A self-contained mixing and cooking unit which has been designed for the cooking and mixing of sensitive products, ensuring that whilst the agitation is gentle enough to prevent "disintegration", it is strong enough to mix in additives and give an even result throughout.

The anchor agitator is fitted with scrapers which are fitted around the circumference, so that on each full revolution, the heated surface of the vessel is scraped to prevent any materials 'cooking on'. A variable speed agitator can be used, so that a variety of products may be processed in the same vessel, and, if necessary, more vigorous agitation can be obtained.

The unit is designed for easy cleaning, being entirely constructed from stainless steel including the legs, insulation skin and all mounting points for the gearbox and motors. The scrapers are manufactured from hard wearing Nylon 66 or P.T.F.E. and are fully floating. If required, CIP fittings may be provided.

• Agitation - variable speed 5 to 25 RPM.

• Lids - conical with ¹/₃rd safety grille and interlocks, hinged or counterbalanced.

• Product temperature indication by thermocouple with analogue display 0-200 °C.

• Jacket insulated - with mineral wool mat and fully clad in stainless steel.

• Tubular legs with Hemis end caps, or suitable for load cells.

• Additional Agitation by twin butterfly blades mounted on anchor drive shaft adjustable to vary turbulence. (Fig 1.)

• Top mounted Multi High Shear Mixer, HP matched to suit vessel size and type of product. (Fig 2.)

FIG 1. Overmix with Butterfly Agiation Blades

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