CASE NO: 582
| MATERIAL: |
Dispersion of: abrasives, titanium dioxide, flavoring, cleaning agents, active ingredients and gelling agents. |
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PROBLEM: |
Batch mixing equipment leaves 1/8" lumps of dry ingredients. In-line delumping equipment allows specks to pass through. |
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RESULTS: |
Excellent de-lumping performed continuously at 40 gpm. |
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AB MIXER: |
Model 3 x 1.5, toothed impeller/liner, 7.5 HP, 360-3600 RPM, 1/16" grid (pilot plant).
Model 6 x 3, toothed impeller/liner, 15 HP, 1800 RPM, 1/16" grid (production facility). |
EQUIPMENT
REPLACED: |
High speed pipe-line mixer to deaerator. |
| BENEFITS: |
Ensured product quality at high production rates. No overshearing or aeration. |
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