Steam mixer
Appointment
The first step in the conditioning process is the use of a steam mixer. Steam input is necessary for optimal granulation mode. By introducing dry steam (with a certain humidity and temperature) starch gelatinization occurs quickly.
Characteristic
High efficiency:
- The steam inlet pipe injects steam directly into the feed for optimal absorption;
- Due to the unique design of the blades, their blades, as well as the axes of the blades, are involved in the mixing process to optimize it.
Energy efficiency:
- Steam is optimally absorbed, the steam temperature on the mixer body is not lost, (thanks to the insulated and heated mixer body);
- Steam blocking at the inlet of the product into the mixer to prevent steam leakage into the metering screw;
- Insulated and heated mixer housing;
- The amount of steam is determined by the capacity passing through the metering screw.
Low maintenance costs:
- Minimal maintenance due to the unique blade design;
- The blades are bolted to the axle, which ensures their easy and low-cost replacement;
- The mixer body, end plates and wear-resistant blades are made of high-quality, heat-resistant stainless steel;
- Self-cleaning temperature sensor at the outlet.
Ease and safety of operation:
- There is a large access door with safety switches for cleaning and maintenance.
High quality feed:
- Properly selected recipes and the configuration of the matrix allow you to improve the physical (strength and durability) and chemical (gelatinization, pathogenic microorganisms) properties of granules and loose feed;
- The temperature sensor in the outlet is equipped with a self-cleaning function; it is cleaned after each serving to prevent contamination;
- Steam reduction group and/or steam control group for adequate supply of high-quality steam.
- Production flexibility: The adjustment of the mixer blades can be adjusted to different recipes or performance.
High level of automation:
- Optimal operation of the steam mixer; automation is fully integrated into the control of the granulator and adjusted to the load of the granulator;
- Steam input can be controlled by the temperature of the loose feed, which is measured at the outlet of the mixer.

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Single steam mixer |
Double steam mixer |
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Type |
L1500 |
L2000 |
L2500 |
L1500 |
L2000 |
L2500 |
Flanges |
Square |
Square |
Square |
Square |
Square |
Square |
A |
1490 |
1990 |
2490 |
1490 |
1990 |
2490 |
B |
2750 |
3250 |
3850 |
2750 |
3250 |
3850 |
С |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
135 |
D |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2410 |
E |
1910 |
2410 |
2910 |
1910 |
2410 |
2910 |
F |
875 |
875 |
975 |
875 |
875 |
|
G |
295 |
295 |
284 |
295 |
295 |
|
H |
500 |
500 |
570 |
495 |
492 |
|
I |
DN80 |
DN80 |
DN125 |
DN80 |
DN80 |
DN125 |
Production Duration (t/h) |
≤ 12 |
≤ 25 |
≥ 25 |
≤ 12 |
≤ 25 |
≥ 25 |
Exposure time (s) |
+8 |
+9 |
+9 |
+16 |
+18 |
+18 |
Power (kW) |
7.5 |
9.2 |
15 |
2x7.5 |
2Х9.2 |
2x15 |
Speed (rpm) |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
Volume (l) |
260 |
345 |
435 |
520 |
690 |
870 |
Weight (kg) |
625 |
770 |
970 |
1190 |
1475 |
1825 |
A steam mixer operates on the principle of heat transfer from steam to liquid. During operation, a steam mixer has two main parts: a liquid reservoir and a heating element that generates steam.
When conditioning feed, steam heats water, which is then fed into the mixer. In the mixer, water is mixed with the feed, which increases its moisture content and improves its quality.
Advantages
- Steam conditioning reduces mechanical friction during granulation (which saves energy), improves the quality and strength of granules, their resistance to handling and transportation.
- Optimization of quality.
- Increased nutritional value.
- Influence on physical properties and improvement of hygiene.
These are just a few of the advantages provided by the use of an intensive mixing process and exposure to temperature, moisture and/or pressure for a certain time.
The first step in the conditioning process is the use of a steam mixer. Steam input is necessary for optimal granulation mode. By introducing dry steam (with a certain humidity and temperature) starch gelatinization occurs quickly.
High efficiency:
- The steam inlet pipe injects steam directly into the feed for optimal absorption;
- Due to the unique design of the blades, their blades, as well as the axes of the blades, are involved in the mixing process to optimize it.
Energy efficiency:
- Steam is optimally absorbed, the steam temperature on the mixer body is not lost, (thanks to the insulated and heated mixer body);
- Steam blocking at the inlet of the product into the mixer to prevent steam leakage into the metering screw;
- Insulated and heated mixer housing;
- The amount of steam is determined by the capacity passing through the metering screw.
Low maintenance costs:
- Minimal maintenance due to the unique blade design;
- The blades are bolted to the axle, which ensures their easy and low-cost replacement;
- The mixer body, end plates and wear-resistant blades are made of high-quality, heat-resistant stainless steel;
- Self-cleaning temperature sensor at the outlet.
Ease and safety of operation:
- There is a large access door with safety switches for cleaning and maintenance.
High quality feed:
- Properly selected recipes and the configuration of the matrix allow you to improve the physical (strength and durability) and chemical (gelatinization, pathogenic microorganisms) properties of granules and loose feed;
- The temperature sensor in the outlet is equipped with a self-cleaning function; it is cleaned after each serving to prevent contamination;
- Steam reduction group and/or steam control group for adequate supply of high-quality steam.
- Production flexibility: The adjustment of the mixer blades can be adjusted to different recipes or performance.
High level of automation:
- Optimal operation of the steam mixer; automation is fully integrated into the control of the granulator and adjusted to the load of the granulator;
- Steam input can be controlled by the temperature of the loose feed, which is measured at the outlet of the mixer.

|
Single steam mixer |
Double steam mixer |
||||
Type |
L1500 |
L2000 |
L2500 |
L1500 |
L2000 |
L2500 |
Flanges |
Square |
Square |
Square |
Square |
Square |
Square |
A |
1490 |
1990 |
2490 |
1490 |
1990 |
2490 |
B |
2750 |
3250 |
3850 |
2750 |
3250 |
3850 |
С |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
135 |
D |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2410 |
E |
1910 |
2410 |
2910 |
1910 |
2410 |
2910 |
F |
875 |
875 |
975 |
875 |
875 |
|
G |
295 |
295 |
284 |
295 |
295 |
|
H |
500 |
500 |
570 |
495 |
492 |
|
I |
DN80 |
DN80 |
DN125 |
DN80 |
DN80 |
DN125 |
Production Duration (t/h) |
≤ 12 |
≤ 25 |
≥ 25 |
≤ 12 |
≤ 25 |
≥ 25 |
Exposure time (s) |
+8 |
+9 |
+9 |
+16 |
+18 |
+18 |
Power (kW) |
7.5 |
9.2 |
15 |
2x7.5 |
2Х9.2 |
2x15 |
Speed (rpm) |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
Volume (l) |
260 |
345 |
435 |
520 |
690 |
870 |
Weight (kg) |
625 |
770 |
970 |
1190 |
1475 |
1825 |
- Steam conditioning reduces mechanical friction during granulation (which saves energy), improves the quality and strength of granules, their resistance to handling and transportation.
- Optimization of quality.
- Increased nutritional value.
- Influence on physical properties and improvement of hygiene.
These are just a few of the advantages provided by the use of an intensive mixing process and exposure to temperature, moisture and/or pressure for a certain time.
Advantages of the equipment
Robust construction
Stable and reliable production
Maximum efficiency
Easy to operate
Easy maintenance
It will save space
Low maintenance costs
Long service life