INOXPA CMC-ATEX System

The CMC mixing unit is a system designed for a fast dispersion of hydrocolloid products. 

The main application is to manufacture hydroalcoholic gels, which usually contain a significant amount of alcohol.

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), flours, carbopol, pectin, and guar or xanthan gum.

These additives are widely used in industry on account of their multiple properties: as thickeners, jellifying agents, stabilisers, complexing agents, etc.

The main ingredients of hydroalcoholic gels are:

• Alcohol (ethanol or isopropanol) 50-80%
• Water 0-40%
• Glycerin 0-20%
• Gelling agents (carbopol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, etc.) 0.5-5%

Design & Features

• AISI 316L stainless steel closed vertical unit.
• Vertical agitator with cowles propeller.
• Tank bottom high-shear mixer.
• Maximum and minimum level probe.
• Manhole for powder adding and inspection.
• CIP spray balls.
• Manual butterfly valves for discharge.
• A control panel for installation in a non-classified zone.

Materials

• Parts in contact with the product AISI 316L
• Other materials AISI 304L
• Gaskets in contact with the product EPDM

Option

• Product discharge pump.
• Skid-mounted discharge pump.
• Pump protection level.
• Jacketed and insulated tank.
• Anchor-type agitator or other agitation element according to client’s requirements.
• Y-filter at the pump outlet.
• A sampling valve in the tank body.
• Load cells.
• Other options on request based on customer-specific requirements.