Compact Gravimetric Mixing Line in Hygienic Design

摘要

Katech, a producer of stabilizers for the foods industry, assigned Daxner the planning, delivery and installation of a gravimetric blending system equipped with two separate mixing lines.The company KaTech Katharina Hahn + Partner GmbH was established in 2010 for the production of food additives derived from renewable raw materials. The product portfolio comprises among others stabilizers for dairy products and delicacies. The company Katharina Hahn Farnilien GmbH affiliated with Katech in June 2012. The newly installed mixing line from Daxner serves as a core module for the production of high end powder mixes for the foods industry. The concept design was developed with regards to thespecific situation of the start-up company. In line with the available budget volume Daxner planned, delivered and installed a complete gravimetric mixing system equipped with various components in hygienic design, which provides energy efficiency, highflexibility for product changeovers and easy cleaning. Another essential objective was to ensure utmost mixing accuracy and to enable a gentle and hygienic addition of micro ingredients. This was achievedby reducing cross contaminations in order to maintain product quality. Also the minimization of cleaning times and a design for minimum overall operational costs was taken into consideration.