Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer
Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer
The Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer (HPM) is a hygienic inline powder to liquid mixer designed for fast, consistent dispersion of powders into liquids. This patented Alfa Laval mixer combines pumping and powder dissolving technologies to deliver homogeneous blends with high productivity, reduced energy use, and lower total cost of ownership. Available in both S15 stationary and M15 mobile units, the Hybrid Powder Mixer is widely used in the dairy, beverage, and processed food industries for powder-liquid mixing applications.
Models
- S15 Stationary Unit
- M15 Mobile Unit
Related Industries:
Processed Foods, High-Acid Foods, Beverages, Brewery, Home & Personal Care, Chemical
- Innovative Inline Powder-Liquid Mixing – patented single motor system disperses solids into liquids while pumping up to 5 bar.
- High-Shear Powder Mixer – pre-blends powder and liquid, ensuring faster dissolution for powder beverages processing.
- Energy-Efficient Operation – reduces CO2 emissions and operating costs, using up to 4x less energy than comparable mixers.
- Hygienic Design – ideal for beverage powder manufacture, dairy processing and food blending applications.
- Dual-Stage Pump System – supports applications such as recombined milk with 50% dry matter, thickeners, emulsifiers and stabilizers.
The Hybrid Powder Mixer uses a dual-stage pump design (rotor-stator + impeller) to blend powders and liquids effectively. Powder is drawn via a funnel injector system into the circulating liquid, ensuring even distribution.
Stage 1: Powder injection and rotor-stator mixing for uniform dissolution.
Stage 2: Impeller recirculates mixture while maintaining dynamic suction.
This powder mixers pump system not only handles mixing but also doubles as a blending pump and can integrate into CIP systems with the Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer.
Why Choose the Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer?
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Fast, consistent mixing of powders into liquids
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Lower total cost of ownership with fewer motors and less maintenance
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Hygienic design for food, beverage, and chemical industries
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Energy-efficient powder to liquid mixing for sustainable operations
FAQs
Q: What is a powder-liquid mixer?
A powder-liquid mixer is equipment designed to blend dry powders into liquid streams to create a homogeneous mixture for food, beverage, and chemical production.
Q: What makes the Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer unique?
It is the only inline mixer that uses a single motor for both mixing and pumping, making it more energy-efficient than traditional systems.
Hybrid Powder Mixer Applications
Applications include powder and liquid mixing for beverages, dairy, chemical and home & personal care products. Capable of dry powder liquid mixing, precise incorporation of emulsifiers and handling high-viscosity blends.
Working Principle
The patented unit disperses powders into liquids and pumps the solution at outlet pressures of up to ~72.5 psi (5 barg) using a single motor. Its dual-stage pump and injector system ensure high productivity and uniform mixing.
Dimensional Data
| S15 | M15 | |
| Length | 51.18 | 52.76 |
| Width | 22.83 | 32.52 |
| Height | 43.90 | 44.45 |
| Weight (lb) | 507 | 617 |
| Max Table Load (lb) | No table | 661 |
Materials
| Product Wetted Steel Parts | 316L and Duplex steel |
| Other Steel Parts | 304 |
| Product Wetted Seals | EPDM, PTFE |
| Other O-rings | EPDM |
Technical Data
| Design Specifications | Finish | Semi-bright |
| Internal Surface Roughness | <32 Ra | |
| Shaft Seal | Single mechanical silicon carbide/silicon carbide, flushed | |
| Flush Tank | ? 0.25 Gal (1 ltr) (including sight glass) | |
| Connections | Liquid Inlet (in) | 2 Tri-Clamp® |
| Liquid Outlet (in) | 1½ Tri-Clamp | |
| Motor | Motor | Standard-C Face/Foot Mounted NEMA 2 poles = 3,600 RPM at 60 Hz |
| Motor Enclosure | TEFC wash down | |
| Frequency Drive* | Type | Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrive FC 300 series |
| Power Rating | 25 hp (normal overload 110%/60 s) | |
| Input Voltage (VAC) | 380 – 480 (US) 525 – 600 (Canada) |
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| Mains Option | Local mains disconnect | |
| Display | Graphical local control panel | |
| Temperature | Temperature Range | 14 ºF – 203 ºF |
| Pressure (psi) | Recommended inlet pressure | 0.0 – 2.9 |
| Recommended back pressure (min) | 14.5 |
* The S-15 does not include a frequency drive.
Pump Curve
Instruction Manual – Hybrid Powder Mixer
PD Sheet – Hybrid Powder Mixer M15 – EN (414.38 kb)
Optimize Your Production with Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer. Download the instruction manual or PD sheet for full technical details. Contact us today to discuss your powder beverage mixing equipment needs and find the right inline powder mixer for your process.