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ABM 2000 Specifications

PROCESSING CHAMBER:

  • Batch size ranges from 1,100 pounds up to 2000 pounds (finished dough).
  • Mixing chamber is 58 inches in diameter & 82 inches deep.
  • Mixing chamber thermometer monitors dough temperature.
  • Mixing chamber is constructed of 304 stainless steel.
  • Two, 4 inch diameter, flush seating valves mounted near top of chamber for injecting liquid ingredients.
  • Hydraulically operated, UHMW plastic slide/gate (26 inches long x 32 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 (25 inches long x 17 inches wide) located in bottom of mixer for discharging dough chunks. Slide clearance to floor is 24 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.
  • Various mixing tool configuartions (depending on product being mixed) mounted on direct drive, stainless steel motor shaft.

MOTORS/DRIVES:

  • TEFC, VFD rated main motor for turning processing tools is 50-1200rpm/300hp/460volt/60hz.
  • Scraper gearmotor is a helical bevel type, 24rpm/25hp/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.

FRAME/CHASSIS:

  • Rubber vibration reducing pads isolate the mixing chamber & motor from the frame.
  • Mixer frame and legs are constructed of 304 stainless steel, 8 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 CompactLogix PLC, I/O racks, VFD speed 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:

  • Electrical: 600amps/460v/60hz.
  • Air: 40psi @10cfm.

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 2000.

WARRANTY:

  • 12 months on defective parts and workmanship.

    *Due to ongoing product improvement, specifications may change without notice.
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ADVANCED FOOD SYSTEMS, INC.

133 Lake Bluff Drive 

Columbus, Ohio 43235

U.S.A.

phone: +1.888.871.9885

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