J Boone & Sons - Boone

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for blending dry ingredients such as cereals, grains, and powders.
• Suitable for mixing various food products, including snacks, bakery ingredients, and pet food.
• Can be applied in pharmaceutical and chemical industries for gentle blending of sensitive materials.
• Often found in feed mills for preparing animal feed formulations.
• Utilised in the production of fertilisers and other agricultural chemicals.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 500 to 2000 litres, with this unit being 1000 litres.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a three-phase industrial electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz.

Discharge mechanism

Bomb door discharge is a common feature, allowing for rapid and complete emptying of the mixer.

Material of construction

Mixers for food applications are typically constructed from stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316 grade) for hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Footprint

The footprint for a 1000-litre mixer can vary, but typically requires a floor area of approximately 2m x 2m, plus access space.

Mixing action

These mixers commonly employ a ribbon or paddle agitator for thorough and gentle blending of dry or semi-dry products.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of products is a Boone mixer best suited for?

  Boone mixers, particularly those with bomb door discharge, are generally well-suited for dry, free-flowing granular or powdered products, such as cereals, flours, and feed mixes.

• What maintenance is typically required for a used mixer of this type?

• Can this mixer handle liquid additions?

• What safety features should I look for on a used industrial mixer?

• Is a 1000-litre mixer suitable for continuous operation?