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Lancaster Products K-Series Mixers’ counter-current mixing action is the most effective mixing technique for consistent uniformity, homogeneity and rapid mix time.

Lancaster Products K-Series mixers are the ideal tool for the preparation of powdered materials. Their high intensive action allows for mixing even the most difficult of materials. Powders, slurries, and pastes (with or without water or binders) can be mixed in extremely short cycle times. Dissimilar powders, differing in density and/or ratio in a formulation, are easily blended into homogeneous mixtures.

The K-Series line of mixers excel in producing highly repeatable homogeneous mixes and pellets.

K3-K3.5 High Shear Mixers: [DOWNLOAD PDF]

  • Well-suited for small production work or prototyping
  • Working Capacity: 3.5 cu.ft (100 L) to 6.0 cu. ft. (170 L)

K4-K10 High Shear Mixers: [DOWNLOAD PDF]

  • Larger capacity mixers suitable for high throughput applications
  • Working capacity: up to 210 cu. Ft/6000L

OPTIMIZE YOUR MIXING PROCESS

Whether you are developing a new process or looking to improve a current one, using a Lancaster Products High Shear Mixer can transform your mixing process. Our mixers can be used to achieve multiple objectives, including mixing cycle times, moisture and air entrainment, particle size distributions, yields, surface draw-down, pluming action, and tip speed requirements.

Processing times can be greatly reduced while providing a more homogenous batch (mix) using a Lancaster Mixer.

*based on results achieved in both lab and production environments

The counter-current mixing action in all Lancaster Mixers provides:

*Partial batches down to 1/3 rated capacity can be handled without affecting mix quality

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THE MOST EFFECTIVE MIXING TECHNOLOGY

WORKS WITH A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS

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Lancaster Products high intensive mixers handle a full gamut of materials – from powders to slips and slurries, to taffy-like materials with viscosities exceeding 1,000,000 CP.

ALL IN ONE MACHINE

Blend, pelletize, Granulate, Slurry, Disolve, De-Dust and React – all in the same machine.

NO DEAD ZONES

There are effectively no dead corners or unswept surfaces where ingredients can lodge. The unique combination of rotating pan, side scraper, and counter-rotating plow effectively eliminates all dead zones.

FASTER MIXING

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Process times can be greatly reduced while providing a more homogeneous batch. Our experience in both lab and production environments is that free-flowing powders and granular materials can reach desired homogeneity in under a minute.

Comparable mix quality was achieved with 10 to 20 minutes of mixing in a Lancaster K-Series mixer as 3 to 6 hours of ball milling time.

LESS ADDITIVES

Additives

In most cases, because the Lancaster counter-current mixing action is so thorough, less binder materials or water is required.

CONTINUAL MATERIAL REMOVAL

The plow and side scraper also provide for continual material removal from the pan bottom and sidewall surfaces.

CUSTOM MIXING DESIGN

Lancaster Application Engineers design toward many goals, including: mixing cycle times, moisture and air entrapment, particle size distributions, surface draw-down, pumping action and tip speed requirements.

VARIABLE SPEEDS

The intensity and type of mixing action can be controlled through the use of various style mixing rotors and speeds. Our technology coats pellets, de-fibers, de-lumps, fluffs and slurries.

Specifications

K-Series High Shear Mixers

Overall Dimensions Pan Dimensions Working Capacity Power
K-1
Height 55 in / 1384 mm
Width 60 in / 1524 mm
Depth 30 in / 762 mm
Mixer Weight
1100 lbs / 500 kg
Diameter 12 in / 305 mm
Height 12 in / 305 mm
Working Height 10 in / 244 mm
0.3 ft³ / 8 Liters
Rotor 3 Hp / 2.2 kW
Pan 1 Hp / 0.7 kW
K-3
Height 68 in / 1736 mm
Width 35 in / 889 mm
Depth 62 in / 1562 mm
Mixer Weight
3000 lbs / 1364 kg
Diameter 29 in / 737 mm
Height 17 in / 428 mm
Working Height 15 in / 376 mm
3.5 ft³ / 100 Liters
Rotor 20 Hp / 14.7 kW
Pan 5 Hp / 3.7 kW
K-3.5
Height 72 in / 1822 mm
Width 42 in / 1072 mm
Depth 76 in / 1940 mm
Mixer Weight
3500 lbs / 1591 kg
Diameter 38 in / 965 mm
Height 19 in / 470 mm
Working Height 15 in / 376 mm
6 ft³ / 170 Liters
Rotor 30 Hp / 22.1 kW
Pan 5 Hp / 3.7 kW
K-4
Height 75 in / 1905 mm
Width 97 in / 2454 mm
Depth 52 in / 1327 mm
Mixer Weight
6000 lbs / 2727 kg
Diameter 48 in / 1219 mm
Height 24 in / 620 mm
Working Height 20 in / 496 mm
14 ft³ / 400 Liters
Rotor 40 Hp / 29.4 kW
Pan 7.5 Hp / 5.5 kW
Plow 7.5 Hp / 5.5 kW
K-5
Height 78 in / 1970 mm
Width 110 in / 2800 mm
Depth 65 in / 1661 mm
Mixer Weight
8500 lbs / 3864 kg
Diameter 58 in / 1473 mm
Height 23 in / 587 mm
Working Height 18 in / 469 mm
24 ft³ / 680 Liters
Rotor 60 Hp / 44.1 kW
Pan 10 Hp / 7.4 kW
Plow 10 Hp / 7.4 kW
K-6
Height 97 in / 2473 mm
Width 130 in / 3295 mm
Depth 79 in / 2013 mm
Mixer Weight
13500 lbs / 6136 kg
Diameter 71 in / 1803 mm
Height 32 in / 800 mm
Working Height 25 in / 640 mm
45 ft³ / 1270 Liters
Rotor 75 Hp / 55.2 kW
Pan 15 Hp / 11.0 kW
Plow 15 Hp / 11.0 kW
K-7
Height 109 in / 2756 mm
Width 139 in / 3527 mm
Depth 92 in / 2343 mm
Mixer Weight
18500 lbs / 8409 kg
Diameter 80 in / 2032 mm
Height 37 in / 940 mm
Working Height 30 in / 752 mm
70 ft³ / 2000 Liters
Rotor 100 Hp / 73.5 kW
Pan 20 Hp / 14.7 kW
Plow 20 Hp / 14.7 kW
K-8
Height 115 in / 2926 mm
Width 139 in / 3519 mm
Depth 106 in / 2680 mm
Mixer Weight
24000 lbs / 10909 kg
Diameter 96 in / 2438 mm
Height 39 in / 991 mm
Working Height 31 in / 792 mm
105 ft³ / 3000 Liters
2 Rotors 150 Hp / 111.8 kW
Pan 40 Hp / 29.8 kW
Plow 40 Hp / 29.8 kW
K-9
Height 121 in / 3062 mm
Width 173 in / 4397 mm
Depth 120 in / 3036 mm
Mixer Weight
32000 lbs / 14545 kg
Diameter 106 in / 2692 mm
Height 43 in / 1087 mm
Working Height 34 in / 870 mm
155 ft³ / 4400 Liters
2 Rotors 175 Hp / 128.7 kW
Pan 40 Hp / 29.4 kW
Plow 40 Hp / 29.4 kW
K-10
Height 126 in / 3189 mm
Width 186 in / 4721 mm
Depth 132 in / 3341 mm
Mixer Weight
42000 lbs / 19091 kg
Diameter 118 in / 2997 mm
Height 48 in / 1214 mm
Working Height 38 in / 971 mm
210 ft³ / 6000 Liters
2 Rotors 225 Hp / 165.5 kW
Pan 55 Hp / 40.5 kW
Plow 55 Hp / 40.5 kW

HORIZONTAL PAN DESIGN

Vertical axis horizontal pan mixing is the preferred design of the Lancaster Mixers. This positive and very efficient design of the pan gear drive ensures that the maximum amount of energy output is imparted into the mixing action. Pan rotation speeds can also be calculated for maximum material process effect without requiring higher speeds to move material to a higher elevation for proper mixing. The horizontal pan provides maximum production volume while minimizing contamination of the upper pan seal. The corresponding horizontal surfaces of our Lancaster Mixers provide easier and more efficient maintenance of the equipment.

The slow speed plows of the horizontal design of our Lancaster Mixers not only enhance the mixing process, but they also provide for continual cleaning of the pan bottom and assist in material discharge. The actions of our plows eliminate the duties of cleaning and discharge by a rotor and a stationary bottom scraper.

ROTOR

The primary mixing element of all Lancaster Products K-Series mixers is the single piece counter-rotating high-speed rotor. The design of the mixing rotor will vary depending upon the particular process requirements.

The single piece base rotor construction helps maintain rotor balance after blade replacement. The rotor is driven by an easily accessible V-belt drive system. The drive motor can be single speed, multiple speed, or variable speed depending upon specific processing requirements. The drive guard fully encloses the top portion of the motor and the rotor spindle.

PLOW

A high-quality gear-motor drive is mounted on top of the mixer structure. This unit turns the slow speed secondary mixing plows. These wear-resistant plows continually sweep the entire surface of the pan bottom.

This efficient slow-speed sweeping action prevents material from accumulating on the pan bottom and also provide enhanced mixing action and faster mixer discharging.