Gericke GCM continuous mixers enable elevated-temperature processing for chemical and food plants

Gericke USA offers high-temperature designs for its Gericke Continuous Mixer line to support industrial processes that require elevated-temperature blending. According to the company, the optional configuration uses a heat-resistant seal system and a decoupled motor arrangement to create a thermal barrier that keeps heat inside the mixing chamber while maintaining safe external temperatures.

The mixers are engineered to perform chemical reactions, melt ingredients, and disperse multi-component formulations under controlled thermal conditions. Internal temperatures reach up to 266 degrees Fahrenheit, or higher when specified. The design aims to maintain energy efficiency while supporting continuous round-the-clock operation.

The GCM mixers automatically combine multiple liquid and dry inputs at throughputs of as much as 150,000 liters per hour or 100 tons per hour of dry material. Gericke says the system provides consistent homogeneity and reduces manual handling compared with batch processes.

Manufacturers may test the elevated-temperature capabilities in the company’s process laboratory. The high-heat configurations are available with application-specific customization.

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