J-Tec Material Handling Mixing Solutions

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1 M i x i n g s o l u t i o n s Mixing Solutions creates solutions for storing, handling, dosing and processing dry and liquid ingredients. Solutions can extend from optimizing components to plant upgrades... to turnkey processing lines.

2 SOLUTIONS installations. Our main fields of activity are the food industry, chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. continually invest in state-of-theart facilities, equipment and ICT systems worldwide. However, it is thanks to the initiative, enthusiasm and skills of our people that we are able to offer a better, more efficient and cost-effective total concept to our customers info@j-tec.com Mixing Mixing Principles J-TEC MATERIAL HANDLING designs, installs and maintains systems for the handling of dry materials and liquids. Storage of raw materials, conveying, dosing and weighing, dedusting, screening, charging and discharging, automation are all part of your production process. The mixing process in particular can be part of this production process. In some cases, this might even be the object, the heart of the installation. In only a few quite exceptional cases, the end product is not a composition of various raw materials. As a result, mixing equipment is not included in these installations. But as stated before these cases tend to be rare. Mixing processes are part of the majority of industrial installations. This goes for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and plastics industry. Standards pertaining to safety, hygiene, accuracy and so on, vary from industry to industry. J-Tec takes into account all this varying standards during the development of the mixing device. Within the science of mixing, three different forms can be distinguished: the mixing of two or more liquids, the mixing of two or more dry materials and the mixing of liquids and dry materials. Depending on the situational factors, one can opt for either a continuous mixing process or batch mixing. However, the object of the two processes is the same: to bring together various ingredients, being dry materials or liquids, in order to create a qualitatively good end product. This end product is either immediately consumable, or it will be further processed. The choice of what mixer to use depends on several other elements For instance to prevent contamination. Certain types of mixers can be cleaned more easily (for instance the slow mixer will be emptied completely). Especially in the food industry, where product switches often take place within a mixer, the easy cleaning of the mixer is a decisive element. Mixing devices Since 1970, J-Tec designs, builds and maintains J-Tec installations in which all kinds of mixing devices are build in. A complete enumeration of the existing mixing devices would lead us to far. However, J-Tec engineers are at your entire disposal to help you choose the right mixing process and the right mixing device. Inline mixing of solids and liquids Batch mixing of solids and liquids Double shaft paddle mixers Vertical and horizontal mixers Warm/cold mixers Cone-shaped mixers Mixing silos: static or mechanical Container and drum mixer Jet mixer, Triblender, Liquiverter, Disperser / Homogenizer, Vacuum mixing....

3 SOLUTIONS installations. Our main fields of activity are the food industry, chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. continually invest in state-of-theart facilities, equipment and ICT systems worldwide. However, it is thanks to the initiative, enthusiasm and skills of our people that we are able to offer a better, more efficient and cost-effective total concept to our customers info@j-tec.com Mixing Inline mixing Description The dissolving of solids into liquids is one of the most critical process steps. Often problems arise because companies have to work with two different suppliers, who each have their own specialty, either solids or liquids. For that reason there was a strong market demand for suppliers who could deliver the entire package: solids handling, the mixing and dissolving of solids into liquids, and the liquids handling. This way the critical separation of responsibilities between solids and liquids suppliers is lifted. Because of J-Tec s extensive knowledge in the fields of solids and liquids handling and control systems we were able to develop an advanced system for the inline dissolving of a high concentration of powders into liquids. Main Principle By means of an intensive mixing system, an accurately controlled flow of powder is dissolved continuously into an accurately controlled flow of liquid. The concentration of powders in the liquid is controllable and adjustable, through a combination of a loss-in-weight feeder and an inline mixer. With this set-up the powders are dosed directly into the liquids flow, and dissolved into the liquid. Advantages As opposed to conventional systems, there are no buffer tanks and intermediate transport necessary, resulting in fewer costs and a reduction in space required for the installation. It offers great flexibility, while still allowing a reproducible process. Less air incorporation This combination makes it possible to change the ingredients and the concentration of the mix very easily. High accuracy and range of dosing (0,5%) The solid/liquid ratio can be changed throughout the entire process. Powder ratio up to 80 % The entire process is easy to clean because it can be cleaned inline: more quickly and more efficiently. Limited number of components that need cleaning It can be used for solids stored in all kinds of storage systems: Bags, Big Bags, silos,...

4 Mixing Inline mixing Options The set-up that you require can be tested in J-tec s test facilities, where we can simulate the conditions that you need. Heating and cooling are possible. Dosing of additional liquids (other than the main liquid) is also possible. J-Tec s test facilities In our test facilities, we can simulate batch mixing as well as inline mixing processes. A combination of batch and inline mixing is also possible. Product examples The inline mixing system can be used for several types of products. A few examples: Soda Carbon black Al 2 O 3 Thickeners Silica Milk powder... Industries This type of mixing can be implemented in several types of industries: MH Chemical industry Food industry Pharmaceutical industry 70 m³ POWDER 1 POWDER 2 POWDER LIQUID OPTION TO CONTINUOUS PROCESS

5 Mixing Sanimix vacuum mixer SOLUTIONS installations. Our main fields of activity are the food industry, chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. continually intest in state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and ICT systems worldwide. However, it is thanks to the initiative, enthusiasm and skills of our people that we are able to offer a better, more efficient and cost-effective total concept to our customers. Description The dissolving of solids into liquids is one of the most critical process steps. Often problems arise because companies have to work with two separate suppliers, who each have their own specialty, either solids or liquids. For that reason there was a strong market demand for suppliers who could deliver the entire package: solids handling, the mixing and dissolving of solids into liquids, and the liquids handling. This way the critical separation of responsibilities between solids and liquids suppliers is lifted. Because of J-Tec s extensive experience and knowledge in the field of solids and liquids handling, the Sanimix has some advantages over others: Pneumatic conveying of powders Extensive mixing capacities Possibility of CIP cleaning Products have a longer shelf life thanks to reduced oxidation Main principle J-Tec s vacuum mixer is a batch mixer that pulls in powders into the mixing tank below liquids level, by means of a vacuum conveying system. Thanks to J-Tec s thorough knowledge in the field of pneumatic conveying, very long conveying distances can be achieved. Because the powder enters the mixing tank below liquids level, foam creation and product deposits on the wall are reduced to a minimum. The mixing process is accelerated because the powder immediately collides with a high shear mixing element. This way a high powder/liquid ratio can be reached within a small period of time. The mixing tank has a double walled design, enabling heating and cooling of the mixtures Vacuum mixer with CIP-cleanable powder installation.

6 Mixing Sanimix vacuum mixer Pneumatic conveying With pneumatic conveying it is possible to cover long distances between the mixer and the powder pick-up points. This gives you the considerable advantage that you can implement your mixer virtually anywhere in your (existing) plant. Thanks to this innovation it is no longer necessary to deal with the limitations in distance between the mixer and the powder installations, giving you much more freedom in the lay-out of your plant. Applications & products The Sanimix is suitable for installations that have very strict hygienic demands (e.g. with regard to allergens), because this system can be cleaned very easily and efficiently. It has been designed to mix special products such as: Caseinates Proteins Gums Flavours With the Sanimix you can prepare premixes for e.g.: Baby food Sauces Batters J-Tec s test facilities In our test facilities, we can simulate batch mixing as well as inline mixing processes. A combination of batch and inline mixing is also possible. Size The content of the Sanidis can go from 500 litres up to litres. Extra functionalities Deaeration Drying Cooling & heating Advantages Minimal air incorporation High capacities Multifunctional recipes High accuracy CIP-cleanable system, designed according to the highest hygienic standards Immediate aspiration of several dry materials by means of vacuum conveying Long conveying distances possible Very clear delimitation between the dry and the wet environment

7 Mixing Double shaft paddle mixer SOLUTIONS installations. Our main fields of activity are the food industry, chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. continually intest in state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and ICT systems worldwide. However, it is thanks to the initiative, enthusiasm and skills of our people that we are able to offer a better, more efficient and cost-effective total concept to our customers. Characteristics Gentle mixing of powders and/or granules Short mixing time of approximately 120 seconds Net volume dm3 Completely in stainless steel AISI 304 Internal finish: Ra < 0,3 μm Easy cleanable design Bomb hatches for quick discharging Large inspection hatches Shafts with air purged seals Easily removable solid silicon seals, FDA approved Atex conform

8 SUGAR SATURATION INSTALLATION Water sugar mixing SOLUTIONS installations. Our main fields of activity are the food industry, chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. continually intest in state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and ICT systems worldwide. However, it is thanks to the initiative, enthusiasm and skills of our people that we are able to offer a better, more efficient and cost-effective total concept to our customers. Description Thanks to our extensive knowledge of both bulk and liquid handling, J-Tec managed to develop a progressive sugar dissolving installation. The innovative and at the same time main advantage of this system is that almost no energy is consumed. We ve managed to produce a simple installation which avoids any form of labor and the dumping of bags in a smart way. All this without any loss of quality and capacity, on the contrary! Specs 0-80 brix +- 4 <-> 60 tons of saturated sugar / hour Reliable Options Processing possible from silo or bulk truck Optional dosing to consumers Optional pasteurizing Optional brix measuring Advantages Excellent dry / wet separation High capacities Fully CIP cleanable No atex with mixing unit Applications for Soft drinks Sauce industry Dairy industry Food industry

9 SALT SATURATION INSTALLATION Water salt mixing SOLUTIONS installations. Our main fields of activity are the food industry, chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. continually intest in state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and ICT systems worldwide. However, it is thanks to the initiative, enthusiasm and skills of our people that we are able to offer a better, more efficient and cost-effective total concept to our customers. Description Thanks to our extensive knowledge of both bulk and liquid handling, J-Tec managed to develop a progressive salt dissolving installation. The innovative and at the same time main advantage of this system is that almost no energy is consumed. We ve managed to produce a simple installation which avoids the use of pneumatic conveying, mixers, labor and the dumping of bags in a smart way. All this without any loss of quality and capacity, on the contrary! Specs tons of saturated brine / hour of 23% salt Creation of brine occurs without addition of energy (manpower/bag discharge/pallet handling) Reliable Free adjustable concentrations (inline or batch like) Advantages High capacities Low energy costs Little maintenance No mechanical mixing Applications for Margarine Regenaration of installations Meat / fish industry Sauce industry Cosmetics

10 A global solution for your industry, the Process Technology Branch of the Katoen Natie Group, offers more than 40 years of experience in dosing, feeding, processing and storage... of liquid and solid ingredients, around the globe. Whether your project is building a new greenfield site, turnkey, or an extension or the upgrade of your current facility: J-Tec Material Handling has the competence and experience to be your trusted partner. B Kapellen, Belgium info@j-tec.com