Benefits
Tetra Pak® High Volume Batch Mixer equipped with the Tetra Pak® Big Bag Liquefier is a complete batch mixer with tailored liquefying technology that tackles lumps including:
- Tetra Pak® Big Bag Liquefier
- Dust extraction ERS
- Mixing tank
- Recirculation mixing and Brix monitoring
- Radial jet mixer
Tetra Pak® Big Bag Liquefier is also available for batch solutions based on hydraulic conveying such as:
- Tetra Pak® Preparation System B-EXT
- Tetra Pak® Mixer RJCI 4X
Capacity:
Tetra Pak® High Volume Batch Mixer is available in three tank sizes: 5 000, 10 000, and 15 000 litres. Other tank sizes on request
Typical applications can be:
Powders packed in big bags such as sugar, dextrose or citric acid.
Fast, clean, cost-efficient big bag unloading and dissolving
- Comes with the Tetra Pak® Big Bag Liquefier which enables easy big bag unloading and handles difficult, lump-prone powder ingredients without requiring any lump-breaking or grinding
- Cuts batch time by up to 25% with fast intake and efficient dissolving and mixing of powders such as sugar, dextrose or citric acid up to a batch viscosity of 200 cP
- Increases flexibility in recipe and production planning and reduces costs thanks to a low maintenance, single-pump solution
Features
Powder control and extraction
Reduce waste and improve work environment
An integrated powder control and extraction system with water mist prevents the presence of combustible dust in the dumping area during big bag unloading. This means virtually zero product loss since the collected product powder gets washed out into the product. It also improves the work environment and means fewer ATEX requirements.
Single-pump solution
Reduce costs with low maintenance
With fewer moving parts and no high-maintenance equipment, our liquefier helps to reduce costs and downtime for unplanned stops and maintenance significantly. Our solution requires just an annual change of the pump seal, taking only 30 minutes. This is in comparison to a mechanical lump breaker and screw conveyor, which require a maintenance procedure of approximately 8 hours, frequent checks, and manual cleaning of parts.
Fully wet cleanability
Increase flexibility in planning
All components can be fully cleaned during CIP since the entire solution is on the wet side. The interior is cleanable with no cleaning shadow, which reduces the risk of microbiological issues and cross-contamination. This also allows you to handle a variety of ingredients efficiently and flexibly, thanks to no carryover or residues of colours, flavours, or allergens into sequential batches. No manual cleaning is required.
Radial jet mixer technology
No foaming, splashing or sinking
The radial jet mixer nozzle forces liquid at high speed into the tank and creates turbulence for agitation. This avoids the disadvantages of a mechanical agitator, which increases air incorporation to create foaming. Particles do not sink and collect at the bottom because of the turbulence created by the nozzle. It’s also reassuring to know that the nozzle does not create high shear. This helps to preserve product quality.
Injector technology
Immediate wetting at point of entry
Wetting of powders begins immediately in the injector. The unique design allows us to create a vacuum due to the Venturi effect, so ingredients are sucked into the mixer at the point of entry. When powder is poured into the top of a tank, undissolved powder can sink to the bottom and lead to clogging over time. Our innovative injector technology and radial jet mixing avoid clogging and enable fast in-feed of powder and liquids.
Options
Tubular heat exchanger
Reduce production time
For products or recipe steps requiring heating, the unit can be equipped with an optional tubular heat exchanger, which can reduce production time by dissolving the ingredient in water even faster.
