GEA : expands capacities at Ahaus Test Center with two new modules

The 500-liter high shear test mixer that does it all
With the new BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Test Mixer, GEA is already preparing today's customers for tomorrow's mixing processes. It optimizes mixing and processing times for products with varying viscosities, such as mayonnaise, dressings, sauces, beverages, dairy as well as home and personal care products. The multifunctional unit employs an efficient vacuum system to introduce powder below the liquid's surface. This results in a uniform and homogeneous product. To create a stable, even product consistency, oil is introduced directly into the mixing device where it is instantly emulsified. This one-pot design shortens process time, saves energy, and consequently also increases manufacturing profitability. For example, a variety of spreads can be heated up to 140ºC and immediately cooled down again. Thanks to an integrated control system which creates and monitors recipes, customers can keep closer tabs on the initial investment. In addition to the GEA BATCH FORMULA® PRO technology, the test center also includes an INLINE FORMULA® SOL Test Mixer that allows customers to simulate an inline process, including big and small powder bag emptying stations.