Q&A: What are the pros and cons of a continuous mixer?
What are the pros and cons of a continuous mixer?
Advantages
- Compact design for the same capacity compared to a batch mixer,
- Cheaper than a batch mixer due to the smaller installation size.
Disadvantages
- Constant product supply required,
- Changing or adjusting a recipe briefly causes a deviation,
- Process not easy to interrupt,
- Often expensive and complex weighing and dosing systems are required.