Whitmee - Whitmee

Applications & Use Cases

• Blending various types of tea leaves to create specific flavour profiles.
• Homogenising different grades of coffee beans or ground coffee for consistent product quality.
• Mixing dry granular or powdered food ingredients, such as spices or flavourings.
• Combining pharmaceutical excipients or active ingredients in a controlled manner.
• Blending animal feed components to achieve nutritional balance.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of smaller industrial blenders, capacities commonly range from 100kg to 500kg, with this unit stated at approximately 200kg.

Power supply

Industrial blenders of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Construction material

Units are commonly constructed from painted mild steel for general industrial use, or stainless steel for food-grade and hygienic applications.

Blending mechanism

Whitmee blenders typically employ a rotating drum or ribbon agitator design to achieve thorough mixing.

Footprint

The footprint for a 200kg capacity blender can vary, but buyers should anticipate dimensions requiring dedicated floor space, typically around 1.5m x 1.5m upwards.

Maintenance requirements

Regular maintenance typically involves checking drive components, bearings, and seals, along with routine cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of products can this blender handle?

  This type of industrial blender is primarily designed for dry, free-flowing granular or powdered materials. It is currently used for ground coffee, indicating its suitability for similar products.

• Is this unit suitable for food contact applications?

• What is meant by 'Complete system available'?

• Can this blender be used for wet or semi-liquid products?

• What are the typical safety features on blenders of this type?