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Liquid Addition System

The Matcon Liquid Addition System for IBC blending

Firing Industries serves the Canadian food-processing industry by supplying high-end blending systems by Matcon, which is renowned internationally for its Intermediate Bulk Containers, or IBCs. Matcon knows that manufacturers need flexible, efficient production processes to stay competitive, especially with changing consumer demand. This is why the company has invented and developed an innovative Liquid Addition System for industries that require the flexibility to add liquids into various powder recipe mixes in a contained, efficient way.

Even dispersion of liquids

In the past, manufacturers needed to use a Fixed Mixer to add liquid into a powder blend. This process could be difficult and time-consuming, due to cleaning between recipe changeovers. The Matcon Liquid Addition System expands the range of the IBC tumble blender. In this system, one controlled liquid “shot” is automatically injected per rotation directly into the powder mix enclosed within an IBC during the blending cycle. No manual intervention is required, nor is opening the blending vessel. This method results in even dispersion of liquids to the powder recipe in the mixing process, which stops the formation of lumps.

This is a flexible, hygienic system designed specifically for manufacturers that must deliver liquid additions in ranges from five to 150 litres. It reduces manual handling requirements within the process and improves containment, which enhances the benefits of IBC blending further.

Available from Firing Industries, the Matcon Liquid Addition System includes a freestanding pillar supporting a reciprocating pump and weight-monitoring system, on which a liquid tank is mounted. The Matcon Liquid Additions Intensifier connects them to the IBC with tri-clamped hoses and a rotary coupling.

A major benefit of this system is minimal cleaning downtime. The user can swap out parts without needing extra tooling, keeping the blender in production, which expands the efficiency and throughput of a production facility. The system also has CIP flushing for neutral oils and cleaning fluids.

The Liquid Addition System is one of the many impressive developments that Matcon has devised in IBC tumble-blending technology, bringing powder-processing capabilities into the future.

To learn more, contact Firing Industries’ application-sales engineers at ddubuc@firing.com or (877) 688-0974.


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Posted by Firing Industries Ltd


The business objective of FIRING INDUSTRIES LTD. is to consult with clients to select and supply technically complex PRO... Read more

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