The Paderborn-based mixing expert is presenting the FKM 600D at the POWTECH 2017 show.
The machine allows excellent mixing results to be achieved in a very short time — with a high level of batch reproducibility. A low-maintenance mixer concept and easy access to the mixer's inner parts guarantee maximum availability.
The Ploughshare mixer uses the mechanically generated fluid bed process developed by Lödige. Special mixing tools are arranged systematically on a shaft to achieve a 3D movement of the mixing material. The intensive yet gentle product movement means that bulk products can be mixed extremely quickly and evenly.
Depending on the mixing application, various equipment options are available for the mixers of the FKM series. Thus, the mixing performance of the mixing elements can also be supported by separately driven, high-speed rotating chopper heads.
These combine with the mixing tools to enable the dispensing of agglomerates and targeted granulation during the process. Further equipment options include a jacked drum and side walls and a hollow shaft for heating or cooling if required.
Lödige also offers the option to add liquids. The optimum solution depends on the application and recipe-specific requirements. It is also possible to prepare products suitable for pumping.
The mixer can be equipped with highly durable surfaces, high-strength structural steels, stainless steels and special materials.
Depending on the production volume and the application in hand, machine sizes between 130 litres for small batches and 30,000 litres for large production projects are available.
Smaller machines with capacities between 5 and 50 litres are also available for laboratory applications. Typical mixing times for dry recipes are about 1-3 min.
One of the advantages of Lödige Ploughshare mixers is the mixing times vary little between the various machine sizes.
