Flex-Mix DarMix+
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The APV DarMix+ Series from ITT Flow Technologies is a compact, energy-efficient in-line mixer designed for hygienic mixing of butter, butter blends and other food, beverage and dairy products. It ensures consistent results across viscosities, with CIP compatibility and non product-contact bearings to reduce cleaning time, energy use and operating costs. The main use of the DarMix+ mixer is for blending of high viscosity liquids with low viscosity liquids. It can also be used to create light emulsions. Typical applications are: Low fat spreads, butter and margarine, Fruit puree and culture, colour and flavour blending in high viscous phases such as processed cheese.
Sanitary, High-Efficiency In-Line Mixer
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Sanitary Design:
Fully CIP/SIP compliant with EHEDG-certified hygienic construction for food-grade applications
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Compact Small Footprint:
Space-saving design allows easy integration into new or existing production lines
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Efficient Mixing Head:
Specially engineered rotor-stator system ensures optimal shear force and rapid mixing
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Modular Configuration:
Quick-release design enables easy inspection and cleaning without specialized tools
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Tool-free Maintenance:
Available in multiple sizes and configurations to match your process requirements
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Reduced Utility Usage:
Optimized for low power and water consumption, lowering your total cost of ownership
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Reliable Performance:
Robust stainless steel construction and high-quality components ensure long service life
Operational and Process Performance Benefits
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Compact and Efficient:
Small footprint with powerful mixing capabilities for streamlined installation and operation
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Adjustable Mixing Intensity:
Mixing speed (rpm) can be precisely controlled via frequency converter to match product and process needs
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Versatile Application Range:
Suitable for both high- and low-viscosity products, offering flexibility across a wide spectrum of formulations
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Homogeneous Mixing Results:
Engineered to ensure consistent, uniform blending with minimal variation
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Hygienic Design:
No product-contacting bearings for improved product integrity and sanitation
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CIP-Friendly:
Mixer is cleaned simultaneously with the pipeline, reducing downtime and manual intervention
How the APV DarMix+ Rotor-Stator Mixing System Works
The APV DarMix+ is an in-line mixer designed for continuous processing of a wide range of liquid and semi-solid products with a capacity range from 3000 – 6000 l/h. It is particularly effective for applications requiring the blending of high-viscosity materials and light emulsification.
The DarMix+ is a dynamic multistage rotor/stator mixer with multiple perforated stator rings and rotor wheels positioned between the rings. The rotors are equipped with pins and are mounted on a central shaft which rotates at high speed.
As the product is pumped through the mixer it flows axially through the stator ring holes. Simultaneously, the rotating pins of the rotor wheels generate tangential shear forces, which act on the product as it passes through each stage. This dual action of axial flow and tangential shear ensures intensive mixing, breaking down particles and droplets to achieve a fine, uniform dispersion or emulsion.
The mixer is not self-priming and does not provide any pumping action. Therefore, a feed pump is required to maintain a consistent flow of product through the system.
The mixing intensity is adjustable via a frequency converter, allowing precise control over rotor speed to match product characteristics and processing requirements.
Related Applications
Dairy & Fat-Based
- Butter and butter blends – for creating a smooth, homogeneous, lump-free product
- Margarine and spreads – emulsification and texture control
- Cream and cheese mixtures – blending and viscosity adjustment
Food Processing
- Sauces, dressings, and condiments – emulsification of oil and water phases
- Mayonnaise and emulsified products – stable, fine pre-emulsification emulsions