Things to Consider in Feed Mixer Specifications
In the process of cattle-feeding manufacture, mixing is the most important operation. The different ingredients are blended into the appropriate ratios and then distributed thoroughly. Mixing is purposed for getting the homogenous mix, then it is processed into the desired shapes, whether it is packaged or delivered. If it is not well mixed, the quality of the nutritional ingredients can not be covered.
Each feed mixer specification can affect the performance of the mixing actions: new or old ones, the well-adjusted part, the cleanliness, and the design. Moreover, the types of the ingredients also contribute, like the size and forms, the density, the order of the ingredient addition. Both feed mixer specifications and the ingredients have cooperating parts in mixing completely and efficiently.
Many kinds of feed mixer specifications may affect the process of mixing the feed manufacture. Two types of mixers of the feed mixer, which are horizontal and vertical, have their more and less in operating. Let us show you briefly what to consider before the mixing action.
Power and Performance
You should check the power requirement of the feed mixer and make sure it fits your tractor. If they match properly, the feed mixing can be done efficiently without wasting too much power.
Due to the action to go through and the type of material to proceed with, the feed mixer should be made from tough material. The wall and the blades made of stainless steel will not easily erode. The location of the mixing process, like walls and floors, should also be strong enough to resist the regular beating in the mixing bowl of the feed mixer.
The Physical Operation
The horizontal mixer is a horizontal tub with the mixing elements. The blades move the material from one end of the mixer to the other, tumbling it as it goes. It can include about 8% of liquids to blend into a dry mix. At a time, this horizontal type can blend 2-3 mixes.
The vertical mixer is suitable for small-scale manufacturing operations. To require a homogenous mix, it needs about five times mixing than the horizontal ones. Since its tall construction, it may not fit into the building.
The stationary feed mixer and the trailed feed mixer from Jummos complete many feed mixer specifications, from a small-scale operation to the larger ones. The specification ranges from a 5 kg mixing capacity to 14.400 kg.
Types of Blender
There are two types of blender used in feed manufacture; they are ribbon type and paddle type. The ribbon works by pushing or pulling the materials thoroughly in the mixer. The paddle works by lifting and folding the ingredients.
The ribbon design seems more effective in blending the materials; it can cover the entire part. The paddle design may get stuck in some spots since its limited movement.
Liquids Distribution
Horizontal is better than vertical for mixing ingredients. Yet, since the construction is complex, a horizontal feed mixer is difficult to clean completely. Some kinds of ingredients may stick to the blades, and they accumulate. The sticky ingredients like oils, fats, molasses are needed to blend into the dusty raw materials. These high moisture materials are potential for any bacteria to grow. To get it cleaner, you can use scrapers.
While for vertical feed mixers, liquids can not be completely processed in the mixture due to the slow running action. It tends to shape some balls coated with particle ingredients instead of producing a homogenous mix. However, this kind of feed mixer specification can be loaded manually and easily. These low-cost capital machines are still used for blending materials without liquids.
Related Design and Technology for Feed Mixer Specification
The horizontal feed mixer has more sophisticated construction, making it more efficient. A vertical feed mixer is only suited to small-scale operations, especially small livestock mills. Consequently, the price goes along with the related construction technology. Horizontal is more expensive than vertical.
Jummos provides the latest technology in feed machine manufacturing at an affordable price. You can choose the single auger or the multiple augers for fulfilling the feed mixer specification you need. There are also choices for the location, the stationary feed mixer or the trailed feed mixer. Each of them can be customized since we know that every husbandry has its necessity.