Ploughshare Mixer for Construction, Chemical, Specialty, Food plow Mixer
The Plough Shear Mixer, also known as the ploughshare mixer or plow mixer, is a versatile and heavy-duty blending machine designed for both dry and wet materials. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of its key features, applications, and technical specifications:
Overview
The Plough Shear Mixer operates by using plough-shaped mixing elements mounted on a horizontal shaft within a cylindrical drum. These plough-shaped shovels are designed to penetrate and mix dense powder masses, creating a mechanical fluidized bed mixing action. This design ensures effective blending and homogeneity of materials with varying grain sizes and densities.
Key Features
- Mixing Action: The mixer achieves uniform blending through the mechanical fluidized bed effect created by the plough-shaped shovels. The broader ends of these shovels help shuffle the mixture, while the specially designed blades provide effective penetration and agitation.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of materials including powders, granules, and small liquid additives. It can handle both dry and wet materials, making it ideal for diverse industries.
- Additional Functions: In addition to mixing, the Plough Shear Mixer can be used for drying, reacting, moistening/coating, sterilization, granulation, and emulsification.
Applications
The Plough Shear Mixer is widely used across various industries, including:
- Food Industry: For mixing ingredients in foods, flavorings, coffee, chocolate, and nutraceuticals.
- Pharmaceuticals: Effective for pharmaceutical materials, including granulation and coating.
- Chemical Industry: Used for mixing chemicals, pigments, and agricultural chemicals.
- Construction and Material Handling: Suitable for cement, sand, metal powders, minerals, ceramics, and friction materials.
- Specialty Materials: Handles materials such as carbon black, fire retardants, and talcum powders.
Technical Specifications
Below are the specifications for different models of the Plough Shear Mixer:
| Model | Gross Volume | Working Volume | Speed (RPM) | Motor Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM-100 | 100L | 40-60L | 101 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 3KW (shaft), 1.5KW x 2 (chopper) |
| PM-300 | 300L | 120-180L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 4KW (shaft), 1.5KW x 2 (chopper) |
| PM-500 | 500L | 200-300L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 7.5KW (shaft), 1.5KW x 2 (chopper) |
| PM-1000 | 1000L | 400-600L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 11KW (shaft), 4KW x 2 (chopper) |
| PM-1500 | 1500L | 600-900L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 15KW (shaft), 4KW x 2 (chopper) |
| PM-2000 | 2000L | 800-1200L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 18.5KW (shaft), 4KW x 3 (chopper) |
| PM-3000 | 3000L | 1200-1800L | 57 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 18.5KW (shaft), 4KW x 3 (chopper) |
| PM-4000 | 4000L | 1600-2400L | 57 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 22KW (shaft), 4KW x 4 (chopper) |
| PM-6000 | 6000L | 2400-3600L | 57 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 30KW (shaft), 4KW x 4 (chopper) |
| PM-8000 | 8000L | 3200-4800L | 42 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 45KW (shaft), 4KW x 4 (chopper) |
| PM-10000 | 10000L | 4000-6000L | 33 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 55KW (shaft), 5.5KW x 5 (chopper) |
| PM-12000 | 12000L | 4800-7200L | 30 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 55KW (shaft), 5.5KW x 5 (chopper) |
| PM-15000 | 15000L | 6000-9000L | 30 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 75KW (shaft), 5.5KW x 5 (chopper) |
| PM-20000 | 20000L | 8000-12000L | 30 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 90KW (shaft), 5.5KW x 5 (chopper) |
Working Principles
- Material Feeding:
- Feeding Port: Raw materials are introduced into the mixer through a designated feeding port.
- Mixing Action:
- Motor Operation: Upon starting the motor, the reducer and coupling drive the main shaft to rotate.
- Plough Elements: Plough-shaped mixing elements, mounted on the rotating shaft, continuously stir and mix the materials inside the drum.
- Additive Application: Additives are uniformly distributed over the turbulent materials using a liquid spray device, ensuring even integration with the powder.
- Mixing Mechanism: The materials undergo mixing primarily through shearing (cutting and tearing), convection (movement of materials within the drum), and diffusion (spreading of materials). The plough elements generate a strong vortex effect that significantly enhances the mixing process by turning and agitating the material mass.
Optional Features
Option 1: Chopper
- Description: A chopper can be installed on the inner side of the cylindrical drum, directly driven by a motor.
- Function: As the mixer operates, materials are thrown and agitated by the plough elements and then pass through the chopper. The high-speed rotating chopper scatters the materials intensively.
- Benefits: This dual-action of the plough and chopper improves the mixing efficiency and quality. The chopper helps in achieving a more uniform mix in a shorter period.
Option 2: Heating Device
- Description: The outer layer of the cylindrical drum can be equipped with a heating device.
- Function: The heating device warms the drum as the material mixes. When the temperature reaches a certain level, solid additives melt and blend more effectively with the materials.
- Benefits: This feature ensures that additives that require melting or heat for better incorporation are uniformly distributed within the mixture. It helps in achieving a more homogeneous end product.
The Plough Shear Mixer’s robust design and diverse functionality make it a crucial tool in industries requiring efficient and effective blending of various materials.