Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 33 2021 | Page 12

The Right Mix

Developing a liquid mixing process requires specialist expertise , whether manual or automatic in operation . Factors such as solids suspension , distribution and shear sensitivity determine the type of agitation , blending , or mixing required . Positioning of the mixer , access , temperature control and CIP requirements must be considered , along with risk assessments at the design stage to ensure compliance with directives such as PED or ATEX , and appropriate CE markings or Notified Body approvals .
Axium Process specialises in all aspects of liquid processing , including the
12 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk development and design of hygienic mixing vessels and processing skids , from a simple blending skid up to a fullscale automatic PLC controlled mixing system . In-house operations include welding , fabrication , mechanical and electro-polishing , with quality control at all stages in compliance with EHEDG and ASME BPE guidelines .
Operating in industries where qualification , traceability and full documentation is paramount , Axium provides full traceability dossiers which can include materials certification , borescope direct view and video record , welder qualifications , weld maps , logs , dye penetrant , pressure testing , ferroxyl testing , TSE certification and Approvals .
As a leading UK based Hygienic Engineering company , Axium Process specialises in hygienic process systems and precision fabrications , offering a complete engineering service that encompasses Stainless Steel , Hastelloy , and Aluminium alloys . The company ’ s reputation for delivering innovative solutions has been built on , responsiveness , reliability , and engineering excellence .
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