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30 September 2003
In-line mixer
Saurin describes its Soliquid range of mixers as compact, true in-line mixer systems.
They are capable of mixing powders in liquids in-line, thus eliminating the need for tanks, pumps,
heating of liquid for mixing, and cooling for storage. The pallet-size systems actively deaerate the
product while mixing.
Soliquid mixers are aimed at fully automatic process controlled plants. The typical uses are to mix
lactose, milk powders, sugar, salt and similar products.
According to Saurin, conventional mixing systems rely on batch mixing through the use of tanks in order
to convert the batch process to continuous process.
The Soliquid system does not need tanks and is therefore not subject to operator error.
The control is fully automatic and can be altered on-line without having to complete the batch.
The mixer does not need a cleaning cycle and is able to clean with the plant. One mixer can be used
for adding up to four different powders together. The recipe can be stored in memory too.
The system comes with its own Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to control the composition. This
information can be communicated to the Plant PLC for process monitoring and control.
Any error in composition is detected immediately and prevents downgrade in products.
Food & Pack
September 2003, Pg. 33
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