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In the process of feed production, horizontal feed mixers are widely used for mixing and blending various feeds. However, many manufacturers often encounter a problem when using horizontal mixers: uneven mixer discharge. This problem not only affects production efficiency, but may also cause fluctuations in feed quality, which in turn affects the health and growth of animals. In order to solve this problem, this article will explore the reasons for uneven discharge of horizontal feed mixers and how to improve it through operational details.

1. Analysis of causes of uneven discharge

1.1 Insufficient mixing time

The working time of the feed mixer directly affects the uniformity of mixing. If the mixing time is too short, the raw materials may not have enough time to mix, resulting in some raw materials not being fully mixed and evenly mixed, which in turn leads to uneven discharge. On the contrary, if the mixing time is too long, some raw materials may be over-mixed, resulting in caking or segregation, which affects the uniformity of the discharge.

1.2 Uneven raw materials

The particle size, density, humidity and other factors of the raw materials themselves have an important influence on the mixing effect. If the physical properties of different raw materials are quite different, such as large differences in particle size, uneven humidity, different oil content, etc., it is easy to cause the raw materials to be unable to be mixed evenly during the mixing process, and finally lead to uneven discharge. Therefore, ensuring the uniformity of the raw materials is the key to avoiding uneven discharge.

1.3 Unstable operation of the mixer

The operating stability of the horizontal feed mixer is directly related to the mixing effect. If the machine has problems such as excessive vibration, unstable speed or mechanical failure during operation, it will affect the mixing effect. Mechanical vibration may not only cause uneven mixing, but also affect the flow rate of the discharge port, resulting in uneven discharge. Therefore, it is very necessary to regularly check the operating status of the mixer to ensure its stability.

1.4 Blockage or damage of the discharge port

Blockage or damage of the discharge port is a common problem that leads to uneven discharge. If the discharge port is blocked, the fluidity of the raw materials will be restricted, resulting in the inability of the raw materials in the mixer to be discharged smoothly. Damage to the discharge port may lead to irregular discharge, resulting in inconsistent discharge volume in different time periods, resulting in uneven discharge. Therefore, regularly checking the condition of the discharge port to ensure that it is unobstructed is an important measure to ensure uniform discharge.

1.5 Material accumulation in the mixer

In some cases, the material in the mixer may accumulate, especially when the material is viscous or the humidity is high. Material accumulation will lead to insufficient mixing and even dead zones, causing some materials to fail to be fully mixed, resulting in uneven discharge. Therefore, it is very important to regularly clean up the material accumulation in the mixer to avoid the material from being stranded in the mixer for a long time.

2. Operational details to solve the uneven discharge of horizontal feed mixers

2.1 Control the mixing time

Reasonable mixing time is the key to ensuring the mixing effect. Production personnel should formulate appropriate mixing time according to the characteristics of different raw materials. For some raw materials with larger particles, the mixing time can be appropriately extended; for some raw materials with smaller particles and better fluidity, the mixing time can be appropriately shortened. By adjusting the mixing time, the problem of over-mixing or under-mixing can be avoided, thereby improving the uniformity of discharge.

2.2 Maintaining the uniformity of raw materials

In order to ensure the uniformity of feed mixing, the raw materials should be pretreated before entering the mixer. Production companies can use grading/sieving equipment to screen the raw materials, remove unqualified particles, and ensure that the particle size of the raw materials is uniform. In addition, factors such as the humidity and oil content of the raw materials also need to be controlled within a certain range to avoid uneven mixing of the raw materials due to excessive humidity or excessive oil.

2.3 Regularly check the operating status of the mixer

In order to ensure the stable operation of the horizontal feed mixer, it is very important to regularly check the operating status of the machine. Production personnel should regularly check the wear of key components such as motors, mixing blades, bearings, etc., and replace damaged components in time to ensure the normal operation of the machine. In addition, attention should also be paid to the speed and vibration of the mixer to avoid uneven mixing due to unstable speed or excessive vibration.

2.4 Clean the discharge port

Regularly cleaning the discharge port of the mixer is an important step to prevent uneven discharge. Production personnel should regularly check whether the discharge port is blocked or damaged, clean up the accumulated material or replace the damaged components in time to ensure that the discharge port is unobstructed. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the size and position of the discharge port are reasonably designed to achieve uniform and smooth discharge.

2.5 Avoid material accumulation

To avoid material accumulation in the mixer, production personnel should regularly check the inside of the machine to ensure good material flowability. If material accumulation is found, it should be cleaned up immediately to avoid long-term retention in the mixer. In addition, the mixing speed and material addition method can be appropriately adjusted during the production process to avoid accumulation during the mixing process.

Uneven discharge of horizontal feed mixers is a common production problem, but this problem can be effectively improved through reasonable design, operation and maintenance. Measures such as optimizing the design of the mixer, controlling the mixing time, maintaining the uniformity of raw materials, regularly checking the machine status, cleaning the discharge port and avoiding material accumulation can effectively improve the uniformity of the mixer's discharge, improve production efficiency and feed quality. Therefore, production companies should pay attention to these details in daily operations to ensure that the mixer can perform at its best and provide better protection for feed production.

Uneven discharge of horizontal feed mixers is a common production problem, but this problem can be effectively improved through reasonable design, operation and maintenance, improving the uniformity of the mixer's discharge, and improving production efficiency and feed quality. Therefore, production companies should pay attention to these details in daily operations to ensure that the mixer can perform at its best and provide better protection for feed production.

As a horizontal feed mixer enterprise, we are well aware of the impact of uneven discharge on production efficiency and feed quality. Therefore, we continue to optimize the design, improve the layout of the mixing blades and the structure of the discharge port, and strengthen the control of raw material uniformity. In addition, we also provide professional operation guidance and regular maintenance services to help customers solve various problems in production, ensure the efficient operation of the mixer, and improve the overall level of feed production.

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