Using a belt-drive system, four drums can be loaded onto the rollers and mixed simultaneously. Companies operating a batch production system can benefit from the ability to mix multiple drums at once.
Key product features
Mixing of four drums at once
Mixing of four drums at once
Mixer control system
Mixer control system
An electric interface provides operators with precise control over the speed of the drum rollers; the panel includes a mix timer, variable RPM controller and LED-light indicators. The ATEX model omits a mix timer but includes all the other functionality shown.
Ergonomic drum loading
Ergonomic drum loading
The design of the small barrel mixer is such that loading drums are safe and easy. Simply place a drum on the edge of the frame, then push it back onto the rollers. It is important that correct manual handling practices are used when loading and unloading the mixer, operators should keep drums close to the body to reduce the effort required.
Fully compliant safety guarding
Fully compliant safety guarding
In compliance with the Machinery Directive, we manufacture our drum mixers with a full guarding arrangement as standard. The guarding prevents access to the rollers during mixing whilst still allowing a view of the drums.
Safety gate interlocks
Safety gate interlocks
To protect operators all STS drum mixers are fitted with safety gate interlocks; only once the gates have been closed can you activate the mixing function. Equally, should the gates be opened during a mix cycle the unit will stop mixing immediately.
Factory configurable for different drums
Factory configurable for different drums
The drum mixer model shown is suitable for mixing 5-litre screw-top plastic drums. Upon order, we can configure this product for drum sizes of 3.6-litre up to 15-litre (up to 350mm in height and diameter). The drum rollers are set in our UK factory to match your company's particular drum size.
Specification
DME04 Horizontal Small Drum Mixer
- Rated capacity
20kg per drum/container
- Drum compatibility
3.6-15L (up to 350mm in height and diameter).
- Rotation RPM
20 RPM
- Power requirements
Mains 230v, single phase, 16A
- Duty cycle
Continuous 360° rotation
- Safety gate interlock and full guarding
Yes
- Emergency stop button
Yes
- Mix timer and speed adjustment
Yes
- Construction
Mild steel construction
- Metal preparation and surface finish
Grit blasted mild steel, primer and polyester powder coated
- Powder coat colour
RAL 5010 (blue)
- Mobility
Fixed design with machine foot for levelling
- Compliance
CE / UKCA
Optional features
ATEX / UKEX option
We can offer an ATEX / UKEX version of this model, suitable for use in zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 environments.
Stainless-steel model
We can offer a range of stainless finishes on this drum mixer to make it suitable for clean rooms as well as good manufacturing practice (GMP) areas.Sale or return
In the UK we can supply certain equipment on a sale-or-return basis, meaning you can use a unit on-site for seven days with no obligation to buy it once the trial period is up. Find out more here.
Technical specification
See the full technical specification for our Horizontal Small Drum Mixer for details such as weight, dimensions and load capacity.
Instruction manual
View the instruction manual for our Horizontal Small Drum Mixer, which details how to safely operate and maintain the unit.
Contact Us
If you need a custom manual handling solution, we can design and manufacture the right piece of equipment to meet your specific requirements. Talk to us to find out how we can help you.
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