Carnitech - Paddle Mixer

Applications & Use Cases

• Mixing various meat products, spices, and marinades to ensure even distribution.
• Blending ingredients for sausages, burgers, and other processed meat items.
• Marinating poultry pieces for enhanced flavour and tenderness.
• Combining dry and wet ingredients in other food processing applications.
• Gentle mixing of delicate food products to maintain texture.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 100 kg to over 1,000 kg, depending on the model's design.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz.

Construction material

Paddle mixers are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability.

Mixing action

Features counter-rotating paddles designed for gentle yet thorough mixing, suitable for delicate products.

Control system

Commonly includes both automatic and manual operating modes, allowing for precise control over mixing parameters.

Safety features

Typically equipped with safety interlocks on lids and emergency stop buttons to ensure operator safety.

Cleaning and maintenance

Designed for ease of cleaning, often featuring accessible internal surfaces and drain ports.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary benefit of a paddle mixer over other mixer types for meat processing?

  Paddle mixers are particularly effective for meat processing due to their gentle mixing action, which helps maintain product structure and texture while ensuring thorough ingredient distribution. This minimises product damage and smearing.

• Can this unit be integrated with other processing equipment?

• What kind of products is a paddle mixer best suited for?

• What are the typical maintenance requirements for a used paddle mixer?

• Is specialist training required to operate a paddle mixer?