Pv processing vessels for liquid and cream mixing

Optimize your mixing operations with versatile processing vessels designed for seamless integration, whether for batch or continuous processes, to handle a diverse range of products from delicate emulsions to dense powders and granules.

Mixes, Extrudes, and Emulsifies Various Materials

The PV Processing Vessels from Winkworth are engineered for diverse industrial mixing and emulsification needs. These vessels excel through their robust design, featuring stainless steel construction suitable for the rigorous demands of food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. Utilizing a combination of laminar and turbulent mixing techniques, they deliver precise control over batch and continuous operations. Whether processing adhesives, confectionery mixes, or emulsifying pharmaceuticals, these vessels support capacities ranging from 35 to 4000 liters.

Automation is seamless, with options for PLC integration and recipe control, enhancing production efficiency. Energy consumption is minimized by optimized motor speeds, and material versatility is evident with available corrosion-resistant grades. Designed to meet strict compliance standards, these vessels are equipped with clean-in-place (CIP) systems for easy maintenance. Winkworth offers extensive customization, allowing clients to tailor specifications such as rotor speeds and discharge configurations to particular needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with seamless PLC integration, reducing manual intervention.
  • Minimizes energy usage through variable-speed motor optimization, lowering operational costs.
  • Enables quick product changeovers with clean-in-place system, reducing downtime.
  • Offers material and design flexibility to meet stringent industry compliance, including GMP standards.
  • Customizable to specific production needs, ensuring optimal mixing and processing outcomes.

General


Applications
Vitamins,Sealants,Biscuit dough,Sauces,Plastic injection moulding,Metal injection moulding,Abrasives,Asphalt,Dairy products,Granules,Cheese,Edible oils,Ceramic injection moulding,Herbs,Cake mix,Urethanes,Sports nutrition,Minerals,Chocolate,Catalysts,Probiotics,Food,Mineral supplements,Dyes,Soups,Biotechnology,Nutritional energy bars,Agrichemicals,Explosives,Coal,Spices,Batteries,Chewing gum,Rubber,Personal care,Ceramics,Ready meals,Protein powders,Inks,Meat analogue,Animal feeds,Household products,Pet foods,Plastics,Sand,Baby food,Paints,Pharmaceuticals,Beverages,Metal powders,Biofuels,Nutraceuticals,Confectionery,Jams,Snack foods,Stews,Cereals,Preserves,Medical products,Adhesives,Lubricants,Wax,Chutneys,Insulators,Salts
End products
Infant formula,Vitamin c tablets,Beeswax candles,Silicone sealant,Oil-based paints,Engine oil,Activated charcoal,Potato chips,Tattoo ink,Biotech reagents,Chemical catalysts,Dried oregano,Sponge cake mix,Protein bars,Fabric dye,Anti-aging serum,Dairy milk,Indian chutney,Epdm rubber,Bitumen asphalt,Hard candies,Herbicides,Bubble gum,Fireworks,Ethanol fuel,Ceramic beads,Breakfast cornflakes,Shortcrust biscuits,Floor polish,Tomato sauce,Face cream,Lactobacillus probiotic,Electrical insulators,Whey protein,Olive oil,Strawberry jam,Plant-based burger,Frozen lasagna,Porcelain tiles,Polypropylene containers,Post-workout shakes,Calcium supplements,Edam cheese,Foam mattresses,Milk chocolate bars,Desiccated coconut,Chicken noodle soup,Construction sand,Table salt,Vegetable stew,Hot melt glue,Sandpaper,Quartz minerals,Iron powder,Metal injector components,Lithium batteries,Hospital bandages
Steps before
Ingredient Preparation,Premixing,Weighing,Pre-heating
Steps after
Packaging,Cooling,Storage,Filling
Input ingredients
adhesives,sealants,mastic,plastisols,tile adhesives,biscuit dough,cake mix,chewing gum,chocolate,sweets,confectionery,ceramics,metal powders,sand,asphalt,agrichemicals,batteries,paints,inks,dyes,household products,wax,lubricants,catalysts,biofuels,chalk,crayon,animal feeds,tea,coffee,milk,yogurt,cheese,cereals,butter,margarine,fats,granules,herbs,spices,jams,seasonings,chutneys,meat analogue,edible oils,snack foods,dental products,shampoo,nail varnish,lotions,deodorants,fragrances,biotechnology,medical ingredients,pharmaceuticals,baby formula,medical ointments,plastic,rubber,nutraceuticals,vitamins,protein powders,probiotics,nutrition bars
Output ingredients
mixed adhesives,sealant products,cake batter,icing,processed chocolate,coated sweets,ready-to-roll icing,injected ceramics,metal injection moulding products,ceramic injection moulding products,processed asphalt,mixed chemicals,dye solutions,liquids and slurries,processed personal care products,biotechnological solutions,pharmaceutical products,baby food,protein supplements
Market info
Winkworth is known for manufacturing high-quality, engineered-to-order industrial mixing equipment, including mixers and blenders, renowned for their reliability and innovation in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
35 to 4000 litres
Material
304 grade stainless steel
Finish
Bead blasted external,Polished internal
Control Panel
Simple “Stop-start” control panel
Mixing Type
Anchor,Contra-rotating,Homogeniser,Angled Anchor,Propellor agitator
Temperature Control
Temperature controlled mixing and blending
Mixing Vessel
Hemispherical vessel
Loading Methods
Manual / Auto with continuous mixer loading option
Discharge Methods
Ball valve,butterfly valve,flush fitting valves,vessel tilt
Frame Options
Mobile support frames (under 100L only)
Automation
HMI control panel with recipe control integration
Other Options
Jacketed mixing chamber,Vacuum models,ATEX certification

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture

Product type Characteristics


Foaming tendency
Yes/No

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Ball valve,butterfly valve,flush fitting valves or vessel tilt discharge
Machine footprint
Flexible (Mobile support frames under 100L)
Tank shape and size
Hemispherical vessel
35 to 4000 litres
Construction Material
304 grade stainless steel

Custom Options


Control panel type
Simple “Stop-start” control panel
Discharge method
Ball valve,butterfly valve,flush fitting valves or vessel tilt discharge
Jacketed mixing chamber
Option
HMI control panel with recipe control integration
Option
Special lids with options for lifting motors,vacuum,continuous mixer loading
Option
Operating platforms
Option
Vacuum models for de-airing or rapid cooling
Option
Mobile support frames
Under 100L only