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Repeatable mix/blend systems

Portable sifter

Powder Process-Solutions’ engineers analyze
material and powder properties to determine
blend time and batch volume and to select
rotor designs that provide the best blending
performance, efficiency and reliability. The
company’s extensive experience enables it to select proper mixing and blending equipment for a new or existing system. It offers ribbon, continuous, twin-rotor and pneumatic mixing and
blending options. Specializing in requirements for upstream and
downstream processes, the company ensures all components are
properly integrated.
(877) 933-2556 • www.powder-solutions.com

Burford Corp.’s 280 sifter can be used to
inspect all incoming ingredients, reclaim
dusting flour or as a main product sifter. It
features a stainless-steel frame, and screens
range from 4 to 100 mesh in size. The
portable sifter, which operates simply and
quietly, outputs up to 30 lb per minute. It
includes a heavy-duty vinyl dust skirt and
an open front design for container access.
(877) 287-3673 • www.burford.com

Bowl seals for mixers
Pellet snack expander
Bühler Areoglide’s AeroExpander
uses hot air instead of oil to pop
snack foods, thus reducing cost while
providing healthier snack alternatives. AeroExpander employs air
circulation and variable temperature control with a custom
conveying system to ensure precise dwell time and product uniformity. This control benefits customers by boosting productivity and maintaining consistent quality.
(800) 722-7483 • www.buhlergroup.com

Shaffer Mixers & Processing Equipment has
upgraded bowl seal designs to eliminate up
to 99% of flour leaks from the bowl during
the mixing cycle. The new seals are standard
on all triple-roller bars, as well as single- and
double-sigma arm mixers. The material is designed to increase
the seal as pressure builds in the bowl or dough presses against
seals during the mixing cycle.
(937) 652-2151 • www.shaffermixers.com

Dividing dough efficiently

ShickUSA offers bulk liquid storage and
delivery systems to assist with handling
liquid ingredients. Its tanks come in a
range of materials, sizes and options to fit
manufacturers’ bulk storage needs. The
company can fully integrate liquid receiving
and distribution systems.
(877) 744-2587 • www.shickusa.com

The Advanced Dough Divider Multi-Metering
Pump from AMF Bakery Systems features new
vector technology that improves scaling, decreases
dough shear and increases vacuum system efficiency. Its stainless-steel frame is specifically
designed for high-speed bread lines with multiple sheeters, moulders and panners because it is capable of making up to 390 loaves
per minute. The divider’s dual-auger design offers gentle dough
handling. The operator interface recipe management system provides automated setup of the divider and downstream equipment.
(800) 225-3771 • www.amfbakery.com

Automatic water temperature blender

Removable-bowl spiral mixers

Enviro-Blender water metering systems from
The Fred D. Pfening Co. offer fast, accurate temperature control through an easy-to-use PLC with
touchscreen interface and Ethernet communications. The water blenders do not waste water and
feature up to 20 batch and temperature setpoints.
The unit can meter up to 150 lb per minute, and deviation alarms alert operators should temperatures get out of spec.
(614) 294-5361 • www.pfening.com

Built for demanding production needs, Topos
Mondial’s removable-bowl double-spiral
dough mixers are made entirely of stainless
steel in the mixing zone. The mixing bowl
bonnet allows connection to both dry and
liquid ingredient feeds. A high-efficiency two-speed motor
drives the agitator and is connected to Kevlar-reinforced timing
belts and oversized bearing support assemblies.
(610) 970-2270 • www.toposmondial.com

Handling liquid ingredients

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