Used Littleford FKM15000D Paddle Mixer – 530 Cu. Ft., Full Vacuum, 150 HP, Carbon Steel

Description:

The Littleford FKM15000D Paddle Mixer is a high-performance industrial mixing system, designed for high-capacity batch processing of powders, granules, and bulk materials. Constructed from carbon steel, this mixer has a total capacity of 530 cubic feet, with a working capacity of 371 cubic feet.

Engineered for full vacuum operations, this mixer is rated for 72 PSI at 320°F, making it ideal for applications requiring precise temperature and pressure control. The unit is equipped with cooling-style plows, enhancing mixing efficiency and temperature regulation.

The Littleford FKM15000D features six (6) chopper-less choppers, ensuring homogeneous mixing without additional size reduction. The system also includes (3) 16” x 24” access doors for easy maintenance and cleaning, and multiple top nozzles for ingredient additions and venting.

A 10” center-bottom outlet (CBO) with a pneumatic butterfly valve enables controlled material discharge. The mixer is powered by a 150 HP explosion-proof motor, driving a Falk gearbox for high-torque mixing operations.

Specifications:

• Total Capacity: 530 Cubic Feet
• Working Capacity: 371 Cubic Feet
• Material: Carbon Steel
• Pressure Rating: 72 PSI at 320°F
• Vacuum Rating: Full Vacuum
• Mixing Style: Paddle Mixer with Cooling-Style Plows
• Choppers: (6) Chopper-Less Choppers
• Access Points: (3) 16” x 24” Access Doors
• Nozzles:
  • (2) 12” Top Nozzles
  • (2) 8” Top Nozzles
  • (1) 2” Top Nozzle
• Discharge System:
  • 10” Center Bottom Outlet (CBO) with Pneumatic Butterfly Valve
• Motor & Drive System:
  • Motor: 150 HP Explosion-Proof Motor
  • Voltage: 460V
  • Gearbox: Falk Gearbox
• Dimensions:
  • Diameter: 6'6"
  • Length: 16'6"
• Condition: Used (Manufactured in 1984)

Applications:

This high-capacity industrial paddle mixer is ideal for efficient mixing, blending, and homogenization across various industries, including:

• Chemical Processing – Mixing powders, resins, and specialty chemicals
• Food & Beverage Industry – Dry powder blending, seasoning mixing, and ingredient processing
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceuticals – Homogeneous blending of active ingredients and excipients
• Metallurgy & Powder Processing – Mixing metal powders, ceramic compounds, and refractories
• Plastics & Polymer Compounding – Blending polymer resins, colorants, and additives
• Agriculture & Animal Feed Production – Mixing grain, feed, and supplements
• Construction Materials & Cement Mixing – Processing cement, adhesives, and mortar blends
• Waste Treatment & Recycling – Blending industrial waste, sludge, and recycling materials

What Products Would This Be Used For?

This industrial paddle mixer is suitable for processing:

• Chemical powders, pigments, and catalysts
• Pharmaceutical powder formulations
• Nutritional and food-grade powders
• Metal powders for additive manufacturing
• Polymer resins, plastic granules, and color masterbatches
• Animal feed and agricultural products
• Cement, mortar, and dry construction materials
• Industrial waste and recycling byproducts