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Ribbon Mixer

Ribbon Mixer

Ribbon Mixer

Product catalog summary
Overview
The APEC Horizontal Ribbon Mixer is a versatile mixing solution used globally across various industries such as animal feed, pet food, powdered drink mixes, polyester resin, vitamin, and mineral premixes.

Construction and Design
The mixer features a heavy-duty construction with a double ribbon agitator mounted on a solid center shaft. Shaft diameters range from 2-1/4” to 6”. The design includes a shaft mount reducer, eliminating the need for chain and sprocket arrangements, thus simplifying maintenance. Drive sizes vary from 3 to 60 hp. The mixer is built with a tub thickness of 3/16” or 1/4” and end plates of 1/4” or 3/8”. Ball bearing flange and spherical roller bearings support the main shaft.

Performance
The mixer is designed for fast cycle times, ensuring complete and gentle blending of ingredients.

Specifications
  • Capacities range from 150 kg (16.5 cu. ft., 3 hp) to 5 MT (368 cu. ft., 60 hp).
  • Surge capacities range from 20 cu. ft. for 150 kg to 380 cu. ft. for 5 MT.

Options and Features
Available options include mild or stainless steel discharge surge, 50 Hz motors, explosion-proof motors, liquid sparger bars, load cell weighing assemblies, surge hoppers with low-level detection, and discharge conveyors. Discharge options include full-length drop bottom and pneumatic slide gates. Finishes adhere to CEMA II standards, with options for stainless steel food-grade finishes.

Dimensions and Shipping Weight
The document provides detailed dimensions and shipping weights for each mixer size, ranging from 150 kg to 5 MT.

Contact Information
APEC is located at 1201 North Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 USA. Phone: +1 (616) 374-1000, Fax: +1 (616) 374-1010, Website: www.apecusa.com
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Catalog excerpts

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HORIZONTAL RIBBON MIXER Versatility The APEC horizontal ribbon mixer has been installed world-wide in a variety of applications including animal feed, pet food, powdered drink mix, polyester resin, vitamin premixes, and mineral premixes. Heavy Duty Construction • The APEC horizontal ribbon mixers use a double ribbon agitator mounted with solid spokes to a solid center shaft. Shaft sizes range from 2-1/4” to 6” in diameter. • The shaft mount reducer eliminates the chain and sprocket arrangements found on other mixers and simplifies maintenance. Drive sizes range from 3 to 60 hp. • All mixers are constructed with a 3/16” or 1/4” thick tub and 1/4” or 3/8” end plates • All mixers use ball bearing flange and spherical roller bearings to support the main shaft Fast Cycle Times Our design provides complete and gentle blending of ingredients. HORIZONTAL RIBBON MIXER SPECIFICATIONS Mixer Sizes, Capacities (Swept Volume) and HP’s Surge Capacities Available Options Available Discharges Available Finishes • Mild Or Stainless Steel Discharge Surge • Full Length Drop Bottom (Pneumatically Actuated) • Standard weld finish is to CEMA II standards • Standard Pneumatic End Slide Gate • Explosion Proof Motors • Mild and Stainless Steel Liquid Sparger Bar • Load Cell Weighing Assemblies • Surge Hopper with Low Level Detection • Optional Center Pneumatic Slide Gate Standard factory paint finish is primecoat with finish coat of industrial enamel. APEC will match any customer paint specification provided. • Stainless steel food grade finish available • Discharge Conveyor

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HORIZONTAL RIBBON MIXER SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND SHIPPING WEIGHT SINGLE SOURCE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS FOR: Dry and Liquid Coating | Mixing | Weighing Batching | Blending | Material Handling 1201 North Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa, MI 48849 USA Ph: +1 (616) 374-1000 Fax: +1 (616) 374-1010 www.apecusa.com

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.