Semi-Continuous
Blending for Solids and Liquids/Solids Applications
Gemco Porta-Hopper blending systems provide the ability to both
process and transport materials in a common hopper unit. This is
accomplished with a system that consists of the blending unit and
inexpensive transportable hoppers. The blender utilizes Gemco's
exclusive high efficiency D/3 Double Cone Design, with a detachable
hopper functioning as half of the blender. The hopper is wheel mounted
for easy transportation.
Process
Features
The Porta-Hopper system is particularly suited to applications which
are sensitive to cross contamination problems. During transportation,
the hoppers can be closed with dust tight covers. Plus they can
be equipped with a retractable sleeve discharge device. These two
features create a virtually "closed" system, drastically reducing
dusting problems.
By utilizing multiple hoppers, the system provides the capability
to process materials in a semi-continuous manner. Downtime is reduced
to the short period that is required to exchange hoppers. Cross
contamination problems can be further minimized by utilizing different
hoppers for each material, and by designating those hoppers for
use only with specific materials.
Control
Features
The Porta-Hopper System is equipped with a complete automatic control
system as a standard equipment. Optional features include a variety
of monitors, recording charts, and fully automated computerized
process control.
Cost
Saving Features
The Porta-Hopper system can be utilized in place of more costly
material transportation systems such as vacuum devices, or labor
intensive manual drum systems. Separate transporters or portable
bulk bins can be totally eliminated. The system utilizes inexpensive
conventional hoppers, in sizes up to 250 cubic feet (or larger depending
on the application) which are designed to be transported manually,
with forklifts or hoists.
If the blending process requires agitation, the agitator need only
to be installed in the blending section of the system, rather than
in each of the hoppers. This keeps hopper costs low, making it possible
to purchase as many as is needed for efficient operation and additional
production requirements.
Operational
Features
The Porta-Hopper provides all of the operating features of Gemco's
extremely popular D/3 Double Cone Blender, combined with the advantages
afforded by the transportable hoppers.
These features include:
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D/3 design provides greater particle mobility for more efficient
blends.
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Easy cleaning
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Batch capacities up to 250 cubic feet (Larger sizes based on application)
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Hoppers are equipped with Gemco\rquote s exclusive Dust-Tite spherical
solids valves or economical butterfly valves.
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Systems are totally packaged and are available with the intelligent
controller.
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The system can be customized with any of Gemco's full range of
options including high speed agitators and liquid feed.
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Full range of external and internal finishes, including pharmaceutical
grades.
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