APV FX SYSTE M S™

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The APV Flex-Mix™ Family

LIQU IVE RTE R - I N STANT - PROCE SSOR - TPM+ - TPX - DAR M IXE R - POWE R M IXE R

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Consistent and effective mixing

APV Flex-Mix™ mixing solutions deliver the performance, flexibility and reliability you need to satisfy rapidly changing demands from your customers.

Flexibility• Extensiverangeofmixing

operations• Rapidproductchangeover

tomeetchangingcustomerdemands

• Versatilitytoaccommodaterecipechangesandnewproducts

Consistency• Predictabilityforproduction

ofconsistent,complexformulations

• Advancedtechnologyandprecisioncontrolforhigheroutput

• Minimumrejectsandproductwasteforhigherproductionvalue

Availability• Provenreliabilityover

80yearsathundredsofcustomersworldwide

• Easycleanabilityforrapidchangeover

• Lowmaintenancerequirementforoptimisedoutput

Safety• Exceptionalsanitary

standardswithhightraceabilityforfoodsafety

• Compliancewithhealthandsafetyrequirements

• Designedforoperatorcomfortandsafety Rapid payback time

• Lowmaintenancerequirementforhigherthroughput

• Provenreliabilityforlongservicelife

• Globalservicingandsparepartsforoptimisedperformance

Proactive support• Innovationfacilities• Plantrentals• SPXexperttechnical

applicationsupport

80 years of dedicated experience

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Are your mixers flexible enough to meet changing customer demands?

Seven good reasons for choosing Flex-Mix™

Flexibility

Fullyequippedtestcentre

Mostcomprehensivemixerrange

Safety

Rapidpaybacktime

Proactiveapplicationsupportexpertise

Improvedproductquality

TheAPVFlex-Mix™rangeisdesignedtohelpcustomersinthedairy,processedfood,beverageandpersonalcareindustriesto:

• Developnewproductsandprocesses• Achieveenhancedproductionperformance• Sustainconsistentquality• Reduceproductioncosts

Flex-Mix™

– more than just a

machine

Innovation and

efficiency that drive

your market success

Comprehensive

range of mixers for

every need

•Does a mixer that can handle a variety of applications sound tempting?

•Do advanced technology, high availability, reliability and predictability sound like a winning combination?

• Do proactive customer service, preventive maintenance and rapid spare parts delivery sound reassuring?

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Sanitary mixers

Flex-Mix™ LiquiverterThemixingprincipleintheliquiverterisbasedonvortex-drivenblending.Theliquidcollapsesaroundthepowderandisforcedtowardsthemixerheadatthebase.

Flex-Mix™ InstantPowderissuckedintoacirculatingliquidbyvacuum.Thedispersedpowderishomogenisedbypassingitthroughthemixerheadlocatednexttothetank.

Flex-Mix™ ProcessorHighviscosityproductsarepushedtowardsthemixeratthebasebytheagitatorinthemiddle.Acirculationpumpcanpasstheproductthroughthemixingheadseveraltimes.

Flex-Mix™ PowerAsepticgasinjectionisusedtomakeanaeratedproduct.Liquidisdosedintoarotor/statorpinmixerforhighshearemulsification.

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ProcessorAll-in-oneprocessingunithandlingveryhighviscosityproducts- Emulsificationpower- Pasteurisation(direct–indirectheating)- Vacuummixing–deaeration- Dispersionofparticulates

PowerInlinepinmixer- Asepticaeration- Highshearemulsificationpower

DARInlinemixer- Forblendingalow-viscosityliquidintoahighviscosityliquid

TPXStaticinlinemixer- Idealforblendingtwolow-viscosityliquids

TPMBatchmixerbasedoncirculationviaabuffertank- Fordispersionofhighlysolublepowders

LiquiverterInline/batchmixerforrecombination- Handlesmediumsolidlevels

InstantInline/batchmixerforrecombination,basedonvacuumtechnology- Handleshighsolidlevels- Highshearemulsification- Vacuummixing–deaeration- Dust-freehandling- Continuousproduction

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HIG

H

Selection guide

Liquid/Powdermixing?

Liquid/Liquidmixing?

Particulates?

NO

NO

Powdertobeincorporatedinliquid

Liquidtobemixedintoanotherliquid

Particulates?

Viscosity?

Powdercapacity?

Flex-Mix™ ProcessorPrepared food, processed

cheese, jams, fruit preparation, confectionery,

healthcare

HIGH

HIGH

Theproductcanbepumpedbyacentrifugalpump(viscosity<1,000cP)

Sauceswithmeatorvegetablepieces,vegetablepiecesaloneetc.

Theproductcannotbepumpedbyacentrifugalpump(viscosity1,000to100,000cP)

Airincorporation?

Highshear?

Liquiddosing?

De-aeratedendproduct?

Flex-Mix™ InstantRecombined products, baby

food, cream, ice cream, healthcare, dressing, sauces

Flex-Mix™ LiquiverterFlavoured milk,

recombined milk, beverages, syrups, starch

slurries, gravies, soups

Flex-Mix™ TPM+Recombined sugar, milk,

chocolate powder

LOW

YES

NO

YES

YES

Manualpowderde-baggingdirectlyintomixer(lowcapacity<5t/h)

Duringpowderincorporationairisincorporatedathigherlevelsthanbyvacuum

Powderhandledbyautomaticmeans(highcapacity>5t/h)

Vacuumtrechnologyneededtode-aerateproduct

Theamountofair/oxygenhasanimpactonfinalproductquality

Liquidsdoseddirectlytomixere.g.syrup,tomatopaste

Shearisneededtoreduceparticlesizee.g.tomakepastesoremulsions

Blending of two low viscosity liquids is normally performed by a static mixer

Blending? Static?Flex-Mix™ Static

Milk/waterSucrose solution/milk

Permeate/milkMilk/cream

YES YES

Liquid to be mixed into another liquid

Blending is the process of gentle incorporation of two or more liquids into a homogenous liquid

High shear?

Aeration?

Emulsification?

Flex-Mix™ DarMix+Butter blendSyrup in milkMilk/cream

Flex-Mix™ PowerMixerWhipped desserts,

mousses, emulsions (e.g. low fat spreads)

YES

YES

NO

NO YES

High shear is needed for emulsification

Blending of difficult liquids, e.g. with high viscosity, is normally performed by a dynamic mixer

Aerated products like chocolate mousse need systems where air is mechanically stabilised in the product by use of high shear forces

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

LOW

LOW

NO

Emulsions normally require a higher shear than the DAR mixer is capable of

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Test before

you invest

The broadest, globally

available mixing

portfolio

Innovation Centre

services for exciting

new products

Preferred by

customers in more

than 40 different

countries

Application

development assistance

and support by

experienced engineers

SPXindustrialmixercustomersbenefitfromacomprehensiverangeofengineering,applicationandtestingexpertiseandservices.Theseinclude:

• Experiencedapplicationengineerswhocanassistindevelopingnewapplicationsandcustomisingequipmenttomeetspecificapplicationandproductionrequirements

• OurInnovationCentrewherecustomerscanconductpilottestingofapplicationswiththereassuranceofupscalabilitytocommercialproduction

• Equipmentrentalsforpilottestingorfull-scaleproductiontrialsatcustomers’ownpremisesinconjunctionwiththeirotherproductionequipment

Global service with local focusSPXprovidesa24-hourhotlineaswellastechnicalsupportandsparepartssolutionsbasedonserviceagreements.Aglobalnetworkofdedicatedsalesandservicecentresenablescustomersinmorethan40countriesaroundtheworldtomaintainconsistentqualityandperformancefromtheirSPXequipment.

The people behind your performance

S PX FLOW TECH NOLOGY

Pasteursvej

DK-8600 Silkeborg, Denmark

P: +45 70 278 278

F: +45 70 278 330

SPX reserves the right to incorporate our latest design and material changes without notice or obligation.

Design features, materials of construction and dimensional data, as described in this bulletin, are provided for your information only and should not be relied upon unless

confirmed in writing. Please contact your local sales representative for product availability in your region. For more information visit www.spx.com.

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Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) is a global Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturing leader. For more information, please visit www.spx.com

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