Continuous Mixers Achieve Optimum Froude Number for Peak Mixing Efficiency

Continuous Mixers Achieve Optimum Froude Number for Peak Mixing Efficiency
4 Oct 2024  |
Continuous mixers in the Gericke Continuous Mixer (GCM) line from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, automatically achieve the optimal Froude number between 1 and 2, documenting the mixing occurs in a fluidized motion zone with minimal friction and very little energy input. Featuring a proprietary design, the GCM continuous mixers establish the ideal balance among centrifugal force, gravity, the mixing impeller, and the materials and ingredients inside to consistently and quickly meet the targeted homogeneity while running unattended in 24/7 operation.

Suitable for mixing food, nutrition, chemical, and pharmaceutical products, the Gericke continuous mixers automatically meter multiple dry and liquid materials into a mixing chamber where both axial and radial dispersion are applied in a fluidized zone with forward motion. The novel design achieves throughputs of up to 150,000 liters/hour and/or 100 tons/hour of dry materials for peak efficiency in high capacity mixing.

The Gericke continuous mixers are available in optional FDA-compliant configurations for sanitary processes and ATEX-certified configurations as explosion-proof for hazardous environments, and in custom designs to meet virtually any requirements. The mixers may be tested at the Gericke test laboratory.

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