Continuously Operating Ploughshare Mixer

Universal applicability, consistent reproducibility, maximum homogeneity of the final product, and short dwell times are features that characterize the continuous Ploughshare mixer KM, developed by Lödige Process Technology.

It is the right type of mixer for a multitude of applications. The low-maintenance KM is suitable for processing powdery, fibrous, or granular solids. Granulation processes can also be carried out with the continuous mixer at minimum dwell time.

The continuous mixer is based on the process of the mechanically generated turbulent fluidized bed, patented by Lödige. During this process, Ploughshare shovels rotate close to the wall in a horizontal, cylindrical drum. Their peripheral speed and geometric shape is rated such that they take the mixing components off of the drum wall and toss them into the free mixing compartment from the product bed. Therefore, due to the continuous mixing of the entire product, intensive mixing is achieved even at extensive throughputs of material to be mixed. The product transport is ensured by the special shape and arrangement of the mixing elements. In this manner, an excellent homogeneity and consistent reproducibility of the final product is achieved during short mixing or dwell times of only 25 to 60 seconds.

In addition to its efficiency, part of the sophisticated mixer concept is the universal applicability of the machine. Beyond the processing of dry, powdery, granular, or fibrous solids, it can be equipped for numerous other mixing tasks.

Gebr. Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH, Paderborn, Germany +49-5251-309-213 www.loedige.de

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