Industrial mixer KB1PC00055BS MC² — BRAKE PAD PRODUCTION (AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY)
Industry: Friction Materials

BRAKE PAD PRODUCTION (AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY)

KB1PC00055BS

The Challenge

For a well-known manufacturer of automotive friction components (brake pads), we engineered two compact ploughshare mixers. These machines quickly deliver a highly homogenous blend, which is then transferred to the moulding department.

The mixers were designed for heavy-duty use and engineered to achieve excellent material distribution throughout the mix, ensuring the compound passes the rigorous validation phases required before moving into mass production.

The MC² Solution

  • Mixer model: KB1PC00055DD batch mixer
  • Material of construction: Heavy-thickness carbon steel
  • Maximum working capacity: 55 litres
  • Mixing tools: Adjustable, bolted ploughs and scrapers made of HB500 wear-resistant steel
  • 1off. round inlet
  • 1off. vent port
  • 1off. round discharge outlet featuring a flush-fit bomb-door trapdoor with electropneumatic actuation and an encoder for position monitoring
  • 1off. compressed-air chamber bottom cleaning system
  • 1off. inspection door equipped with a safety interlock switch
  • 1off. high-speed side refiner (1,500 rpm)
  • Air-purged main shaft seals
  • Direct drive, flanged directly to the drum, equipped with a 4 kW electric motor

Key Benefits

  • Ultra-fast mixing time
  • Superior particle distribution
  • Maximum batch reliability and repeatability
  • High wear resistance
  • Outstanding ROI