Rotary Drum Mixer Optimized for Fragile Seed Processing

Lindor has engineered and installed a new 200-liter rotary drum mixer specifically configured for efficient, gentle seed processing.

With our proven gentle touch mixing principle at its core, this machine has been customized with several unique features to support precise handling, reliable batch coordination, and seamless integration within the client’s processing line in the Netherlands.

Elevated, Fixed-Foot Design for Improved Line Integration

One of the key structural adaptations is the mixer’s elevated frame. Instead of Lindor’s standard wheel-mounted configuration, this mixer is built on fixed feet and positioned higher than usual.

This design ensures:

• Perfect alignment with infeed and discharge points
• Greater stability during operation
• Improved accessibility around and underneath the machine

The raised, fixed-foot structure supports hygienic operation and efficient line layout, making it especially suitable for delicate products such as vegetable and agricultural seeds.

Custom Inlet for Controlled Seed Feeding

Seed handling requires precise control to avoid dust formation, spillage, or unnecessary impact on the product. To address this, the mixer features a custom-engineered inlet that fits directly and cleanly with upstream filling systems.

This bespoke inlet ensures:

• Smooth, consistent seed transfer into the drum
• Reduced mechanical stress on the product
• Optimized hygiene and containment

The result is a controlled and predictable feeding process tailored to the flow characteristics of seeds.

Automated Start Timer for Smarter Batch Coordination

To support efficient processing, the machine is equipped with an automated start timer, a customized feature that allows pre-set batch start times. This functionality helps operators synchronize mixing cycles with other production steps, reducing downtime and improving workflow rhythm.

With automated start capability, the mixer can:

• Begin cycles at scheduled intervals
• Support continuous or semi-continuous operation
• Enhance planning accuracy and operator convenience

This feature provides greater flexibility for production teams managing multiple parallel processes.

Enhanced Control Cabinet with Additional Monitoring Clamps

The mixer’s control system has also been upgraded. Extra clamps have been added to the control cabinet, allowing for better integration of supplementary monitoring and automation components.

This improvement supports:

• Expanded data collection from the mixer
• Closer tracking of performance parameters
• Easier interface with plant-wide control systems

The enhanced cabinet layout gives operators greater visibility of key process indicators and allows for future instrumentation upgrades.

A Purpose-Built Mixer for Gentle Seed Handling

This new 200-litre rotary drum mixer demonstrates how Lindor’s gentle-touch technology can be adapted to meet the specific needs of our clients. With its elevated frame, custom inlet, smart batch-timing functionality, and upgraded control system, the mixer provides a robust, carefully engineered solution for maintaining seed integrity while achieving consistent, high-quality batch results.

Designed with both precision and practicality in mind, this machine offers an advanced, reliable mixing step for processors handling sensitive, high-value seed products.

If you are processing products with similar characteristics and are experiencing process challenges, contact us today to learn if Lindor machinery can be the solution you are looking for.