Used Lodige FKM 3000 D 3,000-Liter Stainless Steel Plow Mixer – Jacketed Heating & Cooling Design

Manufacturer Information

Lödige Process Technology

Lödige is a well-established manufacturer of industrial mixing and processing equipment, including ploughshare mixers, intensive mixers, granulators, dryers, and related process systems. Lödige mixing equipment is widely used in chemical, food, pharmaceutical, plastics, minerals, construction materials, and other bulk-solids processing industries.

Description

Available for sale is a used Lödige Model FKM 3000 D plow mixer with a 3,000-liter capacity and stainless steel interior, built in 2010.

The mixer features double-wall construction designed for heating or cooling, providing additional process flexibility for applications where product temperature needs to be controlled during blending. This makes the FKM 3000 D suitable for processes requiring heated mixing, product cooling, temperature maintenance, or other thermal conditioning.

The mixing chamber incorporates three openings for auxiliary knife heads, allowing the machine to be configured for additional high-intensity mixing, dispersion, or deagglomeration when required. Knife heads are not included with this unit.

Additional features include cleaning flaps to provide improved access to the mixing chamber for inspection and cleaning. The machine is supplied with a control cabinet and circuit diagram, which can assist with installation, operation, and electrical integration.

With its 3,000-liter capacity, stainless steel product-contact interior, jacketed construction, and provisions for three knife heads, this Lödige plow mixer is well suited for demanding industrial powder, granule, and bulk-material blending applications.

Specifications

Typical Applications

• Powder blending
• Granule mixing
• Bulk solids processing
• Heated mixing processes
• Cooled blending processes
• Temperature-controlled mixing
• Dry ingredient blending
• Additive incorporation
• Powder dispersion
• Chemical processing
• Industrial batch blending
• Thermal conditioning of bulk products

Products This Mixer Could Be Used For

• Powdered chemicals
• Granulated materials
• Dry food ingredients
• Polymer additives
• Pigments and colorants
• Minerals and mineral blends
• Detergent powders
• Fertilizer ingredients
• Powder coatings
• Dry construction materials
• Specialty chemical blends
• Other compatible powders and bulk solids

Actual product suitability depends on material compatibility, bulk density, temperature requirements, particle characteristics, required working volume, mixing objectives, and process conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the capacity of this Lödige mixer? The FKM 3000 D has a stated 3,000-liter capacity, making it suitable for larger industrial batch-mixing operations.
• Is the entire mixer stainless steel? The provided specifications identify the interior as stainless steel. Buyers should verify the construction materials of the exterior, jacket, shaft, plows, and other components if material specifications are critical.
• Can the mixer provide heating or cooling? Yes. The unit features double-wall construction designed for heating or cooling, allowing a suitable thermal medium to be used for compatible temperature-controlled processes.
• Does the mixer include high-speed knife heads? No. The mixer has three openings designed for knife heads, but the knife heads themselves are not included.
• Are controls and electrical documentation included? Yes. A control cabinet and circuit diagram are included with the mixer. The unit also features cleaning flaps for access to the mixing chamber.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with dismantling and rigging coordination, loading, domestic and international freight, specialized transportation, and logistics planning for mixers and other industrial processing equipment.