CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Multi-Shaft Mixers
Ross VersaMix multi-shaft mixers are reportedly designed for sanitaryand high-purity applications and feature customizable agitators, dry-running mechanical seals, full recovery vacuum systems, CIP spray nozzles, and touchscreen recipe controls. Shown is a 1,000-gal VersaMix rated for 28 in.Hg vacuum up to 14 psi internal pressure at 275°F. All product contact surfaces are stainless steel type 316L polished to 240 grit (20 ra) mechanical finish. A special hydraulic lift raises and lowers the agitators: a three-wing anchor, dual-propeller and powder induction rotor/stator mixer.
The dished-bottom vessel reportedly includes a pneumatically actuated flush tank full port ball valve, toggle clamps for connection to the mixer cover, ASME dimpled jacket, insulation blanket and stainless steel sheathing. Sight ports, temperature probes, level sensors, transfer pump and a load cell system were also supplied. Available in many standard sizes from 1 through 4,000 gal capacity, mixer features can be tailored to a specific formulation or range of products for maximum yield and consistent uniformity.
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