Apparatus and method for mixing components
AssigneeConopco, Inc.
InventorsErik Esveld, Remco Hamoen, Hans Hoogland
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Abstract
In an apparatus for mixing components in a mixing chamber, those parts of the mixing chamber which will come into contact with the components are defined by a foil material which can be renewed between two successive mixing/processing operations. The mixing chamber may be defined between two co-operating mould parts. The mixing/processing chamber also may be defined by the foil material itself. In a method for mixing components in a mixing chamber such a foil material is renewed between two successive mixing operations. Further there is provided a pre-shaped elongate web of foil material for use in an apparatus.
Claims11
Apparatus for mixing components for the preparation of products, such as for example foodstuffs, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, comprising a mixing chamber which is provided with an inlet for the components and an outlet for the product, and mixing means for mixing the components after introduction thereof into the mixing chamber, characterized in that those parts of the apparatus which will come into contact with the components are defined by a foil material which can be renewed between two successive mixing operations such as to be able to start a mixing operation with an uncontaminated apparatus.
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Method for mixing components for the preparation of products, such as for example foodstuffs, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in an apparatus, wherein the components are introduced into a mixing chamber which is provided with an inlet for the components and an outlet for the product, whereafter mixing means provide for a mixing of the components in the mixing chamber, characterized in that those parts of the apparatus which will come into contact with the components are defined by a foil material, wherein between two successive mixing operations the foil material is renewed such as to be able to start a following mixing operation with an uncontaminated apparatus.
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