In most business sectors, not least in manufacturing, there are companies both large and small. Often they meet different market needs from bespoke & niche brands to mass-market volume products.
Consequently, Greaves Mixers develop batch-mixing equipment to match the production requirements across this spectrum of needs.
Here are just 2 diverse examples from the alcoholic beverage sector, demonstrating how Greaves mixers can deliver practical, cost-effective solutions whatever your mixing needs.
Although the 2 examples are completely different in the needs presented by the customer, they have one key element in common – the solution delivered by Greaves is exactly what that customer needs!
As a result, they demonstrate how Greaves bring together the mix of product, application experience & collaboration to deliver the mixing solution that exactly meets the customer’s needs
1. Smart Batch Gin Mixing (Flavour blending):
The Greaves FDM-2 UCON IBC Batch Mixer allows controlled, accurate mixing directly in your IBC. ATEX certification assures safety in hazardous environments and with potentially flammable products.
Key features:
- Rapid mixing of 800L to 1000L batches – minimising production cycle time
- Stainless steel transportable IBCs – allow seamless movement of product both onsite and outside
- ATEX certified for flammable liquids – safe processing of volatile alcohols
- Safety interlocking & earthing – practical, built-in safety
- Up to 6000L per hour – rapid batch change maximises mixer utilisation
- High Hygiene – rapid clean-down between product changes
- Easy operation – minimal operator training
2. Irish Cream Liqueur (Immiscible liquids):
The Greaves GM-15 (20) High-Shear mixer facilitates flexible high volume production while ATEX certification delivers high levels of safety
Key Features:
- Fixed batch mixer – designed for high volume production
- 2000L to 10000L – flexible batch sizes to match demand
- High shear mixer – thorough mixing of immiscible components
- ATEX certified for flammable liquids – safety built-in
- Up to 20000L per hour – efficient processing
- High Hygiene – rapid clean-down between batches
- Easy operation – minimal operator training
Although they are at opposite ends of the production-mixer spectrum, these 2 examples of the types of equipment designed and built by Greaves to meet individual customer requirements demonstrate that at the heart of the Greaves approach is: