Tri Clover Tri Blender

Mfg: Tri-Clover Model: F3218MD-B60

Stock No. 57a.GR045.10 Serial No. K1139

Triclover Single Stage Tri-Blender. Model: F3218MD-B60, S/N: K1139. Dry ingredient capacity: Up to
100 lbs/min. Reliance Motor: 10 hp, 3510 rpm, 230/460 V, 24/12 amps, 60 Hz, 3 phase. Final speed:
2151 rpm. (1) 7 in. dia impeller. Powder inlet: 3 in. Liquid inlet: 1-1/2 in., liquid outlet: 2 in. Stainless
steel hopper: 25 in. dia x 34 in. H. Connection ends, diffuser and suction tube, inlet adapter, casing,
screen, washer, and backplate are made of 316 stainless steel. All tubes are fastened with quick couple
Tri-Clamps for easy care and fast access. Overall dimensions: 32 in. L x 20 in. W x 59 1/2 in. H.
(ACN195)
Tri-Blenders are especially useful for thoroughly and efficiently blending dry ingredients and liquids, while
at the same time, minimizing air introduced into the process. This, along with the unique Tri-Clover Tri-
Blender tube-within-a-tube design that keeps dry ingredients and liquid separated until introduction into
the mixing chamber, almost elimates the clogging, lumping, foaming and flooding associated with
conventional mixing equipment. Tri-Blenders lend themselves to a variety of blending applications within
the food, beverage, dairy, chemical, and biopharmaceutical industries. They are simple, fast, extremely
compact, and capable of absorbing dry powders into liquids at rates of 25 to 350 lbs/min, depending on
product and blender type. All Tri-Blender product contacting components are FDA compliant.
 Streamline Blending Applications
Tri-Blender® Brand Blenders PD 66500 US1 2001-10

Application
Our Tri-Blender is specially designed to thoroughly and
efficiently blend dry ingredients and liquids, while minimiz-
ing the air introduced into the process. That means the
lumping, foaming and flooding associated with conven-
tional mixing equipment is almost totally eliminated. The
Tri-Blender has been designed for easy adaptation to a
variety of blending applications within the food, beverage,
dairy, chemical and biopharmaceutical industries. The Tri-
Blender is simple, fast and extremely compact. It is capable
of absorbing dry powders into liquids at the rate of 25 to
350 lbs. (11 to 159 kg) per minute (as determined by
product characteristics and Tri-Blender model size).

The Portable F2116EZ System Tri-Blender is equipped with

a wheeled platform for easy portability from application to
application. However, the wheeled platform can be
ordered as an option on all other Tri-Blender models.
Portable units come complete with supply pump, motor
starters, dolly and tube assembly.

All Tri-Blender product contacting components are FDA Tri-Blender® brand blenders
compliant.

Standard Design
The Tri-Blender consists of a hopper, a pump with a Seals
blending chamber and screen, a diffuser tube and a The Tri-Blender is equipped with a type D sanitary external
butterfly valve. balanced seal. Optional sanitary seals available include:
type DG (clamped-in seal/seat design) and type E (water-
The Tri-Blender design utilizes a butterfly valve to control cooled balanced double seal).
the rate of dry material flow through the hopper. Manual
valves are furnished as standard equipment. An optional
electrical butterfly valve control prevents the valve from
opening before the blender motor is operating. This control
also prevents the blender motor from stopping before the
valve is closed. Pneumatic valves are also available.

With auxiliary controls, the Tri-Blender can easily be

integrated into an automated system. It can also be
adapted for CIP installations.
Models F1114L / F2114 / F2116MD

Pump Requirements
Systems handling viscosity up to 500cps
Model F1114L and F2114 Model F2116MD
Supply Pump C114MD56T-S centrifugal pump C114MD56T-S centrifugal pump
Impeller 31/4” (82.6mm) diameter 3¾” (82.6mm) diameter
Seal Type D- external balanced Type D- external balanced
Casing 1½” (38.1mm) inlet, 1½” (38.1mm) outlet Tri-Clamp 1½” (38.1mm) inlet, 1½” (38.1mm) outlet Tri-Clamp
3 3
Motor /4 HP - 1750 RPM /4 HP - 1750 RPM
Discharge A discharge pump may be required on some A discharge pump may be required on some
Pump applications, consult Alfa Laval for recommendations. applications, consult Alfa Laval for recommendations.

Systems handling viscosity over 500cps

Model F1114L and F2114 Model F2116MD
Supply Pump SRU4WLS20MDU0C(X)-AO positive pump
Base Standard
Drive Gearhead Motor 3 HP, 3PH, 60Hz, 230/460V,
Consult Alfa Laval 277 RPM
Discharge SRU4WLS25MDU0C(X)-AO
Pump positive pump
Base Standard
Drive Gearhead Motor 3 HP, 3PH, 60Hz, 230/460V,
251 RPM

Materials
Product wetted steel parts: ....................................... Acid-resistant steel AISI 316L
Base: ......................................................................... Stainless steel
Hopper: ..................................................................... 304 stainless steel
Other steel parts: ...................................................... 32 Ra
Product wetted seals: ............................................... C vs. SS (type D&E)
C vs. SC, C vs. TC (type DG)

Motor
3 HP - 3500 RPM (2.2kW) TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt. Dual frequency and voltage rated at 60 Hz, 230/460 volts, 3500 RPM
or 50 Hz, at 220/380 volts, 2900 RPM. Optional explosion-proof motor available.

Technical data
Dry ingredient capacity
Model F1114L .......................................................... Up to 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) per minute*
Model F2114 ............................................................ Up to 45 lbs. (20.4 kg) per minute*
Model F2116MD ....................................................... Up to 50 lbs. (23 kg) per minute*

* Absorption dependant on characteristics of product

Models F1114L / F2114 / F2116MD h
Dimensions

i
j
b
a
Tri-Clamp®
Powder Inlet
c Tri-Clamp® Liquid Inlet k

d (Liquid Inlet)
b
(Outlet)
n ± 7/32”
m o
e l

g f Tri-Clamp® Outlet

± 7/32”
p

Model F1114L Model F2114 Model F2116MD

° °
with 40 hopper with 60 hopper °
with 40 hopper with 60 hopper °
with 40° hopper with 60° hopper
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
a 1 1/ 2 38 1 1/ 2 38 a 2 51 2 51 a 2 51 2 51
b 14 356 14 356 b 14 356 14 356 b 14 356 14 356
c 1 25 1 25 c 1 25 1 25 c 1 1/ 2 38 11/ 2 38
5 5 5 5 3 3
d /16 8 /16 8 d /16 8 /16 8 d /4 19 /4 19
e 2 5/ 8 67 2 5/ 8 67 e 2 5/ 8 67 25/ 8 67 e 11
3 /16 94 11
3 /16 94
f 1 1/ 2 38 1 1/ 2 38 f 1 1/ 2 38 11/ 2 38 f 1 1/ 2 38 11/ 2 38
g 3 5/ 8 92 3 5/ 8 92 g 3 5/ 8 92 35/ 8 92 g 4 1/ 2 114 41/ 2 114
h 15 381 2211/16 576 h 15 381 2211/16 576 h 15 381 2211/16 576
i 40 ° 60 ° i 40 ° 60 ° i 40 ° 60 °
13 13 13 13 13 13
j 21 /16 554 21 /16 554 j 18 /16 478 18 /16 478 j 18 /16 478 18 /16 478
k 3 7/ 8 98 3 7/ 8 98 k 3 7/ 8 98 37/ 8 98 k 3 7/ 8 98 37/ 8 98
l 6 1/ 4 159 6 1/ 4 159 l 6 1/ 4 159 61/ 4 159 l 621/32 169 621/32 169
m 93/32 231 93/32 231 m 93/32 231 93/32 231 m 101/8 257 101/8 257
n 1113/32 290 1113/32 290 n 1413/32 366 1413/32 366 n 101/8 257 101/8 257
o 54 1372 54 1372 o 54 1372 54 1372 o 5211/16 1338 5211/16 1338
p 1613/16 427 1613/16 427 p 1613/16 427 1613/16 427 p 1613/16 427 1613/16 427
Installation Size 18” x 18” (460mm x 460mm) Installation Size 18” x 18” (460mm x 460mm) Installation Size 18” x 18” (460mm x 460mm)
Model F2116 EZ-System

Pump Requirements
Supply Pump: ........................................................... Required - model depends on application. Please contact Alfa Laval.
Discharge Pump: ...................................................... Depends on application. Please contact Alfa Laval.

Materials
Product wetted steel parts: ....................................... Acid-resistant steel AISI 316L.
Base: ......................................................................... Stainless steel
Hopper: ..................................................................... 304 stainless steel
Other steel parts: ...................................................... 32 Ra
Product wetted seals: ............................................... C vs. SS (type D&E)
C vs. SC, C vs. TC (type DG)

Motor
3 HP - 3500 RPM (2.2kW) TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt. Dual frequency and voltage rated at 60 Hz, 230/460 volts, 3500 RPM
or 50 Hz, at 220/380 volts, 2900 RPM. Optional explosion-proof motor available.

Technical data
Dry ingredient capacity
Model F3218MD ....................................................... Up to 100 lbs. (45 kg) per minute*
Model F4329MD ....................................................... Up to 350 lbs. (159 kg) per minute*

* Absorption dependant on characteristics of product

Model F2116 EZ-System
Dimensions m

a b c
d
g
e f Liquid Inlet

j n

o
k

l
p

Model F3218MD
with 40° hopper with 60° hopper q

in mm in mm
a 59/16 141 59/16 141
r
b 811/16 221 811/16 221 Tri-Clamp® Inlet
c 29 737 29 737
d 22 559 22 559 s
e 101/2 267 101/2 267 Tri-Clamp® Inlet
f 25/ 8 67 25/ 8 67
g 11/ 2 38 11/ 2 38
h 119/32 38 119/32 38 t
i 813/16 224 813/16 224
j 211/16 535 211/16 535 u
k 311/16 94 311/16 94
l 41/ 2 114 41/ 2 114
m 15 381 2211/16 567 v
n 5623/32 1441 5623/32 1441
o 41 1041 41 1041
p 31/ 2 89 31/ 2 89
q 40 ° 60 °
1 1
r 1 /2 38 1 /2 38
s 11/ 2 38 11/ 2 38
t 341/8 867 341/8 867
u 271/2 699 271/2 699
v 95/16 237 95/16 237
Installation Size 18” x 18” (460mm x 460mm)
Model F3218MD Model F4329MD

Pump Requirements
Systems handling viscosity up to 500cps
Model F3218MD Model F4329MD
Supply Pump C218MD18T-S centrifugal pump C328MD18T-S centrifugal pump
Impeller 6” (152.4mm) diameter 5¾” (146.0mm) diameter
Seal Type D - external balanced Type D- external balanced
Casing 3” (76.2mm) inlet, 1½” (38.1mm) outlet Tri-Clamp 3” (76.2mm) inlet, 2” (50.8mm) outlet Tri-Clamp
Motor 3 HP - 1750 RPM, 3-60-230/460V, TEFC - easy clean 5 HP - 1750 RPM, 3-60-230/460V, TEFC - easy clean
Discharge A discharge pump may be required on some A discharge pump may be required on some
Pump applications, consult Alfa Laval for recommendations. applications, consult Alfa Laval for recommendations.

Systems handling viscosity over 500cps

Model F3218MD Model F4329MD
Supply Pump SRU4WLS25MDU0C(X)-AO positive pump SRU5NLS30MDU0C(X)-AO positive pump
Base Standard Standard
Drive Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 236/460V, Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 236/460V,
263 RPM 227 RPM
Discharge SRU4WLS25MDU0C(X)-AO SRU5NLS30MDU0C(X)-AO
Pump positive pump positive pump
Base Standard Standard
Drive Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 236/460V, Gearhead Motor 3 HP, 3PH, 60Hz, 236/460V,
297 RPM 251 RPM

Materials
Product wetted steel parts: ....................................... Acid-resistant steel AISI 316L.
Base: ......................................................................... Stainless steel
Hopper (model F3218MD only): .............................. 304 stainless steel
Other steel parts: ...................................................... 32 Ra
Product wetted seals: ............................................... C vs. SS (type D&E)
C vs. SC, C vs. TC (type DG)
Motor
F3218: 20 HP - 1750 RPM (15kW) TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt. Dual frequency and voltage rated at 60 Hz, 230/460 volts, 3500 RPM
to 50 Hz at 220/380 volts, 2900 RPM. Optional explosion-proof motor available.
F3429: 30 HP - 1750 RPM (22kW) TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt. Dual frequency and voltage rated at 60 Hz, 230/460 volts, 3500 RPM
to 50 Hz at 220/380 volts, 2900 RPM. Optional explosion-proof motor available.

Technical data
Dry ingredient capacity
Model F3218MD ....................................................... Up to 100 lbs. (45 kg) per minute*
Model F4329MD ....................................................... Up to 350 lbs. (159 kg) per minute*

* Absorption dependent on characteristics of product

Model F3218MD / F4329MD
Dimensions l

a
b Tri-Clamp® Liquid Inlet

n
m
c u
d Powder Inlet

± 7/32”
f
e
r

o p
± 7/32”
i
g j k q
Tri-Clamp® Outlet
h s

t
± 7/32”

Model F3218MD Model F4329MD

° °
with 40 hopper with 60 hopper
in mm in mm in mm
a 31/ 2 89 31/ 2 89 a 3 3/ 4 95
b 11/ 2 38 11/ 2 38 b 2 51
c 11/ 4 32 11/ 4 32 c 211/16 68
d 10 254 10 254 d 10 254
e 43/ 4 121 43/ 4 121 e 6 152
f 20 508 20 508 f 20 508
g 1813/64 462 1813/64 462 g 1813/64 462
h 32 813 32 813 h 32 813
i 51/ 2 140 51/ 2 140 i 79/32 185
j 6 152 6 152 j 6 152
k 2 51 2 51 k 3 76
l 25 635 30 762 l NA
m 40 °
60 °
m NA
n 311/8 791 241/4 616 n NA
o 421/32 118 421/32 118 o 4 7/ 8 124
p 81/ 4 210 81/ 4 210 p 815/32 215
q 305/16 770 305/16 770 q 319/16 802
r 6111/16 1567 549/16 1386 r NA
s 913/16 249 913/16 249 s 929/32 252
t 87/16 214 87/16 214 t 87/16 214
u 3 76 3 76 u 4 102
Installation Size 20” x 30” (510mm x 760mm) Installation Size 20” x 30” (510mm x 760mm)
Hopper Part Number Volume
F2116-55-40-01-40 Deg. Hopper 0.7 Cubic Feet 0.02 Cubic Meters
F2116-55-60-01-60 Deg. Hopper 1.5 Cubic Feet 0.04 Cubic Meters
D3218-55-40-01-40 Deg. Hopper 3.2 Cubic Feet 0.09 Cubic Meters
D3218-55-60-01-60 Deg. Hopper 3.5 Cubic Feet 0.10 Cubic Meters

Options Ordering
Equipment Please state the following when ordering:
- Seals (D, DG, E) - Seal type and material grade
- Hopper angle (40° or 60°) - Elastomer type if not BUNA
- 316L SS finish for hopper - Valve actuation
- Valve actuation (manual or pneumatic) - Hopper angle

Material grades
- Seals
-C vs. SS (D & E)
-C vs. SC C vs. TC (DG)
- Elastomers
-EPDM
-Silicone
-SFY
-BUNA

PD 66500 US1 2001-10 The information contained herein is correct at the time of
issue, but may be subject to change without prior notice.

How to contact Alfa Laval

Contact details for all countries
are continually updated on our website.
Please visit www.alfalaval.com to
access the information direct.
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Tri-Blender ®

Product Data / Specifications

Construction Materials & Order Information
Standard Design
The Tri-Blender Series consists of a standard NEMA C-flange motor, 316L grade stainless steel blending
chamber, a balanced mechanical seal, a powder inlet assembly, liquid inlet assembly, 304 stainless steel
hopper, and a 304 stainless steel base.

Seal Types
Single Stage Models
Type D (standard)
Description: sanitary external balanced seal
Seal Face Material: ■ Stainless steel vs. Carbon (rotating)

Type DG (option)
Description: clamped-in seal/seat design
Seal Face Material: ■ SiC clamped-in seat vs. Carbon (rotating)
■ Tungsten carbide vs. Carbon (rotating)
■ Ceramic vs. Carbon (rotating)

Type E (option)
Description: water-cooled balanced double seal
Seal Face Material: ■ Stainless steel vs. Carbon (rotating)

Dual Stage Models

Type DG (standard)
Description: clamped-in seal/seat design
Seal Face Material: ■ Stainless steel clamped-in seat vs. Carbon (rotating)
■ SiC vs. Carbon (rotating)
■ Tungsten carbide clamped-in seat vs. Carbon (rotating)
 Tri-Blender ®

Materials of Construction
Model F2116MD
Dry Ingredient Capacity: Up to 50 lbs. (23 kg) per minute*
Installation Size: 18 x 18 in. (46 x 46 cm) floor space requirement
Height: 40° hopper, 527/8 in. (134 cm)
60° hopper, 5215/16 in. (134 cm)
Controls: Manually actuated butterfly valve.
Optional electrically actuated valve with control panel or
pneumatic valve available.
Construction: All wetted parts are 316 stainless steel with quick-couple
Tri-Clamp ® connections.
Base: Stainless steel
Motor: 3 HP - 3500 RPM (2.2 kW) TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt.
Dual frequency and voltage rated 60 Hz at 230/460 volts,
to 50 Hz at 380 volts.
Optional explosion-proof motor available.
Hopper: 304 stainless steel – 40° or 60° angle available
Powder Inlet: 2 in. (50.8mm) connection
Liquid Inlet: 1½ in. (38.1mm) connection
Liquid Outlet: 1½ in. (38.1mm) connection
Pump Requirements:
Systems handling viscosity up to 500cps
Supply Pump: C114MD56T-S Tri-Flo® Centrifugal Pump
Impeller: 3¼” (82.6mm) Dia.
Casing: 1½” (38.1mm) inlet, 1½” (38.1mm) outlet
Motor: ¾ HP - 1750 RPM
Discharge Pump: A discharge pump may be required on some applications,
consult Tri-Clover for recommendations
Systems handling viscosity over 500cps
Supply Pump: TSR4NLS20MDU0C(X)-AO Positive Pump
Base: Standard
Drive: Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 230/460V,
Model SK22-182TC, 317 RPM
Discharge Pump: TSR4NLS20MDU0C(X)-AO Positive Pump
Base: Standard
Drive: Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 230/460V,
Model SK22-182TC, 332 RPM

*Absorption dependent on characteristics of product.

 Model F3218MD
Tri-Blender ®

Dry Ingredient Capacity: Up to 100 lbs. (45 kg) per minute*

Installation Size: 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm) floor
space requirement
Height: 40° hopper, 6111 /16 in. (157 cm)
60° hopper, 543/4 in. (139 cm)
Controls: Manually actuated butterfly valve.
Optional electrically actuated
valve with control panel or
pneumatic valve available.
Construction: All wetted parts are 316 stainless steel
with quick-couple Tri-Clamp® connections.
Base: Stainless steel
Motor: 15 HP - 1750 RPM (11 kW) TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt.
Dual frequency and voltage rated 60 Hz at 230/460 volts,
to 50 Hz at 380 volts.
Optional explosion-proof motor available.
Hopper: 304 stainless steel, 60° angle
Optional 40° hopper available for bridging type ingredients.
Powder Inlet: 3 in. (76.2mm) connection
Liquid Inlet: 1½ in. (38.1mm) connection
Liquid Outlet: 2 in. (50.8mm) connection
Pump Requirements:
Systems handling viscosity up to 500cps
Supply Pump: C218MD18T-S Tri-Flo® Centrifugal Pump
Impeller: 6” (152.4mm) Dia.
Seal: Type D - External Balanced
Casing: 3” (76.2mm) inlet, 1½” (38.1mm) outlet- Tri-Clamp
Motor: 3 HP - 1750 RPM, 3-60-230/460 Volt TEFC - Easy Clean
Discharge Pump: A discharge pump may be required on some applications,
consult Tri-Clover for recommendations
Systems handling viscosity over 500cps
Supply Pump: TSR4WLS25MDU0C(X)-AO Positive Pump
Base: Standard
Drive: Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 236/460V,
Model SK12-182TC, 263 RPM
Discharge Pump: TSR4WLS25MDU0C(X)-AO Positive Pump
Base: Standard
Drive: Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 236/460V,
Model SK12-182TC, 297 RPM
*Absorption dependent on characteristics of product.
 Tri-Blender ®

Model F4329MD
Dry Ingredient Capacity: Up to 350 lbs. (159 kg)
per minute*
Installation Size: 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm)
floor space requirement
Height: 40° hopper, 61¾ in. (157 cm)
60° hopper, 555/16 in.(140 cm)

Controls: Manually actuated butterfly valve.

Optional electrically actuated valve with
control panel or pneumatic valve available.
Construction: All wetted parts are 316 stainless steel with quick-couple
Tri-Clamp® connections.
Base: Stainless steel
Motor: 20 HP - 1750 RPM (15 kW) TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt.
Dual frequency and voltage rated 60 Hz at 230/460 volts,
to 50 Hz at 380 volts.
Optional explosion-proof motor available.
Hopper: 304 stainless steel – 40° or 60° angle available. NOTE: the
F4329MD Tri-Blender is commonly used with a suspended
bulk storage hopper. Other options are available.
Powder Inlet: 4 in. (101.6mm) connection
Liquid Inlet: 2 in. (50.8mm) connection
Liquid Outlet: 3 in. (76.2mm) connection
Pump Requirements:
Systems handling viscosity up to 500cps
Supply Pump: C328MD18T-S Tri-Flo® Centrifugal Pump
Impeller: 5¾” (146.0mm) Dia.
Seal: Type D - External Balanced
Casing: 3” (76.2mm) inlet, 2” (50.8mm) outlet- Tri-Clamp
Motor: 5 HP - 1750 RPM, 3-60-230/460 Volt TEFC - Easy Clean
Discharge Pump: A discharge pump may be required on some applications,
consult Tri-Clover for recommendations
Systems handling viscosity over 500cps
Supply Pump: TSR5NLS30MDU0C(X)-AO Positive Pump
Base: Standard
Drive: Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 230/460V,
Model SK22-184TC, 227 RPM
*Absorption dependent on characteristics of product.
 Tri-Blender ®

Discharge Pump: TSR5NLS30MDU0C(X)-AO Positive Pump

Base: Standard
Drive: Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 230/460V,
Model SK22-184TC, 251 RPM

Model F2116 EZ-System

Dry Ingredient Capacity: Up to 50 lbs. (23 kg) per minute
Installation Size: 33 x 28 in. (54 x 71 cm) floor
space requirement
Height: 40° hopper, 643/4 in. (162 cm)
60° hopper, 577/8 in. (147 cm)
Construction: All wetted parts are 316
stainless steel with quick-couple
Tri-Clamp® connections.
Controls: Manually actuated
butterfly valve.
Optional electrically
actuated valve with
control panel or pneumatic
valve available.
Base: Stainless steel
Motor: 3 HP - 3500 RPM (2.2 kW) TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt.
Optional explosion-proof motor available.
Hopper: 304 stainless steel – 60° angle or 40° angle for bridging-
type ingredients
Supply Pump: Required - model dependent on application
Discharge Pump: Dependent on application
Powder Inlet: 2 in. (50.8mm) connection
Liquid Inlet: 1½ in. (38.1mm) Tube OD Tri-Clamp connections
Liquid Outlet: 2 in. (50.8mm) Tube OD Tri-Clamp connections
 Tri-Blender ®

Model DS3218 Dual-Stage

Dry Ingredient Capacity: Up to 100 lbs. (45 kg) per minute
(Absorption dependent on product
characteristics).
Installation Size: 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm) floor
space requirement
Height: 40° hopper, 643/4 in. (162 cm)
60° hopper, 577/8 in. (147 cm)
Controls: Manually actuated butterfly
valve.
Optional electrically actuated
valve with control panel or pneumatic valve available.
Construction: All wetted parts are 316 stainless steel with quick-couple
Tri-Clamp connections
Base: Stainless steel
Motor: 30 HP (22 kW) - 1750 RPM-TEFC 3 phase 230/460 volt.
Optional 30 HP 3 phase 50 Hz 380V TEFC motor.
Hopper: Type 304 stainless steel - 60° or 40° angle for bridging-type
ingredients
Powder Inlet: 3 in. (76.2mm) Tube OD Tri-Clamp connections
Liquid Inlet: 1½ in. (38.1mm) Tube OD Tri-Clamp connections
Liquid Outlet: 2 in. (50.8mm) Tube OD Tri-Clamp connections
Pump Requirements:
Systems handling viscosity up to 500cps
Supply Pump: C218MD18T-S Tri-Flo® Centrifugal Pump
Impeller: 6” (152.4mm) Dia.
Seal: Type D - External Balanced
Casing: 3” (76.2mm) inlet, 1½” (38.1mm) outlet - Tri-Clamp
Motor: 3 HP - 1750 RPM, 3-60-230/460 Volt TEFC - Easy Clean
Discharge Pump: A discharge pump may be required on some applications,
consult Tri-Clover for recommendations
Systems handling viscosity over 500cps
Supply Pump: TSR4WLS25MDU0C(X)-AO Positive Pump
Base: Standard
Drive: Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 236/460V,
Model SK12-182TC, 263 RPM
Discharge Pump: TSR4WLS25MDU0C(X)-AO Positive Pump
Base: Standard
Drive: Gearhead Motor 3 HP 3PH 60Hz 236/460V,
Model SK12-182TC, 297 RPM
 Tri-Blender ®

Order Information

1 7
MODEL NUMBER HOPPER ANGLE
Powder Liquid Liquid 40 - 40° Hopper
Inlet Outlet Inlet 60 - 60° Hopper
F2116 2” (50.8mm) 1½” (38.1mm) 1½” (38.1mm)
F3218 3” (76.2mm) 2” (50.8mm) 1½” (38.1mm)
F4329 4” (101.6mm) 3” (76.2mm) 2” (50.8mm)
Dual Stage
DS3218 3” (76.2mm) 2” (50.8mm) 1½” (38.1mm)

00000 0 0 0 00 0 0
4
VALVE
ACTUATION
2 M - Manual 6
P - Pnematic
FITTING HOPPER
E - Electric
M - Tri-Clamp® B - Hopper
3
SEAL 5
D - Type D Sanitary VALVE
External Balanced Seal BV - Butterfly Valve
DG - Clamped-in Seal/Seat
E - Water-Cooled Balanced
Seal

MODEL NUMBER EXAMPLE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

F2116MD - MBV - B60

©1997 Tri-Clover Inc. Bulletin TBM-97 5M 7/97 Printed in the U.S.A.
 BULLETIN TB-97

Tri-Blender ®

The Faster, More Effective

Dry Ingredient/Liquid
Blending System
 Tri-Blender ®

The Tri-Blender is designed to integrate easily

into your present process system. Plus, its
compact size and easy portability means
it can be moved or installed virtually any
place in the process.
Other Key Tri-Blender Benefits Include:
■ Fast, uniform and continuous material
absorption -- up to 350 lbs.
(159 kg) per minute
■ Choice of automatic or manual
feed controls
■ Designed for batch blending in
some in-line applications
■ Dual-stage Tri-Blender is
recommended for higher concentrations
where consistent addition rates are
needed over a long run
■ Easily adapted for CIP applications
Fast, Thorough & (Dual-stage only)
Trouble-Free Blending
Tri-Clover makes it easier than ever Proven In Applications
to mix dry ingredients with liquids, Throughout The Process Industry
and avoid the time, trouble and The unique Tri-Blender design means
lost product associated with easy adaptation to a variety of blending
reprocessing and pre- and applications in the food, beverage, dairy,
post-blending operations. chemical and biopharmaceutical industries.
Our Tri-Blender is specially designed to
thoroughly and efficiently blend dry
ingredients and liquids, while minimizing the
air introduced into the process. That means
the lumping, foaming and flooding associated
with conventional mixing equipment is
almost totally eliminated.
Unique Tube-in-Tube Design
The Tri-Blender incorporates a unique
tube-within-a-tube design which keeps
dry ingredients and liquids separated until
they are introduced to the mixing chamber.
That’s key to the Tri-Blender’s efficient
operation. And that’s why companies
from every process industry are turning
to the Tri-Blender to streamline
blending applications.

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 Proven in Applications Throughout the Process Industry

■ Tube-within-a-tube
design effectively eliminates all
problems associated with prewetting.
Liquid and dry ingredients remain
■ Available in
40° or 60° separated until each enters the
Type 304 stainless steel mixing chamber.
hopper configurations.
■ Outer tube
directs liquids
to the impeller.

■ Quick-couple
Tri-Clamp® connections used ■ Blending
chamber screen
throughout the Tri-Blender to
simplify maintenance. actually enhances
blending of highly
hydroscopic powders.

■ Type 316
stainless steel
used on all
wetted parts.

■ Blending chamber
Suction generated in the blending
chamber pulls dry ingredients from
the hopper into the diffuser tube.
Use of a supply pump means that
all of the blender’s vacuum will be
used to draw powder into the
blending chamber resulting in a
consistent rate of powder addition.

■ Butterfly valve
controls rate of dry ingredient feed
into mixing chamber. Can be operated
manually, or equipped with auxiliary
controls for integration into
automated system.

■ Tangential liquid inlet

■ Single-stage or dual-stage
selection of Tri-Blender models
propels liquid into the blending chamber in the same
direction as the impeller rotation, which reduces energy
available to meet application needs. consumption and wetting of the powder inlet tube.
 Wide Selection of Capacities to Meet Your
Blending Application Needs
■ Model DS3218
Dual Stage
Dry ingredient capacity
■ Model F3218MD
Single Stage up to 100 lbs. (45 kg)
per minute. Double
Dry ingredient mixing. Addition rates
capacity up to remain consistent as
100 lbs. (45 kg) concentration increases
per minute.
Short runs ■ Model F2116MD
Single Stage — Not shown
lower concentrations
Dry ingredient capacity: Up to
50 lbs. (23 kg) per minute

■ Model F2116EZ
■ Model F4329MD
Single Stage
Single Stage Portable
Dry ingredient capacity:
Dry ingredient capacity: Up to 50 lbs. (23 kg)
Up to 350 lbs. (159 kg) per minute
per minute
To enhance application convenience, the portable F2116EZ
System Tri-Blender goes where you need it. Portable units
come complete with supply pump, motor starters, dolly and
tube assembly.

A choice of single-stage or dual-stage Tri-Blenders Patented Dual-Stage Tri-Blender®

means you can select a model that fits your
application like a glove.Simply choose the model
Maximizes Efficiencies
you need,and specify the electrically actuated valve, Our patented Model DS3218 Dual-Stage
pneumatic valve,or the manual valve.Other options Tri-Blender incorporates a secondary blending
include skid mounting,automatic custom control chamber which effectively “double blends” liquid
packages,and automatic feeds. and dry ingredients for improved end-product
consistency and a smoother, more uniform blend.
The Model F2116EZ is equipped with a wheeled
platform for easy portability from application to Depending on the application, the secondary
application.However,the wheeled platform can be chamber effectively functions as a discharge
ordered as an option on all other Tri-Blender models. pump. In applications up to 500 CPS and up
to 50 feet (15 m) of discharge head, the DS3218
entirely eliminates the need for an additional

Seals discharge pump, and also delivers significantly

higher and more consistent vacuum rate over a
wider range of process conditions.That means
Single-Stage Models fast, consistent product flow rates with minimum
drop-off through the entire production run.
Standard units are furnished with Type D sanitary
external balanced seal. Optional sanitary seals Try It Before You Buy It –
available include: The Tri-Blender Rental Program
■ Type DG – clamped-in seal/seat design Find out how the Tri-Blender simplifies your
■ Type E – water-cooled balanced double seal blending application with little risk and no
long-term commitment. Our “loaner” program
Double-Stage Models lets you experience the simplicity and efficiency
Standard clamped-in seat design is Carbon vs. SS of the Tri-Blender in your own application. Ask
featuring the convenience of a replaceable insert. your Tri-Clover distributor for complete details.
Optional materials also available.
 Ordering Information
1

Product MODEL NUMBER

Powder
Inlet
Liquid
Outlet
Liquid
Inlet 7
Numbering
1 1
F2116 2" (50.8 mm) 1 ⁄ " (38.1 mm) 1 ⁄ " (38.1 mm)
2 2

F3218 1
3" (76.2 mm) 2" (50.8 mm) 1 ⁄ " (38.1 mm)
2 HOPPER ANGLE
F4329 4" (101.6 mm) 3" (76.2 mm) 2" (50.8 mm) 40 - 40° Hopper

System Dual Stage

DS3218

00000
3" (76.2 mm) 2" (50.8 mm) 11⁄2" (38.1 mm)

0 0 0 00 0
60 - 60° Hopper

00
2 4
MODEL NUMBER EXAMPLE FITTING 6
VALVE
M - Tri-Clamp ®
ACTUATION HOPPER
3 B - Hopper
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M - Manual
SEAL P - Pneumatic
2 5
F2116 M D - M BV - B 60 D - Type D Sanitary E - Electric
External Balanced Seal VALVE
DG - Clamped-in Seal/Seat BV - Butterfly Valve
E - Water-Cooled Balanced Seal

Valves Pumps Fittings

Tri-Flo® Mix-Proof – Catalog MPV Tri-Flo® Centrifugal – Catalog TF The Complete Line – Catalog FTGS
Multiple actuator stem designs with 5 sizes in capacities to 1150 GPM (261 m3/hr). Tri-Clamp®
full-stroke capability. 112⁄ " - 6" (38.1 - 152.4 mm) inlet. Sanitary, 12⁄ " - 6" (12.7 - 152.4 mm) Tube OD;
Air-Actuated – Catalog AV Tri-Flo® CL Series Centrifugal – Catalog CL General service, 1" - 12" (25.4 - 304.8 mm)
Many styles for automatic flow, and full CIP 11 sizes in capacities to Tube OD.
capability. Also available with optional control 2000 GPM (454 m3/hr). Tri-Weld®
top housing. 1" - 4" (25.4 - 101.6 mm) sizes. 212⁄ " - 4" (63.5 - 101.6 mm) inlet. Standard, 1" - 4" (25.4 - 101.6 mm) Tube OD;
Fractional Sizes – Bulletin FV Tri-Flo® Centrifugal (Water For Extended tangent, 12⁄ " - 4" (12.7 - 101.6 mm)
Type 316L SS 12⁄ " and 34⁄ " Injection/Pharmaceuticals) – Bulletin WFI Tube OD.
(12.7 - 19.0 mm) sizes. 4 sizes in capacities to 700 GPM (159 m3/hr). Bevel Seat
Ball – Bulletin BV 112⁄ " - 4" (38.1 - 101.6 mm) inlet. Acme thread fittings with combination
3-piece body with PTFE seats and packing. Series EH Centrifugal (Low Shear) – Bulletin EH ends and adapters, 1" - 4" (25.4 - 101.6 mm)
1" - 4" (25.4 - 101.6 mm) sizes. 3 sizes in capacities to 1000 GPM (227 m3/hr). Tube OD.
Butterfly – Bulletin BFV 3" - 6" (76.2 - 152.4 mm) inlet. Zephyrweld®
Aluminum body. Adaptable to a variety of end Positive Rotary – Catalog PR For general service, 34⁄ " - 12 "
connections. 1" - 4" (25.4 - 101.6 mm) sizes. 6 sizes to 300 GPM (68 m3/hr) 1" - 6" (19.0 - 304.8 mm) Tube OD.
SS Butterfly – Bulletin B-51 (25.4 - 152.4 mm) inlet and outlet. Tri-Flo® – Bulletin TF-FT
Stainless steel body. Tri-Clamp® end T Series Positive Rotary – Bulletin TS Sanitary, 1" - 4" (25.4 - 101.6 mm) Tube OD.
connections.Variety of seat materials. (TSR Standard Rotor Design) AL-6XN® Alloy – Bulletin AL6-FTG
112⁄ " - 4" (38.1 - 101.6 mm) sizes. 12 sizes to 500 GPM/290 psi Sanitary 1" - 3" (25.4 - 76.2 mm) Tube OD.
Diaphragm – Bulletin SV (113 m3/hr/20 bar) 1" - 6" (25.4 - 152.4 mm)
Maximum product flow with minimum inlet and outlet.
agitation. 14⁄ " - 4" (6.4 - 101.6 mm) sizes. (TSK Ultra CIP) 5 sizes to 250 GPM/
145 psi (56 m3/hr/10 bar) 1" - 3"
Automated
Diaphragm – Bulletin DV
Low-cost systems-oriented diaphram valve.
(25.4 - 76.2 mm) inlet and outlet. Systems
1" - 3" (25.4 - 76.2 mm) sizes. Diaphragm Pumps – Bulletin AOD
Tri-Blender® – Bulletin TB
5 sizes to 200 GPM/100 psi (45 m3/hr/7 bar)
1 Blends up to 350 lb./min. (159 kg) dry
4⁄ " - 4" (6.4 - 101.6 mm) inlet and outlet.
powder with up to 150 GPM (34 m3/hr).
CIP Systems – Bulletin CIP
Four standard models.Variations for
Following are all registered trademarks of
Tri-Clover Inc. hot sanitizing service.
Filters/Strainers – Bulletin BFS
Tri-Clover Tri-Blender
Tri-Clamp Tri-Flo Built to sanitary standards.
Tri-Weld Super-Speed Low pressure drop and
Zephyrweld Tri-Taper extended service.
Mainstream Streamline Bio-Pharm Systems – Bulletin B-P
AL-6XN is a registered trademark of For sterile integrity.
Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.
 A Company Engineered For
The Customers We Serve
Our Food & Dairy, Bio-Pharm, and Export Divisions ensure the highest
levels of customer support in the industry. Each division is organized to
provide specific application, equipment and logistics support to help our
customers achieve the highest levels of process system efficiency. For more
information on how Tri-Clover can be of benefit to your
company, contact your local Tri-Clover distributor, or call
us at 1-800-242-4000.

Food & Dairy Division Bio-Pharm Division Export Division

9201 Wilmot Road PHONE: 1-800-511-5444 PHONE: +1-414-697-3170
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53141-1413 FAX: 414-694-2454 FAX: +1-414-694-8188
PHONE: 1-800-242-4000
FAX: 414-694-7104
Tri-Clover Mexico
Distribution Centers Tri-Clover Canada Recursos Petroleros No. 7
Memphis, TN 101 Milner Avenue Fracc. Ind. La Loma
PHONE: 1-800-238-0142 Scarborough, Ontario M1S 4S6 54060 Tlalnepantla, Edo. de Mexico
Union City, CA PHONE: 416-297-3400 PHONE: 52-5-397-0601
PHONE: 1-800-852-3178 FAX: 416-299-5095 FAX: 52-5-362-3246

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