Mixing of powders is an essential process in various industries from chemical, pharmaceutical to food. Short mixing times and excellent homogeneity while offering gentle product handling are standard challenges in defining modern mixing processes. The addition of ingredients in very low concentrations demand optimal solutions for automatic dosing as-well-as the selection of an appropriate mixer.
Recently, other process criteria have also become the focus of producers. Recipes change more often. Cross-contamination between different recipes must be avoided for reasons of product purity, regulations.
The design of mixers as-well-as the complete mixing processes, for this so-called “hygienic execution” is very demanding. The key to increased productivity is the ease of cleaning, since cleaning time is dominating downtime. In the food industry, dry cleaning is the preferred option, as the risk of bacteria growth is reduced and also drying time is eliminated.
The Swiss Gericke Group is a pioneer in designing powder mixers for hygienic and other demanding applications. Based on sound scientific knowledge, extensive tests and the experience from many installations around the globe, the double shaft mixer "GMS Mixer" has become the technological leader in the mixer market. New options and functionalities make the "GMS" now even more versatile and it is available in sizes from 140 liters upto 5,000 liters.
Extremely high mixing quality for micro-components, short mixing time, gentle to the mixing ingredients and very easy to clean: This characterizes the "Gericke GMS Mixer" and is Gericke’s answer to the needs of the food, pharma and chemical industries where hygiene demands have become more & more stringent and product quality is of utmost importance.
During the redesign of "GMS Mixer" family, optimal cleaning allowing the operator a safe and full access to the inside of the machine, has been the focus of development. Full access to the mixing chamber, shaft sealing, discharge opening and inlet flanges is mandatory to allowing dry cleaning in a short time.
Even in the standard execution, the "Mixer" front can be opened by a huge swiveling door. In the "GMS ECD version (Extractable Cantilevered Drive)", the whole drive unit, including mixing rotors, can easily be extracted from the body; thus, the mixing housing is empty & optimally accessible for cleaning. However, seemingly small construction details can heavily influence the speed of cleaning. How is the access to the outlet of the mixer? Can the shaft sealings quickly be dismantled for inspection or cleaning? These are two of many examples how "GMS Mixers" are optimally suited for handling of allergens and highly demanding products.
For more information, contact:
M/s Inos Technologies, Ahmedabad,
Gujarat, India.
