V-cone blenders for gentle mixing
V-Cone Blenders are Engineered for applications that require gentle yet thorough mixing. They rotate a V-shaped vessel along its horizontal axis, creating a cascading action that continuously exposes and redistributes materials. This low impact tumbling motion is good for friable ingredients, trace components, or materials with significant differences in particle size and density. Constructed with stainless steel product contact surfaces, the Model VCB-10, for example, features a 10 cubic foot working capacity and supports a maximum bulk density rating of 125 lb/ft³. Designs for higher densities are available. The vessel rotation is powered by a 7.5 HP TEFC motor that can achieve speeds up to approximately 20 rpm.
Ross Mixers; Hauppauge, N.Y.
800-243-7677; www.mixers.com
Optical sorters for nuts
Compass optical sorter for nuts is an easy to operate high-performance, high-capacity system offering a high ROI and quick payback. This machine identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks, helping nut processors protect food safety and achieve exact final product quality specifications while maximizing ease of operation and increasing profitability.
Key Technologies; Walla Walla, Wash.
509-540-7415; www.key.net
