About this machine

This Franke Mixer Blender is a mixer and blender — sometimes referred to as a mixing vessel or blending tank — used for the controlled agitation, blending, and homogenisation of liquid or semi-liquid products in food, dairy, chemical, and related process industries. Franke is a well-established manufacturer known for producing stainless steel process equipment and solutions for industrial and hygienic applications.

This is a closed stirring vessel dating from 1964, offered in used condition from Barneveld, Netherlands. It is constructed from stainless steel grade 1.4301 (AISI 304), making it suitable for hygienic and corrosion-resistant process environments. The vessel has a nominal volume of 5,000 litres, with a maximum capacity of approximately 5,340 litres, and measures 1,800 mm in diameter by 2,100 mm in height. Both the bottom and the top of the vessel are dished, which is standard practice for pressure-rated cylindrical vessels as it distributes mechanical stress more evenly and facilitates complete drainage.

The vessel is rated to a working pressure of 3 bar, confirming its suitability for pressurised process applications. It is equipped with an anchor stirrer, a type of agitator that follows the profile of the vessel wall closely and is particularly effective for viscous media or products that require thorough wall-to-wall mixing. The vessel is mounted on legs, giving it a freestanding floor-mounted configuration with a floor footprint of 1.8 × 1.8 metres and a total height of 3.25 metres.

Process connections include a manhole of 450 mm diameter for internal access, inspection, and cleaning. Top connections consist of a DN40 inlet and two DN25 connections, while the outlet at the base measures 80 mm in diameter. The listing reference number for this unit is 701263.

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