USED BUHLER INC. 2GU41100

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Bühler manufactures industrial processing equipment used for mixing, dispersing, grinding and related production applications. Vacuum mixer and process kettle systems are commonly used where controlled blending, deaeration, heating, cooling and high-speed dispersion are required for liquid, viscous and formulated products.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Used Bühler 1,500-liter / 400-gallon stainless steel jacketed vacuum mixer and process kettle, Serial #26695, National Board #25516, built 1995. The vessel is rated for full vacuum and 3 PSI at 250°F, with the jacket rated for 50 PSI at 250°F. Internal dimensions are approximately 51" diameter x 66" straight side with a 12" cone bottom and 10" dished top. The mixing system includes scrape agitation powered by a hydraulic motor and a 12" high-speed disperser blade with approximately 19" of vertical depth adjustment using a hydraulic lift system. The electric motor for the high-speed disperser is missing. The system includes a control panel and Reliance Electric GP2000 VS Drive, Model 2GU41100, a variable-speed constant-torque AC controller designed for a 100 HP motor. Top connections include three 2" flanged fittings, one 1" flanged fitting, one 4" flanged fitting, one 8" flanged fitting and a 3" sight glass. Bottom discharge is through a 3" flanged center outlet connected to a ball valve, and the jacket has 2" flanged connections. The vessel was previously mezzanine mounted and includes three stainless steel mounting lugs. Approximate overall dimensions are 160" high x 54" wide. Equipment is reported in good condition. Possible applications include vacuum mixing, blending, dispersing, heating and cooling of compatible coatings, adhesives, inks, chemicals, cosmetics, personal-care products and other viscous or liquid process materials.
SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Bühler

Equipment Type: Jacketed vacuum mixer / process kettle

Serial Number: 26695

National Board Number: 25516

Year: 1995

Total Capacity: Approximately 1,500 liters / 400 gallons

Construction: Stainless steel

Vessel Pressure Rating: Full vacuum / 3 PSI at 250°F

Jacket Rating: 50 PSI at 250°F

Inside Diameter: Approximately 51"

Straight Side: Approximately 66"

Cone Bottom: Approximately 12"

Dished Top: Approximately 10"

Agitation Type: Scrape agitator

Scrape Agitator Drive: Hydraulic motor

High-Speed Disperser Blade: Approximately 12"

Disperser Vertical Adjustment: Approximately 19"

Disperser Lift: Hydraulic

Disperser Motor: Missing

Included Drive: Reliance Electric GP2000 VS Drive

Drive Model: 2GU41100

Drive Type: Variable-speed constant-torque AC controller

Drive Motor Rating: Designed for 100 HP motor

Top Connections: (3) 2" flanged

Additional Top Connections: (1) 1", (1) 4" and (1) 8" flanged

Sight Glass: 3"

Bottom Discharge: 3" flanged center discharge

Discharge Valve: Ball valve

Jacket Connections: 2" flanged

Mounting: Previously mezzanine mounted

Mounting Lugs: (3) stainless steel

Approximate Overall Height: 160"

Approximate Overall Width: 54"

Condition: Good

APPLICATIONS

Vacuum mixing

Vacuum blending

High-speed dispersion

Low-shear scrape mixing

Heating and cooling

Deaeration under vacuum

Coatings manufacturing

Adhesive production

Ink processing

Chemical blending

Cosmetic manufacturing

Personal-care product processing

Paint and pigment dispersion

Resin blending

Emulsion processing

Viscous liquid mixing

Batch process mixing

Formulation and compounding

SUITABLE PRODUCTS / MATERIALS
Depending on viscosity, formulation and process requirements, this equipment may be suitable for products such as:

Paints

Coatings

Adhesives

Sealants

Printing inks

Pigment dispersions

Resins

Polymer blends

Chemical formulations

Specialty chemicals

Cosmetics

Lotions

Creams

Gels

Personal-care products

Emulsions

Slurries

Pastes

Viscous liquids

Liquid concentrates

Other compatible liquid or semi-viscous formulations

FAQ

WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF THIS BÜHLER VACUUM MIXER?
The vessel has an approximate total capacity of 1,500 liters, equivalent to approximately 400 gallons.

CAN THE VESSEL OPERATE UNDER FULL VACUUM?
Yes. The vessel is rated for full vacuum and 3 PSI at 250°F.

IS THE VESSEL JACKETED?
Yes. The jacket is rated for 50 PSI at 250°F and can be used for compatible heating or cooling processes.

WHAT TYPE OF AGITATION DOES THE MIXER HAVE?
The system includes scrape agitation driven by a hydraulic motor along with a separate high-speed disperser.

WHAT SIZE IS THE HIGH-SPEED DISPERSER?
The disperser uses an approximately 12" diameter blade.

CAN THE DISPERSER HEIGHT BE ADJUSTED?
Yes. The disperser has approximately 19" of vertical adjustment using a hydraulic lift system.

IS THE DISPERSER MOTOR INCLUDED?
No. The electric motor for the high-speed disperser is missing.

DOES THE SYSTEM INCLUDE A VARIABLE-SPEED DRIVE?
Yes. A Reliance Electric GP2000 VS Drive, Model 2GU41100, is included. The drive is designed for a 100 HP motor.

WHAT IS THE BOTTOM DISCHARGE SIZE?
The vessel has a 3" flanged center discharge connected to a ball valve.

CAN THIS MIXER BE USED FOR COATINGS AND ADHESIVES?
Yes. Possible applications include compatible coatings, adhesives, inks, chemicals and other viscous or liquid formulations requiring mixing, dispersion, heating, cooling or vacuum processing.

CAN AARON EQUIPMENT HELP DETERMINE WHAT MOTOR IS NEEDED FOR THE DISPERSER?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can help review the included drive, disperser assembly and process requirements to assist in determining an appropriate replacement motor specification.

CAN AARON EQUIPMENT HELP DETERMINE IF THIS MIXER WILL WORK FOR MY PRODUCT?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can help review your product viscosity, batch size, mixing requirements, heating or cooling needs and vacuum requirements to determine whether this Bühler mixer may be suitable for your application.

CAN AARON EQUIPMENT ARRANGE SHIPPING?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with freight, loading and shipping coordination for domestic or international destinations. Contact Aaron Equipment with your delivery location for shipping assistance.