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What is an industrial batch mixer?
An industrial batch mixer blends measured quantities of ingredients during individual mixing cycles to produce controlled, repeatable batches.
What materials can industrial batch mixers handle?
Batch mixers can process powders, granules, pellets, food ingredients, animal feed, chemicals, minerals, pharmaceuticals and many other bulk materials.
What size batch mixers does Scott Equipment manufacture?
Scott Equipment offers batch mixers ranging from approximately 1 to 1,500 cubic feet, depending on the mixer design and application.
How fast can an industrial batch mixer mix?
Mixing time depends on the material and mixer configuration. Scott’s published equipment information includes certain configurations capable of cycle times as low as 90 seconds.
What is the difference between a ribbon mixer and paddle mixer?
Ribbon agitators provide end-to-end material movement and are commonly used for powders and dry ingredients, while paddles create lifting and mixing action suited to a wider range of particle sizes and material characteristics.
Can a batch mixer add liquids to dry materials?
Yes. Industrial batch mixers can be configured for liquid addition, coating and other processes depending on the material and desired result.
Are sanitary batch mixers available?
Yes. Scott offers carbon and stainless steel construction with sanitary finishes available up to 3-A Dairy requirements for applicable equipment.
Can I test my material before buying a mixer?
Yes. Scott Equipment offers material testing to help evaluate mixer and agitator configurations before selecting production equipment.