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Skako Probe raises SCC mix precision

Published Monday, February 01, 2010

Suited for new plant mixers or retrofits on existing countercurrent or pan models, the Visco Probe uses the latest material flow technology to augment self consolidating mix quality control. SCC mix consistency is calculated and adjusted based on probe-measured relative values for two basic mixing parameters: internal forces of mixing that are key to workability and flowability. In lieu of using mixer motor power measurements, Visco Probe combines a cast steel ball, accompanying the mixer paddles' path, and force sensors with strain gauge to relay mix characteristics readings by wireless signals to a receiver/automatic process controller. The controller ...

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