Water authorities in Australia have always encountered issues when mixing powder activated carbon with drinking water due to its hydrophobic nature, and this phenomenon is not just isolated to the water industry. For example, many other substances such as sulphur, fumed silica and so on also create difficulties for most sectors of industry as thorough mixing of specific powders is integral to their processes.
J S Melbourne Controls which is highly regarded by industry for providing innovative solutions to their problems (recently inaugurally inducted into The Manufacturing Hall of Fame), has again provided an efficient solution based on their Hydro Shear Mixer.
Managing Director John Melbourne said, "we were approached by several industries for a mixing device that provided complete and thorough mixing of hydrophobic materials. Preliminary research indicated that the basic principle of our Hydro Shear mixer could be applied. Through redevelopment we designed a Super Hydro Shear mixer, which we refined after much testing, and now offer what we believe to be the world's most effective method of mixing these kind of materials".
Melbourne is now developing a full range of the Super Hydro Shear mixers to suit water, food, pharmaceutical and industrial applications in 25, 38, 50, 75, 100 and 150mm sizes. 304 and 316 stainless steel industrial versions are also being added to the range.
In keeping with the philosophy behind the Melbourne product range, the new Super Hydro Shear mixers provide exceptional worker safety as all product being mixed is enclosed in pipe which means there are no toxic dust particles released into the air to contaminate worker's lungs. Back injuries are also minimised as the units eliminate lifting of heavy drums and packs because product can be drawn directly from their original containers.
With no moving parts, the new Super Hydro Shear mixers require virtually no maintenance and provide effective full bore operation.
For more information contact:- J S Melbourne Controls Pty Ltd
18 Melrich Road, Bayswater Vic 3153
Ph: (03) 9761 0811 Fax: (03) 9761 0911
Email: john@melbourneflow.com.au Web: www.melbourneflow.com.au

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