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The FMX10 from Silverson Machines provides a simple, effective and hygienic means of powder/liquid mixing on a small scale, with a batch size of up to 13 gallons, depending on viscosity. Featuring the same pumping rotor design as the HV model, the FMX10 is able to process higher viscosity mixes, and the option of a high speed motor, capable of 9,000rpm, and Flameproof specification makes this model even more versatile.
The mixer recirculates liquid from the process vessel through the FMX10 at high velocity. The powder feed valve is opened, and the high pumping action of the mixer forces the powder into the liquid stream. The powder and liquid components are introduced straight into the high shear zone of the mixer and are instantaneously combined as they are subjected to intense mechanical and hydraulic shear. The resultant mix is passed back to the vessel by the self-pumping FMX10.
With proven results comparable to the Flashmix when incorporating powders such as gums and thickeners, milk proteins and sugars.
The full-scale production equivalent of the FMX10, the Silverson Flashmix, also will be present at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in Booth SU-30021.
