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PROCESSING CHAMBER:

Batch size ranges from 550 pounds up to 1000 pounds (finished dough).
Mixing chamber is 45 inches in diameter & 32 inches deep.
Mixing chamber thermometer monitors dough temperature.
Mixing chamber is vacuum rated and constructed of 304 stainless steel.
Two, 3 inch diameter, flush seating valves mounted near top of chamber for injecting liquid ingredients and attaching vacuum line (if applicable).
Hydraulically operated, stainless steel, curved slide/gate (20 inches long x 22 inches wide) located in the top of mixer for loading major dry ingredients.
Open style loading hopper based on installation requirements.
Hydraulically operated, stainless steel curved slide/gate (18 inches long x 13 inches wide) located in bottom of mixer for discharging dough chunks. Slide clearance to floor is 21 inches.
Bi-directional scraper arm for scraping inside of processing chamber and discharging dough in chunks through bottom slide/gate.
Mixing chamber is equipped with an overpressure relief valve.
Three dull or sharp edge processing tools mounted on direct drive, stainless steel motor shaft.

MOTORS/DRIVES:

TEFC, VFD rated main motor for turning processing tools is 200-1200rpm/150hp/460volt/60hz.
Scraper gearmotor is a helical bevel type, 24rpm/15hp/460volt/60hz.
Main motor and scraper motor shafts use standard lip seals.
Motor for central hydraulic unit is 3hp/460volt/60hz.
Programmable automatic greasing unit for motor seals.
Optional water seal vacuum pump motor is 7.5hp/460volt/60hz.

FRAME/CHASSIS:

Rubber vibration reducing pads isolate the mixing chamber & motor from the frame.
Mixer frame and legs are constructed of 304 stainless steel, 6 inch square tubing. Legs are mounted on adjustable rubber vibration reducing pads.
Critical components, such as main motor, hydraulic power unit, greasing system, and electrical J-boxes are located behind processing chamber and are protected by stainless steel covers with removable access panels.

ELECTRICAL/CONTROLS:

NEMA 4X stainless steel, wash down rated mixer control cabinet housing the Allen Bradley SLCK 504 PLC, I/O racks, VFD control for main motor and other motor starters.
Graphics based Panelview Plus 1000, color touch screen, operator interface monitors for operating the mixer, setting mix times, and adjusting ingredient set points, located near the mixer in a small stainless steel enclosure or in the main control panel.
Safety interlocks on main motor and scraper motor, slide/gates and front door.
Built in mixer troubleshooting and diagnostics package.
Control programming for automatic and manual operation of mixer as well as all auxiliary equipment.

UTILITIES REQUIRED:

DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED:

Two (2) complete sets of installation drawings, electrical drawings for elementary wiring, electrical cabinet layout, and ladder logic printout will be provided.
Two (2) complete operator, spare parts and maintenance manuals for the ABM 1000.

DOMESTIC INSTALLATION/STARTUP ASSISTANCE:

Installation/startup assistance available at the rate of $90.00 per man/per hour (straight time) plus travel and living expenses. Travel time billed at the rate of $35.00 per man/hour.

WARRANTY: