughput, blending quality),
- The mixer can be an intermediate agitated hopper for non continuous product flow ahead.
Construction
- Vessel as a cylindrical through, with bolted or welded front sides,
- Easy replaceable paddles,
- Paddle pattern according to the product specific data,
- Gear transmission for a fixed speed ratio between both shafts,
- Seals at the shaft passing through the casing,
- Gear motor - hollow shaft or with coupling,
- Carbon steel or stainless steel construction