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GLASS BATCH PREPARATION
Glass batch preparation
TEKA

mixing technology,

proven worldwide for

over 50 years

Mixers are an essential part of glass production and being able to

supply these mixers that not only feature simplicity, ruggedness and

exceptional service life, but also provide additional mixer possibilities is

what TEKA – the company in this article – does each and every day.

stablished in 1961, TEKA PAN MIXERS – THZ t 4VJUBCMF GPS B XJEF SBOHF PG
Maschinenbau GmbH is The internationally famous glass mixing applications
Eone of the leading manufac- TEKA pan mixer THZ is a TEKA t 0VUTUBOEJOH IPNPHFOJUZ QFS-
turers of high-performance mix- ‘classic’ and the mixer of choice formance
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industry. TEKA has over hun- diverse applications and highest t 1FSGFDU GPS SFUSPmUUJOH UIBOLT
dreds of glass batch mixers suc- demands for the production of to compact size
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with the most reputable glass Thousands of TEKA turbine simplifies maintenance
manufacturing companies. pan-type mixers, many with option-
al equipment, have been shipped MAIN FEATURES AND USES
CONTINUOUS to building materials customers TEKA turbine pan-type mixers
IMPROVEMENT around the world since 1961. The THZ are for batching operations
AND DEVELOPMENT THZ combines the advantages of and are available in sizes from
TEKA’s aim is to tackle mar- simplicity, mixing efficiency, rug- 250 to 7500 liter filling capacities.
ket challenges by continuously gedness and exceptional service The mixing pan floor and
improving its products – each life. That translates into excellent the outer walls are protected by
and every day, all around the value. Continuous enhancement exchangeable wear liners. The
world. The company defines itself has made the THZ a fully mature spring-loaded mixing arms are
as a one-stop shop for every- machine, ideally suited for a wide mounted in the rotor head and
thing ranging from consulting range of glass mixing tasks. are adjustable to compensate
and mixer design to commis- The THZ comes in different for wear. This, plus the various
sioning by highly trained install- sizes with filling capacities rang- angles-of-attack of the paddles
ers. This work is then followed ing from 250 to 6,000 liters; all enhance the mix-effect, reduce
up by TEKA’s after-sales service sizes can be outfitted with differ- wear and protect the drive from
and inventory policies that keep ent wear-resistant liners, acces- shock.
plants running without break- sory items, skip hoist systems and Central lubrication for the
downs or interruptions. high-pressure cleaning systems. mixing arm bushings is avail-

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