Various mixing units for mixing bulk, solid or liquid substances are divided into several types, differing in design. They can be a cylindrical volumetric vessel, fixed with an axis to the side holder.
The mixer "drunken barrel" got its name due to the continuous rotation of the container at a certain angle, most often it is 35-40 °. The structure drum is periodically loaded and unloaded through a special hatch located in the upper part of the cylinder. The drunk barrel mixer is mainly used for mixing small volumes of substances.
Device device
How does the device work? The mixer "drunken barrel" consists of a cylindrical container, which is mounted on a special stable base with the help of an axle and equipped with a motor. The hatch has absolutely tight seams. This design works from the mains, so nothing but a working outlet is needed to install it. A special positioning system allows you to stop the unit at the desiredposition - chute down. The control panel is equipped with a mode sensor and an emergency stop switch. There are faucets with stationary and removable containers.
Models can have up to 10 different modes of operation, differing from each other in speed and intensity of mixing. More modern designs operate from the control panel, which makes their use the most convenient, but the price category of such devices is an order of magnitude higher than usual.
On the market, manufacturers practice the production of “drunken barrel” mixers to order, equipped with additional equipment, such as:
- fully automated cycle control system;
- automatic system that allows you to stop the device at a certain angle;
- light and sound;
- timer;
- replaceable containers;
- other optional items required by the customer.
Description of unit operation
Any electrical mechanism during operation has a different degree of danger. Therefore, in order to eliminate any risks, it is necessary to follow the instructions exactly when working with the “drunken barrel” mixer.
- Substances intended for mixing are loaded into a cylindrical container through a special hatch in the required proportions, after which the lid closes tightly.
- The machine is connected to the mains. After that, the optimalmode.
- Under the action of electric current, the gear motor drives the rotating mechanisms, and the cylindrical shape begins to rotate around its axis, gently mixing the materials. The process achieves almost 100% homogeneous mass.
If the “drunken barrel” mixer mode is selected correctly, then it is enough to wait for the end of the operating time. Otherwise, turn off the machine forcibly using the emergency stop button.
Scope of application
Drunken barrel mixer has found wide application in various fields. Depending on the material of manufacture of the main container and its size, the use can be very diverse:
- In the construction industry. Used for mixing bulk materials, concrete, cement mortars.
- In the pharmaceutical industry. A drunken barrel laboratory mixer is used for mixing bulk substances that have a different shape, size, structure. It is used to make a large number of pharmaceuticals.
- In the food industry. For mixing dough components in bakeries, fruits, vegetables and berries in canning factories.
- In chemical laboratories. Thanks to the hermetic closing of the manhole cover, the "drunken barrel" mixer is able to mix explosive materials, for example, in the production of gunpowder or chemically aggressive substances.
- In the cosmetic industry.
Benefits
Looking complex, simple unit in designhas a number of advantages:
- Mixes ingredients evenly and uniformly.
- The mixer needs a minimum of time to achieve the most homogeneous result.
- Tight container.
- Thanks to different modes, it allows you to mix substances of different structures.
- During operation does not require special care, parts are easily washed with simple soap solutions.
- Installation of the unit does not require special operating conditions.
- Does not take up much space.
- The simplicity of the design allows you to make the unit with your own hands.
- Saves energy with short run times for maximum results.
- Meticulously mixes various bulk products, maintaining their quality and texture.
Flaws
Of all the different designs, it is the "drunken barrel" type mixer that has practically no drawbacks, except for a rather low efficiency. According to consumer feedback, such a unit is better suited for the production of small volumes of products.
