Rotary Batch Mixer Catalog - NEW¿ ®
Rotary Batch Mixer Catalog - NEW¿ ®
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to 3 minute cycle times nF
ull interior access This 90 cu-ft (2.5 cu m)
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niform dry blends and nL
ow energy costs abrasion-resistant Rotary
liquid additions Batch Mixer blends dry
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tationary inlet and outlet cement mixes in less
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entle mixing than three minutes,
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ide range of flexible
gently and efficiently
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otal discharge with no capacities
with total uniformity.
segregation nD
ust-tight operation
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ltra-fast cleaning and nL
ong life with minimal
sanitizing maintenance
The Munson Rotary Batch Mixer delivers Munson’s unique, four-way mixing Unlike stationary mixers with
action gently folds, tumbles, cuts agitators, Munson Rotary Batch
uniform particle distribution, uniform and turns the material, producing Mixers produce homogeneous
liquid additions, cycle times under a thorough blend in only 1 to 3 blends with no shear, discharge
minutes, while imparting minimal completely with no stratification
3 minutes, gentle product handling, energy and intensity to the product. and have no internal shafts or shaft
the lowest energy consumption, and seals to contact material.
The same blending action prevents
complete discharge with no segregation. segregation regardless of particle Internal mixing flights direct
It also cleans and sanitizes quickly and sizes, shapes or bulk densities, material towards and through a
and provides an ideal fluid bed for stationary discharge gate which,
easily preventing cross-contamination. liquid additions. together with multiple clean-out
doors and unrestricted access to all
internal surfaces, allows thorough
cleaning and sanitizing in minutes.
Trunnion ring Rotating mixing vessel Low power motor Trunnion ring
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Uniform Liquid Additions, Coatings, Full Interior Access Dust-Tight Operation
Flavorings, Impregnations Unlike competitive designs, the Munson The Munson Rotary Mixer is
Munson offers all Rotary Batch Mixers Rotary Batch Mixer has no recesses, particularly suitable for enclosed,
with single or multiple internal spray hidden chutes, scoops or buckets that automated systems where dust-
lines for liquid coatings, flavorings and make cleaning, inspection and mainte- tight connections link it to other
impregnations. Unlike mixers that spray nance difficult or impossible. Instead, equipment. Equipped with a single
liquid additions onto a thin waterfall of it is equipped with large doors allowing radial seal that prevents dust leakage
material (as well as through the material unrestricted access to every surface of from the drum, it allows materials
and onto inaccessible internal surfaces), the unobstructed mixing vessel interior. ranging from pharmaceuticals
Munson Rotary Batch Mixers spray to toxic substances to be mixed
liquid additions onto a wide expanse of safely, with no contamination of the
moving material, rapidly achieving batch material or of the plant environment.
uniformity to one-tenth of one percent
at ratios down to 1 part per million of No Reversing or Tilting for
liquid to solids. Loading, Discharging
Internal flights within the rotating
The internal spray line
vessel move the material toward
(left) is removable and and through the discharge gate
accessible from outside (when open), eliminating the need
of the machine. The to tilt the machine for emptying,
internal vent (right) Large doors provide unrestricted access to while minimizing floor space.
allows displaced air and the wide-open vessel interior for cleaning Stationary inlets and outlets also
dust to exit the mixing and inspection. allow hard piping into upstream and
drum during filling. downstream equipment, and permit
the drum to rotate continuously
Low Energy Costs during loading and discharge,
Due to the high efficiency of gently cutting cycle times.
Wide Range of Flexible Capacities tumbling the entire batch, Munson Rotary
Useable capacities range from 5 to 600 Batch Mixers are extraordinarily energy
cu ft (142 liters to 17 cu m), with equal efficient per amount of material mixed,
mixing efficiency at 100% down to 5% reducing energy costs significantly.
of rated capacity, providing unsurpassed Compare the power requirement of a
flexibility. Munson Rotary Batch Mixer to that of
any other mixer based on batch weight,
No Segregation on Discharge batch volume and/or weight/volume of
The constant motion of a Rotary Batch output per minute (specifications
Mixer during loading, blending and page 8). See MunsonMachinery.com for
discharging cuts cycle times significantly, energy saving calculations.
and prevents the segregation of
No Internal Shaft or Shaft Seals
ingredients during discharge.
The vessel of a Munson Rotary Batch
Mixer is supported by two oversized
trunnion rings that ride on heavy-duty
alloy roller assemblies, providing superior
load capacity and exceptional life. This
arrangement also eliminates the need for
Long Life with Minimal
an internal shaft with seals contacting
Maintenance
material. To contain dust, the machine
has only one seal at the inlet which is With periodic monitoring and
mounted externally, and is fast, easy and minimal maintenance, even minor
inexpensive to replace. downtime can be eliminated. Seals
Rotary Batch Mixer shown discharging can be replaced in minutes—
one of 200 blends of tea with no cross 10- to 20-times faster and more
contamination. economically than with other rotary
designs.
FEATURES OVERVIEW
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niform mixing in 1 to 3 minutes n L oads, mixes, unloads at the same floor nR
otating vessel supported by two
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ltra-fast cleaning and sanitizing level—no need for multi-level structures oversized trunnion rings for superior
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apacities from 5 to 600 cu ft n Ideal for uniform liquid additions, load capacity and exceptional life
(142 liters to 17 cu m) coatings, flavorings and impregnations nC
ompletely self-emptying except for
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entle tumbling action plus short n L ow horsepower, high mechanical possible dust on interior drum surface
cycles eliminate or minimize efficiency nC
ompletely welded frame and drum
degradation n E xhaust vent for air and dust displaced assemblies
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o need to stop or reverse mixer for
densification nQ uick opening access door in the mixer loading or discharging
n E qually efficient mixing from 100% drum section nC
onstant motion ensures uniform
down to 10% of rated capacity n Internal lifter and baffle design variations distribution of batch ingredients during
nH andles dry powder and granular to meet the mixing requirements of loading and mixing as well as discharging
products unusually difficult and/or fibrous material nM
anual or solenoid-operated discharge
n T otally dust tight valve
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SPECIALIZED MODELS AND OPTIONS
TO EXCEED YOUR REQUIREMENT
Sanitary Models Industrial and Abrasion-Resistant Models
Intensifier De-Agglomerates,
Homogenizes
The optional Intensifier promotes
uniform dispersion of non-free-
flowing and other difficult-to-blend
materials, imparting shear into the
batch to break apart agglomerates
and separate non-free-flowing
materials into discreet particles.
It is also fully accessible and
removable for cleaning and
sanitizing.
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Sliding Intake Chute
The sliding intake chute of the Rotary Batch Mixer shown in the open position, allows rapid
access to the drum interior as well as the intake spout and seal area for cleaning and inspection.
OPTIONS OVERVIEW
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olished construction and sanitary n F lexible spout connections, and/or n E xtra-heavy-duty construction for
finishes to meet USDA, FDA and any inlet/discharge modifications or materials of high bulk densities and/
pharmaceutical requirements transitions to connect Rotary Mixer to or extreme abrasiveness
n S tainless steel guards and bedframe other equipment n V ariations in the design of internal
n Intensifier for dispersion of difficult- n S olenoid or mechanical gear motor lifters and baffles to satisfy the
to-blend materials actuated discharge gate characteristics of unusually difficult-
n L ocking casters for mixer mobility n E asily incorporated into automated to-mix and fibrous materials
n S ingle or multiple internal spray PLC systems nR etractable inlet for ease of
lines for the introduction of liquids n V ariable speed controllers and cleaning
for coating, flavoring, coloring or electrical soft starts nP iping for heated, cooled or
impregnation nM ultiple quick-opening doors for easy dehumidified air
n S pecial ports for trace ingredient access to interior of drum n L ow pressure and ASME-code jackets
additions, or sampling nP ressure pot with scale for liquid for heating or cooling with water,
n# 304 or #316 stainless steel, exotic additions steam or oil
alloys, carbon steel and abrasion- n L oad cells for precise control of batch nD rain plug for complete discharge
resistant steel construction ingredients of water or cleaning solutions
nA brasion-resistant steel, or UHMW nD ischarge gate position sensing following wash down or sanitizing
PE or Nylon liners for special switches to indicate discharge nP osition-sensing air cylinder for
applications gate position (for use in automated control of discharge gate
systems)
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UNIQUE PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Munson Rotary Batch Mixers
feature a stationary inlet, an
opposing stationary discharge,
and a rotating drum in between.
Material is charged via the inlet
chute while the drum is rotating.
The plug gate discharge valve body remains Optional retractable intake
stationary at all times. During discharge, chute allows rapid cleaning and
the valve plug pivots inward, allowing inspection. The chute remains
internal flights to direct material toward stationary while the vessel rotates
and through the valve opening—with no and material is loaded, cutting
stratification—until the vessel is empty. cycle times significantly.
Mixing vessel rotates continuously Large access door(s) provide Low power motor
during loading, mixing and unloading, unobstructed access to every due to slow rotation and extreme mixing
cutting cycle times and preventing interior surface for cleaning, efficiency. See MunsonMachinery.com
stratification during discharge. ventilation and inspection. for energy saving calculations.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Munson’s smallest inline Rotary 50 cu ft (1.42 cu m) capacity Rotary A food processing plant uses this At a major contract manufacturer of
Batch Mixer with stationary inlet Batch Mixer at one of the world’s 140 cu ft (4 cu m) capacity, sanitary nutritional supplements, this Munson
and outlet gently blends batches largest producers of pesticides Rotary Batch Mixer. Complete 300 cu ft (8.5 cu m) capacity Rotary
from 5.0 cu ft (142 liters) down to ensures uniform distribution of a evacuation allows fast, thorough Batch Mixer handles whey, soy,
0.25 cu ft (7.1 liters). liquid addition on a carrier. cleaning between batches with protein and greens, as well as sugar-
minimal downtime. and fructose-based powders, with no
cross-contamination.
Over 300 different glass This Rotary Batch Mixer with #316L
compositions, each containing 5 stainless steel product contacts
to 15 ingredients, are blended in operates with equal efficiency loaded
this abrasion-resistant Rotary Batch with 400 cu ft (11 cu m) of drink
Mixer with no cross contamination. mixes down to 20 cu ft ( 0.6 cu m).
700-5 5 / 0.14 10 / 0.28 2 / 1.47 2 / 1.47 39.25 / 99.7 44 / 111.8 58 / 147.3 13.5 / 34.3 4 / 10.2 6 / 15.2 60 / 152.4 58 / 147.3
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6 / 15.2
700-10 10 / 0.28 20 / 0.57 5 / 3.73 5 / 3.73 77 / 195.6 45 / 114.3 53 / 134.6 12 / 30.5 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 56 / 142.2 102 / 259.1
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15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-15 and 15 / 0.42 29 / 0.82 5 / 3.73 5 / 3.73 84 / 213.4 55 / 139.7 46 / 116.8 12 / 30.5 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 67 / 170.2 99/ 251.5
GB-10* X X
15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-20 20 / 0.57 48 / 1.36 5 / 3.73 5 / 3.73 86 / 218.4 65 / 165.1 53 / 134.6 12 / 30.5 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 72 / 182.9 104 / 264.2
X X
15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-40 and 40 / 1.13 76 / 2.15 7.5 / 5.59 10 / 7.46 102 / 259.1 73 / 185.4 63 / 160.0 21 / 53.3 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 80 / 223.5 114 / 289.6
GB-20* X X
15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-50 and 50 / 1.42 105 / 2.97 7.5 / 5.59 10 / 7.46 111 / 281.9 79 / 200.7 63 / 160.0 21 / 53.3 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 90 / 228.6 138 / 350.5
GB-35* X X
15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-75 and 75 / 2.12 152 / 4.30 10 / 7.46 15 / 11.19 118 / 299.7 91 / 231.1 67 / 170.2 25 / 63.5 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 93 / 236.2 140 / 355.6
GB-50* X X
15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-90 and 90 / 2.55 174 / 4.93 10 / 7.46 15 / 11.19 123 / 312.4 98 / 248.9 75 / 190.1 21 / 53.3 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 104 / 264.2 146 / 370.8
GB-60* X X
15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-110 and 110 / 3.11 218 / 6.17 15 / 11.2 20 / 14.91 135 / 342.9 98 / 248.9 75 / 190.1 21 / 53.3 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 104 / 264.2 155 / 393.7
GB-75* X X
15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-140 and 140 / 3.96 271 / 7.67 20 / 14.9 25 / 18.6 137 / 348.0 116 / 294.6 85 / 215.9 30 / 76.2 12 / 30.5 8 / 20.3 120 / 304.8 159 / 403.9
GB-90* X X
15 / 38.1 13 / 33.0
700-180 and 180 / 5.10 357 / 10.11 30 / 22.4 40 / 29.8 153 / 388.6 116 / 294.6 88 / 223.5 35 / 88.9 12 / 30.5 16.5 / 42.0 118 / 299.7 171 / 434.3
GB-120* X X
12 / 30.5 18 / 45.7
700-250** 250 / 7.08 500 / 14.16 40 / 29.8 50 / 37.3 180 / 457.2 116 / 294.6 87.5 / 222.3 35.5 / 90.2 12 / 30.5 16.5 / 42.0 121.5 / 198.5 / 504.2
X X 308.6
12 / 30.5 18 / 45.7
700-300** 300 / 8.50 581 / 16.45 40 / 29.8 60 / 44.7 174 / 442.0 130 / 330.2 90 / 228.6 37 / 94.0 12 / 30.5 16.5 / 42.0 132 / 335.3 182 / 462.3
X X
12 / 30.5 18 / 45.7
700-400** 400 / 11.33 800 / 22.65 CONSULT CONSULT 208 / 528.3 130 / 330.2 86 / 218.4 45 / 114.3 12 / 30.5 16.5 / 42.0 135 / 342.9 227 / 576.6
FACTORY FACTORY X X
12 / 30.5 18 / 45.7
700-600** 600 / 16.99 1200 / 33.98 CONSULT CONSULT 282 / 716.3 142 / 360.7 99 / 251.4 45 / 114.3 12 / 30.5 16.5 / 42.0 142 / 360.7 278 / 706.1
FACTORY FACTORY X X
12 / 30.5 18 / 45.7
*Specialized “GB” models for glass batching, refractories and other poor-flowing, highly abrasive materials.
**Dual drive units available for ultra-dense materials.
The above power requirements are generalizations that may not apply to your application. Please consult factory.
WARNING: In order to clearly show details of machines, some covers, shields, doors and guards have either been removed or are shown in
the open position in photographs throughout this brochure. All protective devices must be properly installed before operation of equipment.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to the machine components.
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