FLUKO ® PLM Powder Liquid Mixers
The PLM system (powder & liquid mixer) is specialized equipment designed for the efficient mixing of powder solids and liquids. The mixing system generates its own vacuum, drawing the powder directly into the liquid stream. Upon contact with the liquid, the powder is instantly and evenly wetted, ensuring quick and uniform dispersion.
Working Principle
As powder and liquid enter the mixing chamber from different directions, the powder is fully wetted upon contact with the liquid, preventing clumping or agglomeration. Unlike traditional processes that can result in crusting on surfaces or equipment, the PLM system ensures there are no partially wetted powders, significantly improving the quality of the final mixed product, such as beverages, dairy mixtures, and dispersed nanomaterials.
Features
The powder liquid mixer features fast powder suction, which speeds up the overall process and reduces energy consumption, making it a cost-efficient solution. Its hygienic design ensures that powder is fed without generating dust, which minimizes contamination risks and creates a cleaner working environment. One of its key advantages is its ability to prevent clumping, especially for powders that tend to expand when in contact with liquids. This ensures that the powder is uniformly wetted and dispersed immediately upon contact, eliminating the need for additional mixing steps. Additionally, the modular design allows for seamless integration into existing systems, reducing both equipment investment and long-term production costs.
Applications
The PLM system finds applications across various industries due to its versatile capabilities. It is ideal for dissolving powdered milk, fruit milk, and yogurt ingredients directly in-line within the production pipeline, allowing for efficient, high-speed mixing of ingredients. It also excels at dissolving supersaturated sugar solutions, a critical process in the food and beverage industry. The system handles challenging tasks such as dissolving gums like CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose), carrageenan, and pectin with ease, ensuring complete dispersion without agglomeration. In addition, it provides excellent performance in the homogenization and dispersion of cereals and starch with water, as well as in the high-speed mixing of concentrated tea powders and fruit juices. Beyond the food industry, the PLM is particularly effective in dispersing and mixing nanomaterials such as silica, titanium dioxide, and kaolin, making it valuable in sectors that require the dispersion of fine powders and particles.
