Z Arm Mixing
Z arm mixers have many and varied uses, and
Laska are probably, the largest manufacturer of this type of machine. Models start at 130 Litres bowl
capacity, and are offered with 250 litres,500litres, and 1000 litres in tiltable bowl format, and
greater sizes in static end discharge design. The advantages of Z- Arm mixing over other formats are
as follows- quicker inclusion of particulates into emulsions, greater kneading action than
paddles or ribbons, and easier discharge of heavy or sticky emulsions, particularly with the
tiltable bowl design. Z Arm mixers are used extensively by emulsion manufacturers, for blending
and folding in particulates, prior to filling, and the Kebab Industry, where the Z arm design
has proven to be by far the most effective way of creating the special emulsion dough required.
As with other mixers, various
optional extras can be incorporated in to the machines. These include Vacuum facility, for
de-aeration of mixes, for better slicing, and texture, water addition, CO2 or LN2 for cooling, and
conversely double jacket design for cooking , as well as direct steam injection. Programmers can
be fitted as neede for greater production control, and machines can be fed by lift and tip device
for standard bins, conveyors or other specialist lifting systems as required.