PACKAGING FOAMS PRODUCTION

The Challenge

For a major manufacturing company in the packaging foams sector, we were commissioned to produce a ploughshare mixer/reactor. The process requirements demand a temperature-controlled product heating system. To dramatically reduce processing times and operational costs, the system strictly required the capability to operate under a deep vacuum of -0.8 Barg.

The MC² Solution

Mixer model: KBR2PC02000DCD batch mixer
Material of construction: all parts built in high thickness 304L stainless steel, reinforced to resist up to -0.9 Barg
Maximum working capacity: 2,160 litres
Solid 304L stainless steel rotor shaft, with special vacuum seals
Mixing tools: adjustable, bolted ploughs and scrapers made of 304L stainless steel
1 off. flanged round inlet
1 off. flanged round vent port
1 off. flanged, round discharge outlet, with flush-fit trapdoor, with electropneumatic actuation
1 off. inspection door with interlock
2 off. liquid ports
Finishing of all parts in contact with product: satin polishing at a Ra ≤1.6μm
Temperature jacket for use with water/diathermal oil in 304L stainless steel, complete with PT100 temperature probe and full drum insulation
Separate drive, in right-angle layout, with flexible pin coupling, complete with a 55 kW electric motor

Key Benefits

Process efficiency guaranteed, thanks to the capability of the unit to resist to deep vacuum

Compact layout and minimum footprint

Guaranteed reliability and repeatability of lots

Quick and easy cleaning operations

Excellent return on investment