Description
The Advanced Food Systems 2000 lb. High-Speed Batch Mixer is a heavy-duty, industrial-grade mixer designed for large-scale food processing applications. Built with 304 stainless steel construction, a powerful 300 HP VFD-rated motor, hydraulic slide gates, and advanced automation controls, this mixer is ideal for efficiently processing high-capacity dough and ingredient batches. Lightly used, it was only operated for about a week for product testing.
Key Features & Specifications:
Processing Chamber & Mixing System:
- Batch size capacity: 1,100 lbs. to 2,000 lbs. (finished dough)
- Mixing chamber dimensions: 58 in. diameter x 38 in. deep
- 304 stainless steel construction
- Integrated thermometer to monitor dough temperature
- Bi-directional scraper arm for consistent mixing and dough chunk discharge
- Overpressure relief valve for safety
Ingredient Loading & Discharge System:
- (5) 4-inch diameter flush-seating liquid ingredient valves mounted near the top of the chamber
- (1) Additional 4-inch diameter valve on the door
- Hydraulically operated UHMW plastic slide gate (33 in. L x 35 in. W) for loading dry ingredients
- Hydraulically operated stainless steel curved slide gate (25 in. L x 17 in. W) for dough discharge
- Slide gate clearance to floor: 36 inches
- Open-style loading hopper adaptable to installation requirements
Motors & Drives:
- Main motor: 300 HP TEFC, VFD-rated (50-1200 RPM, 460V, 60Hz)
- Scraper motor: Helical bevel gearmotor (24 RPM, 25 HP, 460V, 60Hz)
- Central hydraulic unit motor: 3 HP, 460V, 60Hz
- Automatic programmable greasing system for motor seals
Frame & Chassis:
- 304 stainless steel frame and legs made of 8-inch square tubing
- Rubber vibration-reducing pads isolate the mixing chamber and motor from the frame
- Critical components (motor, hydraulic unit, greasing system, and electrical J-boxes) are located behind the processing chamber
- Stainless steel protective covers with removable access panels
Electrical & Controls:
- NEMA 4X stainless steel, wash-down rated control cabinet
- Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC with I/O racks
- VFD speed control for main and auxiliary motors
- PanelView Plus 1000 graphics-based color touchscreen for real-time monitoring and control
- Programmable safety interlocks on the main motor, scraper motor, slide gates, and front door
- Built-in troubleshooting & diagnostics package
- Control programming for automatic and manual operation
Utility Requirements:
- Electrical: 600 Amps, 460V, 60Hz
- Air: 40 PSI @ 10 CFM
This Advanced Food Systems 2000 lb. High-Speed Batch Mixer offers precision, durability, and automation for high-volume food processing applications, ensuring efficient ingredient blending, controlled mixing, and streamlined batch production.