Collette - Collette High Speed Mixer

Applications & Use Cases

• Blending dry powders and granules in bakery and snack production.
• Homogenising liquid and semi-liquid food products like sauces and dressings.
• Mixing ingredients for confectionery, such as chocolate or sugar pastes.
• Dispersing solids into liquids for beverage and dairy formulations.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, bowl capacities commonly range from 50 to 200 litres, impacting batch size.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Mixing speed

High-speed mixers often feature variable speed controls, allowing for speeds up to several thousand RPM for efficient blending.

Materials of construction

Contact parts are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) to meet hygiene standards.

Footprint

The footprint for a high-speed mixer of this capacity class can vary, but typically requires a floor area of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus operational space.

Bowl configuration

Units commonly feature removable bowls for ease of cleaning and batch changeover, often with jacketed options for temperature control.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary benefit of a high-speed mixer over a standard mixer?

  High-speed mixers are designed for rapid and intensive mixing, offering superior dispersion, emulsification, and homogenisation, particularly for viscous or multi-component mixtures.

• Are these units suitable for both wet and dry ingredients?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used high-speed mixer?

• How important is the 'body re-coating' mentioned in the description?

• Why are two bowls included with this unit?