VMI - VMI - 2936L High Shear Mixing Vessel

Applications & Use Cases

• Blending liquid and semi-liquid food products such as sauces, dressings, and dairy alternatives.
• Emulsifying ingredients for products like mayonnaise, creams, and spreads.
• Dispersing powders into liquids to create suspensions or solutions in food manufacturing.
• Homogenising mixtures to achieve consistent texture and stability in various food preparations.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from several hundred to several thousand litres. This unit is specified at 2936 litres.

Power supply

High shear mixers typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with varying motor power depending on size and application.

Material of construction

Units of this type are almost exclusively constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Agitation type

This unit features top-mounted agitation, scrape surface, and a central high shear mixing shaft, which is common for viscous products.

Temperature control

Jacketed vessels, like this one, typically allow for heating or cooling of the product via steam, hot water, or chilled water circulation.

Ancillary equipment

Units are often supplied with or require external pumps for transfer, such as the Inoxpa centrifugal pump mentioned here.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary benefit of a high shear mixing vessel?

  High shear mixing vessels are designed to rapidly blend, emulsify, and homogenise ingredients, creating fine dispersions and stable emulsions, which is crucial for product consistency and quality.

• What kind of products are best suited for a high shear mixer?

• How does the jacketed design benefit production?

• What maintenance is typically required for a unit like this?

• Can this unit handle both liquid and solid ingredients?