Dosing of Powders and Powder Mixing Plants

Dosing and mixing of powders can be done  batch vise or continuously ( inline )

Batch vise

Batch vise the powder and granulate is dosed into the mixer where it is going to be mixed with other components. Measuring of the amount of powder can be done  by weighing of the component manually, in a weighing tank, with a dosing  device on load cells or by placing the mixer on load cells.

Volumetric dosing is a cost effective but less accurate option.

In the mixer the components will be blended to homogenous mix.

There are many types of mixers: Ribbon blenders, conical screw mixers, twin shaft paddle mixers, ploughshare mixers, tumble mixers etc. Each has its advantages and strengths.

Liquids can be mixed and absorbed into the powder as an option to, standardize the product, regarding fat or moisture content or to form agglomerates or to make a coating.

Inline dosing

Inline dosing is a process where the powders and granulates are dosed and mixed in a continous mixer integrated  in the process plant. Inline dosing  and mixing is a very good solution for continuous running processes, where the demands of accuracy are secondary.

The different powders and granulates can be measured by volumetric dosing, or by dosing from a device placed on load cells ( dosing band, dosing screw, dosing vibrator etc.)

Advantages by the choice of FlowTech mixing technology

All FlowTech mixing plants are custom build in close cooperation with the client.
From the clients experience with the process combined with Flowtechs unique experience with numerous plants, the optimal design is created.

All materials, electric and mechanical equipment used are first class, carefully selected with our long experience.

Individually selected mixing equipment will create homogenous blends.
The setup is designed for years of uninterrupted service in hard industrial environments.

The plants can be delivered preinstalled on skids, including controlling system tested with your product  in our workshop to minimize running in on site.

Fully automatic process control including logging of documentation.

Full running in on site is included.

A packet of spare parts and service can be offered as an option.

Capacities can be from milligrams to tons.

Plants can be constructed according to the ATEX directive.

Examples of plants we have build in the past

Mixing of:

• Milkpowder
• Caseines
• Lactose
• Whey powder and  whey protein
• Porkskin protein
• Spices of all kinds
• Flours, sugars, aromas and flavours
• Detergents for  manufacturing of dishwashing powder
• Etc.