Mini batch processors target small-scale testing

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The FT141 and the FT142 are versatile batch processing vessels suitable for high shear mixing, dispersing, homogenizing,emulsifying, evaporation and vacuum de-aerating, according tomanufacturers Armfield Inc of Jackson, New Jersey.

The machines are designed to allow product developers to test ideason a small-scale to gather information before deciding whether ornot to scale up for commercial production.

Mixing tank

Both machines can process up to 10 or 20 litres of product. Inaddition to confectionary products, they are also designed toprocess soups and sauces containing particulates. Each modelcomprises a jacketed mixing tank, high speed mixer, agitator,vacuum system, steam heating and electronic control panel.

The FT141 can process at 95 per cent vacuum up to a temperature of100°C, said the company.

Meanwhile, the FT142 is capable of UHT processing up to atemperature of 140°C and 3 bar pressure. This model alsoincludes a cooler on the connecting pipe to the vacuum pump.

Vacuum control

Optional additions include automatic vacuum control and acondensation collector with a sight glass in the vacuum line.

Both models offer small-scale versatile mixing capacity with easycleaning allowing multiple mixing capacity and multiple trials perday, said the company's European Sales Manager Andrew Kay.

The FT141 model is priced at ₤48,000 in Europe and $115,000in the United States while the FT142 sells for ₤55,000 and$133,000 respectively.

Armfield Inc is a subsidiary of Armfield Limited, Ringwood,England. The companies make a range of miniature processors for thefood, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries.