Multi-shaft mixer incorporates proprietary powder induction feature

Efficiently charges thickeners to produce high-quality gels, creams and pastes

Morgan Smith, New Products Editor
Sep 19th, 2019
ROSS VersaMix multi-shaft mixer
ROSS VersaMix multi-shaft mixer

The ROSS VersaMix multi-shaft mixer has a three-winged anchor and high-speed disperser blade that combine shear and bulk flow at various stages of the mixing cycle; a rotor/stator emulsifying head includes solids/liquid injection manifold technology for sub-surface raw material additions. Operated from an 11-in. touchscreen, the recipe system offers batching based on speed, time, temperature and vacuum level.

Learn more about mixing equipment at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 23–25, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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