The Silverson Flashblend FLB60 is a high shear system for rapid incorporation of a wide range of powders, including problematic gums and thickeners. The Flashblend is designed to incorporate powders on a continuous and semi-continuous basis at rates of up to 30,000 lbs/hour. The system can handle a wide range of viscosities, from low-viscosity products to highly viscous gels
How it works: The Silverson Flashblend is designed to rapidly wet out and disperse a wide range of powders into liquids. The system is based on proven technology combined with new techniques which stem from specific research into powders which are difficult to hydrate. The result is a mixer which can produce agglomerate-free homogeneous dispersion
Stage 1: The process liquid is pumped at high velocity into the venturi chamber and passes into the In-Line mixer. The combination of the pump, venturi and the pumping action of the In-Line mixer creates a vacuum in the venturi chamber
Stage 2: When powder is present in the hopper, the powder feed valve can be opened. The vacuum rapidly draws the powder down into the venturi chamber where it passes with the liquid stream at high velocity into the rotor/stator assembly of the In-Line mixer
Stage 3 The liquid/powder mix is then subjected to intense mechanical and hydraulic shear which ensures that it is completely dispersed and agglomerate-free. The resultant product is then passed back to the process vessel by the pumping action of the machine
Advantages
Suitable for large-scale production requirements
Consistently delivers agglomerate-free products
Ensures high repeatability for consistent results
Rapid mixing speed for increased efficiency
Minimizes aeration during the mixing process
Improve vessel hygiene
Viscous liquids can be incorporated into the bulk liquid via the hopper
Liquid additives can also be pumped directly into the venturi
Specs
Typical powder flow rate: up to 550 pounds per minute, depending on application
A wide range of workheads and screens are available for Silverson high shear mixers (at an additional cost). These interchangeable workheads offer great versatility by allowing the machine to be adapted to perform a wide range of mixing operations including emulsifying, homogenizing, disintegrating, dissolving, dispersing, blending, particle size reduction and de-agglomerating
Hopper volume: 10.5 cubic feet
Mixing system
3 inch inlet/outlet
APV centrifugal pump:
Maximum viscosity 150 cP
Maximum capacity 116 m³/h
Maximum pressure of 25 bar
3 inch inlet
2 inch outlet
Push button controls
Start/Stop
Open/close
Reset
Power flush
Level probe override
30 horsepower shear motor
25 horsepower centrifugal motor
Electrical:
Volts: 230/460
Frequency: 60 Hz
Phase 3
316 stainless steel construction
Approximate overall dimensions: 79"L x 40.5"W x 75"H
