Inline Twin- and Multi-Screw Continuous Blending

Inline twin- and multi-screw continuous blending in combination with flexible screw conveying is often a better choice for easily mixing additives because it saves time and money while maximizing flexibility.  An inline twin screw (ITS) continuous proportional blender achieves thorough mixing in a fraction of the time required by conventional V-blender or other traditional mixing methods. With an easily adjustable blend ratio it adds flavorings, seasonings and other food ingredients for mixing applications. The use of ITS continuous blenders incorporates a novel principle where a secondary ingredient is introduced directly into the center of the flow of the primary ingredient. The two or more rotating spiral-type conveyors inside the blender are of different diameters, with the tube of the smaller conveyor located within the spiral of the larger. The design of the ITS continuous blender reduces or eliminates stratification of different ingredients. This type of blender can deliver volumetric accuracy of +/-2% and gravimetric accuracy of +/-.5-1.0%.  
Spiroflow Systems Inc., Monroe, NC 877-294-9595 www.spiroflowsystems.com

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