High Shear Mixer - Tetra Pak Scanima Pilot Plant Mixer SPM-100 (Almix B200-100V)

The Tetra Pak Almix - Scanima Pilot Plant Mixer SPM-100 is a versatile vacuum processing system designed for pilot plants, product development and small-scale industrial production. It combines vacuum mixing, powder induction, high-shear homogenisation, heating, cooling and automated recipe control into one compact unit, making it ideal for producing a wide range of dairy, beverage and food products.The mixer is equipped with an integrated vacuum system that creates a controlled vacuum inside the vessel before and during processing. Operating under vacuum significantly improves powder incorporation by eliminating air, reducing foam formation and preventing oxidation. Powders such as milk powder, proteins, starches, sugar, cocoa, stabilisers and emulsifiers are drawn directly into the liquid through the integrated powder funnel, ensuring rapid wetting and lump-free dispersion while minimising dust emissions.

Thanks to its flexible process capabilities, the Tetra Pak Almix - Scanima Pilot Plant Mixer SPM-100 is suitable for manufacturing a wide variety of products, including processed cheese, cream cheese, dairy desserts, yoghurt, flavoured milk, protein beverages, sauces, dressings, soups, emulsions and other liquid or semi-solid food products. Its combination of vacuum technology, efficient powder incorporation, adjustable shear mixing and precise process control makes it an excellent solution for product development, pilot production and specialised food manufacturing. 

A key feature is the Turbo Mixer, incorporating an adjustable rotor-stator system capable of operating in both high-shear and low-shear modes. High-shear mixing provides intensive dispersion, emulsification and particle size reduction, while low-shear operation offers gentle product circulation for more delicate products. Variable-speed mixing and stirring, together with reversible agitator rotation, ensure excellent product homogeneity throughout the process.

The machine offers two independent heating methods. Direct steam injection enables rapid product heating for applications requiring fast temperature increase, while jacket heating provides gentle and uniform heating using steam or hot water. Following the heating phase, the product can be cooled through the vessel jacket using chilled water, allowing precise temperature control throughout the production cycle.

The Almix is fully controlled by a PLC-based automation system with an intuitive touchscreen interface. Operators can select either automatic or manual operation. Automatic mode executes complete production recipes, while manual mode provides independent control of all major functions, including mixer speed, vacuum level, heating, cooling and ingredient addition. The control system supports programmable recipes with multiple process steps, ensuring excellent repeatability and consistent product quality.

Real-time monitoring of product temperature, jacket temperature, vessel pressure, vacuum level and mixer speeds allows operators to maintain full control over the production process. Integrated trend recording, data logging and alarm management provide valuable production documentation and assist in troubleshooting.

Mixer motor with frequency converter, Danfoss: 22 kW - 400 V - 50 Hz - 41 A. Stirrer motor with frequency converter, Danfoss: 0,75 kW - 400 V - 50 Hz - 1,7 A. Vacuum pump motor: 1,5 kW - 400 V - 50 Hz - 3,2 A.

Connections:

• Electrical supply: 3x 400 V - 50 Hz - Max 100 A.
• Direct steam injection: 120 kg/h, max 4 bar.
• Indirect steam (jacket): 100 kg/h, max 4 bar.
• Service water: 150 kg/h, max 5 bar.
• Cooling water (jacket): 1.500 kg/h, max 5 bar.
• Compressed air: max 6 bar.

Vacuumpump is integrated inside the machine. Controls with PLC and Danfoss frequency converters. Several additional spare parts included.

Additional features:

The machine is a Scanima SPM-100 pilot mixer sold by Tetra Pak under the Almix name (TPS Mixer Almix B200-100V). This is also reflected in the manual. The PLC software still refers to a "Scanima Mixer", while the front page of the manual says "TPS Mixer Almix B200-100V". In other words: the machine is technically a Scanima SPM pilot mixer with Tetra Pak Almix branding.

Excluding:

• 2 open funnels for adding the powder (as mentioned on the manual/drawing).