Continuous Process Plow Mixer
B&P Littleford Continuous Plow Mixers utilize the same processing technology as the Batch Plow Mixer, but provides this in a continuous flow. Continuous Process Plow Mixers are primarily used where high volume production is a pre-requisite in the processing of dry products, dry products with liquid additions, and product granulations. The B&P Littleford Continuous Plow Mixer is loaded through a port mounted on the topside of the charging end of the mixer. Typical working level of the product is nominally 50% of total capacity.
The Process
The plows put the product into 3-D mixing motion, resulting in a superior mix achieved during a short retention period. Discharge of the product is through an adjustable weir control valve at the opposite end of the charge end. Product discharge through a port on the bottom is available as well for products that are sticky or cohesive. Request a Quote for more information or to trial your material through a mixing process at our Saginaw, MI Tech Center.
Continuous Process Plow Mixer Overview
Continuous mixers are designed to bring optimal efficiency and uptime to your operations, making them ideal for high-volume mixing. Because of their high performance and flexibility, continuous mixers are used in a wide variety of markets, and for mixing applications that include solids to solids, liquids to solids, and paste or pseudoplastic materials.
Continuous Plow Mixer Features
A distinguishing feature of mixers from B&P Littleford is their fluidized bed mixing action, created by the specially designed shape and speed of the vessel’s mixing elements. This action delivers a high-volume rate of material transfer throughout the length of the vessel, but with minimal impact and degradation of materials. The result is outstanding efficiency and accuracy on a full range of materials
The horizontal cylinder and mixing element shaft of continuous mixers move the product continuously from the charging end to the discharge end with minimal retention time and excellent heat transfer.
Additional features and benefits:
- Tailored to your specific needs for optimal mixing and performance
- Excellent heat transfer to prevent temperature gradients
- Sanitary designs to meet USDA, FDA and 3-A Specifications
- Easily fitted with air purge shaft seals for applications that require keeping product away from the seal
- Flexibility for low-, medium- or high-shear mixing
- Wear-resistant liners and coatings
Continuous Plow Mixer Industries and Applications
Typical Mixer Applications:
- Agglomerating
- Coating
- Granulating
- Dry solids blending
- Dry solids liquid coating (coating a dry solid with a liquid)
- Heating/cooling
Select Markets
- Agriculture
- Bakery
- Ceramic
- Chemical
- Construction
- Cosmetic
- Food/candy
- Friction Compound
- Mineral/ore
- Nutraceutical
- Pharmaceutical
- Powdered metal
- Pigment/dye/ink
- Rubber
- Sealant
- Thermoplastic
- Thermoset composite