After testing several blenders, where most punctured the cells of the spices and reduced flavor and aroma, the company installed a Munson Ribbon Blender.
According to the plant manager, the blender provides a nice folding action that achieves a fully incorporated, homogenous mix that is loose and almost fluffy.
Despite wide variations in bulk density––from heavy ingredients like salt and sugar, to light, fluffy herbs––the blender’s split double helical agitator promotes thorough mixing during loading, blending and discharge.
Blended batches are gravity-discharged through a manually-activated paddle gate into a tote.
The Ribbon Blender is constructed with tight tolerances between the ribbon blades and vessel wall minimize residual product after discharge. The polished, large-radius internal welds and flange-mounted agitator allow rapid, thorough cleaning.
The plant manager says that the Munson Ribbon Blender is very well built, has been virtually maintenance-free, and has delivered consistent results, which is the key to blending.
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