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Page 1: Littleford Day Inc. Where Processing Ideas become Reality. Where Processing Ideas become Reality

Littleford Day Inc.Littleford Day Inc. Where Processing Ideas become Reality.Where Processing Ideas become Reality.

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Processing FoodProcessing Food with Littleford FKM Unitswith Littleford FKM Units

Littleford Day Inc.Littleford Day Inc. Where Processing Ideas Become Reality.Where Processing Ideas Become Reality.

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Littleford Equipment for the Food Industry.Littleford Equipment for the Food Industry. Presentation IndexPresentation Index

Page Contents Page Contents 4 The “Fluidized-Bed” Concept for Mixing and Drying.4 The “Fluidized-Bed” Concept for Mixing and Drying. 5 Chopper action on food dispersion process.5 Chopper action on food dispersion process. 6 Manufacturing Options.6 Manufacturing Options. 7 How do we build them.7 How do we build them. 8 Our Regular Sizes. FM/FKM Series.8 Our Regular Sizes. FM/FKM Series. 9 The Littleford Advantages.9 The Littleford Advantages. 10 Drying in the Littleford10 Drying in the Littleford 11 The Chopper advantages when drying.11 The Chopper advantages when drying. 12 Granulating with the Littleford.12 Granulating with the Littleford. 13 Lecithinization of Food Powders.13 Lecithinization of Food Powders. 14 Spices and Flavoring Operations.14 Spices and Flavoring Operations. 15 Powdered Drinks Process.15 Powdered Drinks Process. 16 Bakery Mixes in the Littleford.16 Bakery Mixes in the Littleford. 17 Gelatin Desserts and the FM/FKM Series.17 Gelatin Desserts and the FM/FKM Series. 18 Cocoa Processing.18 Cocoa Processing. 19 & 20 Disolvation. Steam Stripping & Solvent Removal19 & 20 Disolvation. Steam Stripping & Solvent Removal 2121 Sterilization and Inoculation of Growing Media. Sterilization and Inoculation of Growing Media. 22 Chocolate Paste Mixing & Cream Centers22 Chocolate Paste Mixing & Cream Centers 23 23 Chocolate Flavored Compound Coatings & Cold Milk Additives. Tabbleted Candies.Chocolate Flavored Compound Coatings & Cold Milk Additives. Tabbleted Candies.

2424 Rental Programs. Rental Programs. 25 Service and Spare Parts.25 Service and Spare Parts. 26 Technical Center: Our Lab. Facilities. Testing & Optimizing Products.26 Technical Center: Our Lab. Facilities. Testing & Optimizing Products.

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The “Fluidized Bed” Operation for Mixing & Drying:The “Fluidized Bed” Operation for Mixing & Drying:

Mixing elements areMixing elements aredesigned to force thedesigned to force theproduct into appro-product into appro-priate components ofpriate components ofaxial & radial motionaxial & radial motion..

The unique mixing actionThe unique mixing actionof the FKM series mixersof the FKM series mixersis accomplished by ais accomplished by ahorizontal shaft which horizontal shaft which revolves at a high rate of revolves at a high rate of speed rapidly projecting andspeed rapidly projecting andhurling the mix materials awayhurling the mix materials awayfrom the vessel wall intofrom the vessel wall intofree space, filling thefree space, filling theentire vessel. The mixingentire vessel. The mixingaction causes the materials action causes the materials to crisscross in the directionto crisscross in the directionof the vessel walls andof the vessel walls andinversely back again, inversely back again, providing a high volume rateproviding a high volume rateof material transfer. The of material transfer. The mechanically fluidized bedmechanically fluidized bedof particles is the basis ofof particles is the basis ofit´s mixing efficiency and it´s mixing efficiency and accuracy, including mixturesaccuracy, including mixtureswith diverse specific gravitieswith diverse specific gravitiesas well as other problems suchas well as other problems suchas liquid incorporation andas liquid incorporation and heat transfer.heat transfer.

High-Speed Blending Choppers enhance mixingHigh-Speed Blending Choppers enhance mixingaction by controlling particle size and trace action by controlling particle size and trace ingredient dispersion, usually without the needingredient dispersion, usually without the needfor additional process steps.for additional process steps.

The unique action created by the movement ofThe unique action created by the movement ofthe mixing elements produce intense butthe mixing elements produce intense butgentle intermingling of the materials of thegentle intermingling of the materials of themix in a mechanically fluidized bed.mix in a mechanically fluidized bed.

Liquid dispersion is done by sprayingLiquid dispersion is done by sprayingliquids against fluidized powder, byliquids against fluidized powder, byTop and / or Bottom Mounted Nozzles.Top and / or Bottom Mounted Nozzles.

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Superb Liquids Dispersion into Powders, through high speed ChoppersSuperb Liquids Dispersion into Powders, through high speed Choppers

Chopper Action, sending fluidized particles upward, againstChopper Action, sending fluidized particles upward, against sprayed liquids flowing in the opposite direction.sprayed liquids flowing in the opposite direction.

(Showing Top Injection Type. Bottom Liquids Injection also available)(Showing Top Injection Type. Bottom Liquids Injection also available)

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Material: C.Steel, 304 S.S., 316 SS., Special.Material: C.Steel, 304 S.S., 316 SS., Special. Interior: Std. #120 Grit or higher.Interior: Std. #120 Grit or higher.

Electric's: H.P., TEFC,Expl.Proof.Electric's: H.P., TEFC,Expl.Proof.

Drive Type.Drive Type.Sanitary or Welded DesignSanitary or Welded DesignRPM´s: 1 or 2 Speeds,RPM´s: 1 or 2 Speeds,Variable Speed.Variable Speed.Hydraulic Coupling.Hydraulic Coupling.

Choppers: H.P., TEFC, Expl.ProofChoppers: H.P., TEFC, Expl.Proof Blade TypesBlade Types

Vessel Construction:Vessel Construction:Atmospheric Std.,Atmospheric Std.,Vacuum Rated,Vacuum Rated,Pressure Rated, Pressure Rated, Sanitary Construction. Sanitary Construction. FDA Ratings.FDA Ratings.

Seals: Std. Packing, Seals: Std. Packing, Positive PressurePositive Pressure Mechanical.Mechanical.

Feeding PortsFeeding Ports

Liquid Injection: Tower, Manifold.Liquid Injection: Tower, Manifold.Top and / or Bottom Mountings.Top and / or Bottom Mountings.

Discharge Valve :Discharge Valve :Manual,Pneumatic.Manual,Pneumatic.Ball type, Butterfly,Ball type, Butterfly,Spherical & SlideSpherical & SlideOptions.Options.

Vacuum System:Vacuum System:Stack (s)Stack (s)Pulse Back Filter (s)Pulse Back Filter (s)Condenser, Receivers.Condenser, Receivers.Vacuum Pumps.Vacuum Pumps.

Special Bases, Load Cells.Special Bases, Load Cells.

Control Panels: Manual, Automatic. RPM ControlControl Panels: Manual, Automatic. RPM Control Batch Times, Amp,Power,ReportsBatch Times, Amp,Power,Reports

Jacket. Std. 75 PSIJacket. Std. 75 PSIOther PSI RatingsOther PSI RatingsHeating & CoolingHeating & Cooling

Plows: Std.,Heat Transfer, BeckerPlows: Std.,Heat Transfer, Becker

Manufacturing Options:Manufacturing Options:

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LittlefordLittleford

Shell in Carbon Steel Shell in Carbon Steel 304 SS or 316 SS304 SS or 316 SS #120 Grit finish.#120 Grit finish.

How do we build them:How do we build them:

Mixing Plows designed to createMixing Plows designed to createa fluidized bed and excellenta fluidized bed and excellentthermal transfer.thermal transfer.

ReinforcedReinforcedShafts andShafts andDrives.Drives.Std.Packing,Std.Packing,Air type &Air type &MechanicalMechanicalSealsSeals

Contour discharge Valve, Contour discharge Valve, for No-Dead Spotsfor No-Dead Spots

Jacket designed Jacket designed for high rates offor high rates ofthermal thermal transference.transference.75 PSIG75 PSIG

Vacuum SystemsVacuum Systems

High Speed Choppers, for High Speed Choppers, for granulation control, lump granulation control, lump breaking & dispersionbreaking & dispersion

Standard or Sanitary Construction. Standard or Sanitary Construction. TEFC or Explosion Proof Electric's. TEFC or Explosion Proof Electric's. Full Vacuum or rated for severalFull Vacuum or rated for several Internal Pressure Ratings. Internal Pressure Ratings. Single or Variable Speeds.Single or Variable Speeds.

Access ports with safetyAccess ports with safetylimit switches.limit switches.

Liquid DispersionLiquid DispersionSystems.Systems.

Pulse Back Pulse Back Filters.Filters.

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Our regular sizes:Our regular sizes:Working capacity depends on the process, and isWorking capacity depends on the process, and isnormally between 50% and 70% of total capacity.normally between 50% and 70% of total capacity.

TOTAL CAPACITY DIMENSIONS *TOTAL CAPACITY DIMENSIONS * Model Liters Gallons Cu.Ft. A B CModel Liters Gallons Cu.Ft. A B C

FKM-300-D 300 79 11 39” 28” 35” FKM-300-D 300 79 11 39” 28” 35” FKM-600-D 600 159 22 49” 34” 43”FKM-600-D 600 159 22 49” 34” 43”FKM-1200-D 1200 317 42 98” 34” 43”FKM-1200-D 1200 317 42 98” 34” 43”FKM-1200-E 1200 317 42 67” 42” 50”FKM-1200-E 1200 317 42 67” 42” 50”FKM-2000-D 2000 530 71 117” 42” 51”FKM-2000-D 2000 530 71 117” 42” 51”FKM-2000-E 2000 530 71 79” 50” 60”FKM-2000-E 2000 530 71 79” 50” 60”FKM-3000-D 3000 792 106 117” 50” 60”FKM-3000-D 3000 792 106 117” 50” 60”FKM-4200-D 4200 1109 148 136” 54” 68”FKM-4200-D 4200 1109 148 136” 54” 68”FKM-6000-D 6000 1584 212 117” 68” 80”FKM-6000-D 6000 1584 212 117” 68” 80”FKM-8000-D 8000 2113 283 157” 68” 80”FKM-8000-D 8000 2113 283 157” 68” 80”FKM-10000-D 10000 2642 353 198” 68” 80”FKM-10000-D 10000 2642 353 198” 68” 80”FKM-13500-D 13500 3555 495 198” 79” 92”FKM-13500-D 13500 3555 495 198” 79” 92”FKM-15000-D 15000 3960 530 198” 85” 96”FKM-15000-D 15000 3960 530 198” 85” 96”FKM-20000-D 20000 5284 706 198” 95” 107”FKM-20000-D 20000 5284 706 198” 95” 107”FKM-25000-D 25000 6605 883 234” 99” 110”FKM-25000-D 25000 6605 883 234” 99” 110”

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* Aprox. Vessel Dimensions* Aprox. Vessel Dimensions Littleford Day Inc.Littleford Day Inc.

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Accurate mixing of differentAccurate mixing of differentdensity components.density components. XX XX

The Littleford Advantages:The Littleford Advantages:

Littleford Ribbon Tumbling P. Kelly Nauta SigmaLittleford Ribbon Tumbling P. Kelly Nauta Sigma Process FKM / DVT Blender Mixers Types Types Units Process FKM / DVT Blender Mixers Types Types Units

Complete dispersion of liquidsComplete dispersion of liquidswith dry powders.with dry powders.

Lump breaking, for control ofLump breaking, for control of particles sizes.particles sizes.

Fluidized-Bed particle movementFluidized-Bed particle movement for higher heat transfer.for higher heat transfer.

Extremely fast Batch Times ofExtremely fast Batch Times of 2-4 Minutes on dry powders.2-4 Minutes on dry powders.

Continuous deagglomeration Continuous deagglomeration for more efficient drying.for more efficient drying.

XX PoorPoor YesYes

XX PartialPartialPoorPoor PartialPartial PoorPoor

XX XX PoorPoor PartialPartial XX

XX XX XX XX XX

XX XX XX XX XX

XX XX PoorPoor PartialPartial XX

Littleford Day Inc.Littleford Day Inc. Where Processing Ideas Become RealityWhere Processing Ideas Become Reality..

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Dry ProductDry Product

LittlefordLittlefordDryer.Dryer.

Wet ProductWet Product

Heated Pulse BackHeated Pulse BackFilter with Stack.Filter with Stack.

CondenserCondenser

RecoveryRecoveryTank.Tank.

VacuumVacuum Pump.Pump.

Drying in The Littleford.Drying in The Littleford.

1.-High efficiency drying of Suspensions, pastes, and bulk materials.1.-High efficiency drying of Suspensions, pastes, and bulk materials.2.-Fast drying cycles and discharge.2.-Fast drying cycles and discharge.3.-Allows efficient drying of sensitive materials at low Temperatures.3.-Allows efficient drying of sensitive materials at low Temperatures.4.-Complete dispersion of agglomerates, lumps and fiber bundles.4.-Complete dispersion of agglomerates, lumps and fiber bundles.5.-Homogeneous mixing of dissimilar ingredients.5.-Homogeneous mixing of dissimilar ingredients.6.-Drying operations from liquid state to free-flowing powder in one vessel.6.-Drying operations from liquid state to free-flowing powder in one vessel.7.-Allows liquid addition during processing.7.-Allows liquid addition during processing.8.-Adapts itself to effective recovery of costly solvents.8.-Adapts itself to effective recovery of costly solvents.9.-Eliminates need for additional processing equipment.9.-Eliminates need for additional processing equipment.

The Key to this State-of-the Art drying The Key to this State-of-the Art drying technology is the unique, mechanicallytechnology is the unique, mechanicallyfluidized ploughshare action which agi-fluidized ploughshare action which agi-tates and individualize the solid parti-tates and individualize the solid parti-cles to be dried. The ploughshare actioncles to be dried. The ploughshare actionforces the product into a 3-dimensionsforces the product into a 3-dimensionsmotion that individualizes each particle,motion that individualizes each particle,continuosly exposing tremendous surfacecontinuosly exposing tremendous surfacearea for drying. The particles constantlyarea for drying. The particles constantlycontact one another, and the heated inte-contact one another, and the heated inte-rior walls of the jacketed vessel furtheringrior walls of the jacketed vessel furtheringthe drying process. Our dryers are also the drying process. Our dryers are also equipped with independently operated, equipped with independently operated, high shear choppers, to reduce the particlehigh shear choppers, to reduce the particlesize of the lumps or agglomerates, to expo-size of the lumps or agglomerates, to expo-se undried materials and ensure thoroughlyse undried materials and ensure thoroughlydried particle interior. Deagglomerationdried particle interior. Deagglomerationfurther shortens drying time.further shortens drying time.

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Advance Drying Advance Drying

MM

OO IISSTTUURREE

DRYING TIMEDRYING TIME

PASTE GRANULE POWDERPASTE GRANULE POWDER

Internal DryingInternal Dryingwithout Chopperswithout Choppers

External DryingExternal Dryingwith Chopperswith Choppers

The action of the turbulent plows and the high shear choppers reduce the forming lumpsThe action of the turbulent plows and the high shear choppers reduce the forming lumpsto smaller granules, thus exposing large amounts of new surface area for drying.to smaller granules, thus exposing large amounts of new surface area for drying.

The Chopper Advantages in Drying:The Chopper Advantages in Drying: Fast, efficient drying without lump formationFast, efficient drying without lump formation

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GranulatingGranulatingThe FKM AdvantageThe FKM Advantage

Cycle TimeCycle Time

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Large GranulesLarge Granules

Medium GranulesMedium Granules

Small GranulesSmall Granules

Stop LiquidStop LiquidAdditionAddition

StartStartDry MixDry Mix

Start Start Liquid AdditionLiquid Addition

Granulation ValidationGranulation ValidationCycle Time vs Power (Watts)Cycle Time vs Power (Watts)

Littleford mixers/granulators, equippedLittleford mixers/granulators, equippedwith plow-like mixing tools, develop anwith plow-like mixing tools, develop anintermediate intensity mix action, whichintermediate intensity mix action, whichis gentle, yet thorough. This action isis gentle, yet thorough. This action issupplemented by high shear choppers,supplemented by high shear choppers,which quickly disperse minor liquid, orwhich quickly disperse minor liquid, orpowder ingredients.powder ingredients.In a typical run, the excipient and theIn a typical run, the excipient and thepowdered active ingredient are chargedpowdered active ingredient are chargedto the static granulator and mixed, withto the static granulator and mixed, withchoppers, for several minutes, until thechoppers, for several minutes, until thepower curve levels off, indicating thatpower curve levels off, indicating thatdispersion is complete. Then the agglo-dispersion is complete. Then the agglo-merating liquids are sprayed into themerating liquids are sprayed into theactive chopper field, where t hey are active chopper field, where t hey are quickly dispersed into the batch.quickly dispersed into the batch.The degree of granulation, and thus theThe degree of granulation, and thus theamount of power utilized, is dependentamount of power utilized, is dependentupon the amount of liquid added to theupon the amount of liquid added to thebatch, so as of the wet mix batch time.batch, so as of the wet mix batch time.The action of the plows causes “snow-The action of the plows causes “snow-balling”; the choppers generates small,balling”; the choppers generates small,granules.granules.

For a Given:For a Given:

Liquid Level: More Wet-Mix Time = Material more wet out,Liquid Level: More Wet-Mix Time = Material more wet out, Higher Power used &Higher Power used & More uniform particles. More uniform particles.

Wet-Mix Time: Higher Liquid Level = Material more wet out,Wet-Mix Time: Higher Liquid Level = Material more wet out, Higher Power used &Higher Power used & larger granule size.larger granule size.

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Lecithinization of Food PowdersLecithinization of Food Powders

Heat ExchangerHeat Exchanger

Steam TrapSteam Trap

Air SourceAir Source

Heated Air LinesHeated Air Lines

Electrically heatedElectrically heated& Insulated Fluid Line& Insulated Fluid Line

Heated Heated StorageStorageTankTank

NozzleNozzle

Air FlowAir FlowControlControl

Vent FilterVent FilterBagBag

Pump &Pump &Flow GageFlow Gage

LineLineStrainerStrainer

Improved wetting characteristics.Improved wetting characteristics. Minimization of Lecithin usage.Minimization of Lecithin usage. Complete uniformity of dispersion.Complete uniformity of dispersion. Increased Productivity.Increased Productivity.

Cold Milk or Water dispersable drink mix powders.Cold Milk or Water dispersable drink mix powders.Cocoa, Proteins, Milk, etc., etc.Cocoa, Proteins, Milk, etc., etc.

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Spices & FlavoringSpices & Flavoring Best Possible QualityBest Possible Quality

LiquidLiquidInjectionInjection

Scale BinScale Bin

KnifeKnifeValveValve

PowdersPowders

SifterSifter

HoldingHoldingBinBin

To PackingTo PackingEquipmentEquipment

Natural BlendsNatural BlendsUniform mixtures of aromatic vegetable parts such as ground bark, flowerUniform mixtures of aromatic vegetable parts such as ground bark, flowerbuds or seeds with leaves are rather difficult to attain due to their dissimilarbuds or seeds with leaves are rather difficult to attain due to their dissimilarshapes and densities, so as for their tendency to segregate on discharge.shapes and densities, so as for their tendency to segregate on discharge.

The fluidized bed mixing action of the FKM mixers does not rely on gravity,The fluidized bed mixing action of the FKM mixers does not rely on gravity,producing a completely homogeneous mixture in a matter of seconds Dis-producing a completely homogeneous mixture in a matter of seconds Dis-charging the unit with the plows rotating prevents segregation of the productcharging the unit with the plows rotating prevents segregation of the productand rapid discharge of the materials. The thorough, but gentle and rapid dis-and rapid discharge of the materials. The thorough, but gentle and rapid dis-charge blending action does not reduce particle size of friable materials du-charge blending action does not reduce particle size of friable materials du-ring normal blend cicles.ring normal blend cicles.

Soluble SpicesSoluble SpicesThere is a growing use of spice extracts, or oleoresins, due in part to their ad-There is a growing use of spice extracts, or oleoresins, due in part to their ad-vantage of showing no speckling in light colored foods. However, these oleo-vantage of showing no speckling in light colored foods. However, these oleo-resins have the handicap of being very viscous and difficult to coat on suitableresins have the handicap of being very viscous and difficult to coat on suitablecarriers. The Littleford mixer, equipped with choppers, can uniformly coat thecarriers. The Littleford mixer, equipped with choppers, can uniformly coat thesurface of sugar,salt or dextrose with oleoresin in a short mixing cycle,withoutsurface of sugar,salt or dextrose with oleoresin in a short mixing cycle,withoutrequiring post-milling. Reductions in mix times, as high as 90% have been re-requiring post-milling. Reductions in mix times, as high as 90% have been re-ported for this application.ported for this application.

Meat Cures and PreservativesMeat Cures and PreservativesUniform, Free flowing mixtures of salt, sodium nitrate and sugar used to enha-Uniform, Free flowing mixtures of salt, sodium nitrate and sugar used to enha-nce the flavor, color and yield of meats can be produce in minutes. It is capablence the flavor, color and yield of meats can be produce in minutes. It is capableto encapsulate certain additives to prevent contact with moisture. This coatingto encapsulate certain additives to prevent contact with moisture. This coatingaction is attained by a combination of chopper action and the inherent high action is attained by a combination of chopper action and the inherent high heat transfer required to melt and congeal the coating.heat transfer required to melt and congeal the coating.

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Powdered drinksPowdered drinks The Clear Littleford Advantage.The Clear Littleford Advantage.

LiquidLiquidAdditivesAdditives

PackingPacking

Citric Citric Flavor Color Acid Vitamins Flavor Color Acid Vitamins SugarSugar

Vibrating ScreenVibrating Screen

Advantages:Advantages:

Excellent Color Development.Excellent Color Development.Particle Size Maintained.Particle Size Maintained.High Output.High Output.Mix Cycle: Less than 10 Minutes.Mix Cycle: Less than 10 Minutes.

Powdered drink formulations contain a very high percentage ofPowdered drink formulations contain a very high percentage offine sugar, which is usually delivered to the mixer on an auto-fine sugar, which is usually delivered to the mixer on an auto-mated basis. The minor dry ingredients are usually preweightedmated basis. The minor dry ingredients are usually preweightedincluding several in a premix form, and manually added duringincluding several in a premix form, and manually added duringthe blending cycle. If liquid addition is required, a very fine ato-the blending cycle. If liquid addition is required, a very fine ato-mized spray is desirable,since the sugar dissolves readily in themized spray is desirable,since the sugar dissolves readily in thewater, forming a sticky agglomerate. High speed choppers arewater, forming a sticky agglomerate. High speed choppers areuseful in dispersing the minor additives, like the vitamines, asuseful in dispersing the minor additives, like the vitamines, aswell as enhancing color development. Length of time in whichwell as enhancing color development. Length of time in whichthe choppers are used determines desired particle size.the choppers are used determines desired particle size.

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Bakery MixesBakery MixesFast and accurate shortening incorporation without lumps formation.Fast and accurate shortening incorporation without lumps formation.Single vessel operation, avoiding pre-mixes and finishing equipment.Single vessel operation, avoiding pre-mixes and finishing equipment.Total processing time 15-50% less than required in old configurations.Total processing time 15-50% less than required in old configurations.

Fluor, Sugar, Baking PowderFluor, Sugar, Baking Powderflavoring, coloring and Saltflavoring, coloring and Saltare dry mix for ONE to THREEare dry mix for ONE to THREEminutes. Lumps that frequen-minutes. Lumps that frequen-tky form during storage of thetky form during storage of theraw materials are completelyraw materials are completelybroken up by the choppersbroken up by the choppersduring the dry mix cycle.during the dry mix cycle.When incorporating liquifiedWhen incorporating liquifiedsolid shortening, the batchsolid shortening, the batchTemp. is adjusted during theTemp. is adjusted during thedry mix cycle to within 40 F ofdry mix cycle to within 40 F ofthe shortening Temp.by meanthe shortening Temp.by meanof a heating jacket. This pre-of a heating jacket. This pre-vents too rapid cooling of thevents too rapid cooling of theshortening and resulting prillsshortening and resulting prillsFollowing the dry mix, liquidFollowing the dry mix, liquidshortening is introduced byshortening is introduced bylance injectors over the highlance injectors over the highspeed choppers, or solid shor-speed choppers, or solid shor-tening in cubes added throughtening in cubes added throughspecial ports. Shortening inc-special ports. Shortening inc-orporation, up to 16%, takesorporation, up to 16%, takes2 to 5 minutes. Choppers fini-2 to 5 minutes. Choppers fini-sh the mix in 5 to 7 minutessh the mix in 5 to 7 minutesafter shortening introduction.after shortening introduction.

Temperature Control of Bakery Blends is required during the blends, to maintain a “crisp”Temperature Control of Bakery Blends is required during the blends, to maintain a “crisp”flee-flowing texture for packaging. This control can not be effectively accomplished via aflee-flowing texture for packaging. This control can not be effectively accomplished via acooled jacket because of very short cycles and the possibility of a dew point formation re-cooled jacket because of very short cycles and the possibility of a dew point formation re-sulting in a buildup and/or water in the mix. A more effective way to control temperature issulting in a buildup and/or water in the mix. A more effective way to control temperature isthrough indirect heat transfer by the slow injection of either carbon dioxide (liquid or drythrough indirect heat transfer by the slow injection of either carbon dioxide (liquid or dryice) or liquid nitrogen directly into the batch.ice) or liquid nitrogen directly into the batch.

Dry MaterialsDry Materials

Pre - MixPre - Mix BlendersBlenders

PackingPacking

FinisherFinisher

The Old Style:The Old Style:

ShorteningShortening

Blender

The Littleford Solution:The Littleford Solution:

ShorteningShortening

LittlefordLittlefordProcessorProcessor

PackingPacking

Dry MaterialsDry Materials

Cake, Doughnut and Frosting Mixes.Cake, Doughnut and Frosting Mixes.

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Gelatin DessertsGelatin Desserts Processed in the FKM Units.Processed in the FKM Units.

OtherOtherPowdersPowders &&LiquidLiquidInjectionInjection

Scale BinScale Bin

KnifeKnifeValveValve

PowdersPowders

SifterSifter(Optional)(Optional)

HoldingHoldingBinBin

To PackingTo PackingEquipmentEquipment

Advantages:Advantages:

1.- Uniform Appearance.1.- Uniform Appearance.2.- Superior, extraordinary solubility.2.- Superior, extraordinary solubility.3.- Minimum of segregation in storage.3.- Minimum of segregation in storage.4.- Lower Batch Times: 50 to 75% less time.4.- Lower Batch Times: 50 to 75% less time.5.-Eliminates requirements of Pre or Post-Milling.5.-Eliminates requirements of Pre or Post-Milling.

Littleford Mixer,Littleford Mixer, with Choppers.with Choppers.

The intense mixing and deagglomerating action of theThe intense mixing and deagglomerating action of thehigh-speed choppers, combined with the mexhanicallyhigh-speed choppers, combined with the mexhanicallygenerated fluidized bed of the sugar, grenetine and othergenerated fluidized bed of the sugar, grenetine and otherpowders inside the vessel allows for the powders inside the vessel allows for the very bestvery best gelatin gelatindessert quality in the market, far superior than the onedessert quality in the market, far superior than the oneobtained in low-speed, such as ribbon blenders, orobtained in low-speed, such as ribbon blenders, ortumbling mixers. The totally enclosed cylindrical designtumbling mixers. The totally enclosed cylindrical designof the Littleford mixer reduces product loss during theof the Littleford mixer reduces product loss during themixing process and reduces plant clean up.mixing process and reduces plant clean up.

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Cocoa ProcessingCocoa Processing

AlkalizationAlkalization Or Dutching, Able to process Red or Dark Cocoa. Normal cycle to produce 65 Kgs.Or Dutching, Able to process Red or Dark Cocoa. Normal cycle to produce 65 Kgs.Of red cocoa in our 130 Lts. Pilot reactor is 30 Minutes. Dark Cocoa takes one hour.Of red cocoa in our 130 Lts. Pilot reactor is 30 Minutes. Dark Cocoa takes one hour.

SterilizationSterilization Of Cocoa Press Cake: Product is moistened inside our DVT units and sterilized withOf Cocoa Press Cake: Product is moistened inside our DVT units and sterilized with direct steam, with final vacuum drying.direct steam, with final vacuum drying.Of Cocoa Powder: Cocoa Powder is sterilized by direct application of steam andOf Cocoa Powder: Cocoa Powder is sterilized by direct application of steam and further drying under vacuum.further drying under vacuum.

DryingDrying To dry Cocoa Powder from 20% to 5% moisture: Cycle Time in a pilot 130 Lts. VesselTo dry Cocoa Powder from 20% to 5% moisture: Cycle Time in a pilot 130 Lts. Vesselis 45 Minutes. If the drying time is carried in conjunction with the alkalinization or ste-is 45 Minutes. If the drying time is carried in conjunction with the alkalinization or ste-rilization process, cycle time is reduced significantly.rilization process, cycle time is reduced significantly.

InstantanizingInstantanizing Lecithine dispersion is accomplished in a few minutes, due to high-shear choppersLecithine dispersion is accomplished in a few minutes, due to high-shear choppersoperation and “fluidized-bed” system, which allows full lecithine coating to each dryoperation and “fluidized-bed” system, which allows full lecithine coating to each dryparticle. Lecithine utilization is minimized, keeping Req. solubility & improving tasteparticle. Lecithine utilization is minimized, keeping Req. solubility & improving taste

MixingMixing Final Mixing of all the chocolate formula are done in few minutes. Choppers operationFinal Mixing of all the chocolate formula are done in few minutes. Choppers operationdisintegrates any possible lump, guaranteeing a final dry, free flowing powder.disintegrates any possible lump, guaranteeing a final dry, free flowing powder.

A Single Vessel for:A Single Vessel for:

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DesolvationDesolvationSteam Stripping & Solvent RemovalSteam Stripping & Solvent Removal

The Littleford Day desolvation technology is an efficient and economic means of recovering solvents and making the remainingThe Littleford Day desolvation technology is an efficient and economic means of recovering solvents and making the remainingproducts more suitable for re-use or disposal after the extraction process of plant materials has taken place. A considerableproducts more suitable for re-use or disposal after the extraction process of plant materials has taken place. A considerableportion of the ingredients for the Food, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical & Biotechnical Industries is manufactured from the extrac-portion of the ingredients for the Food, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical & Biotechnical Industries is manufactured from the extrac-tion of plant materials using solvents. The extract is used either as an ingredient or may be sold directly to the consumer (i.e.tion of plant materials using solvents. The extract is used either as an ingredient or may be sold directly to the consumer (i.e.Vanilla, cola, paprika, etc.).Vanilla, cola, paprika, etc.).

The extraction process typically utilizes a solvent such as alcohol, acetone, hexane, etc. To dissolve and remove a soluble resin from an insolubleThe extraction process typically utilizes a solvent such as alcohol, acetone, hexane, etc. To dissolve and remove a soluble resin from an insolublesolid. This process leaves the processor with waste in the form of an insoluble solid, which still has a fairly high level of solvent. In the past, due to solid. This process leaves the processor with waste in the form of an insoluble solid, which still has a fairly high level of solvent. In the past, due to the solvent levels this waste has been land filled as the only recourse for the processor. But, with higher and higher costs for land filling items with the solvent levels this waste has been land filled as the only recourse for the processor. But, with higher and higher costs for land filling items with solvents and the fact that these insoluble solids have value, processors have been searching for an economical way to remove the solvents.solvents and the fact that these insoluble solids have value, processors have been searching for an economical way to remove the solvents.

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Pulse BackPulse BackFilterFilter

SteamSteamInjectionInjection

Solvent RecoverySolvent Recovery TankTank

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VacuumVacuumSourceSource

HeatHeatExchangerExchanger

Discharge PortDischarge Port

Littleford Day has drawn upon its process technology and advancedLittleford Day has drawn upon its process technology and advancedPloughshare action to develop a system for the solvent removal Ploughshare action to develop a system for the solvent removal from these solids. The Littleford system steam strips, vacuum driesfrom these solids. The Littleford system steam strips, vacuum driesand cools the product, all in the same vessel which eliminates addi-and cools the product, all in the same vessel which eliminates addi-tional handling, thus decreasing the amount of labor hours requiredtional handling, thus decreasing the amount of labor hours requiredfor the process, avoiding cross contamination of product.for the process, avoiding cross contamination of product.

Typical Littleford Process Steps:Typical Littleford Process Steps:

1.-1.- The insoluble solids are placed in the The insoluble solids are placed in the Littleford Ploghshare Vacuum Dryer.Littleford Ploghshare Vacuum Dryer. Agitation is initiated (plows & chopp-Agitation is initiated (plows & chopp- ers), followed by direct steam inject-ers), followed by direct steam inject- ion into the Dryer to raise the tempe-ion into the Dryer to raise the tempe- rature of the solids and to initiate therature of the solids and to initiate the release of the solvent from the perm-release of the solvent from the perm- eable solids.eable solids.2.-2.- After an appropiate period of time,the After an appropiate period of time,the steam injection is completed. The ve-steam injection is completed. The ve- ssel is still under vacuum, & the prod-ssel is still under vacuum, & the prod- uct is dried to remove the excess moi-uct is dried to remove the excess moi- sture and remaining solvents.sture and remaining solvents.3.-3.- The insoluble solids that have been The insoluble solids that have been cooled somewhat via vacuum evapo-cooled somewhat via vacuum evapo- ration are then cooled further (via co-ration are then cooled further (via co- oling water on the vessel jacket) to theoling water on the vessel jacket) to the appropiate temperature & subsequent appropiate temperature & subsequent processes are completed (i.e. Other in-processes are completed (i.e. Other in- gredients added,product granulated or gredients added,product granulated or product discharged, etc.product discharged, etc.

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Desolvation Desolvation Page 2Page 2

Steam Stripping & Solvent RemovalSteam Stripping & Solvent Removal

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The Littleford equipment used to accomplish thisThe Littleford equipment used to accomplish thisadvanced process is the Littleford Ploughshareadvanced process is the Littleford PloughshareVacuum Dryer, that combines the operational fea-Vacuum Dryer, that combines the operational fea-tures of steam injection, vacuum and effectivetures of steam injection, vacuum and effectiveheat transfer (heating or cooling) to desolvate inheat transfer (heating or cooling) to desolvate ina single processing unit.a single processing unit.The Littleford Ploughshare Vacuum Dryer operatesThe Littleford Ploughshare Vacuum Dryer operatesaccording to the proven “fluidized bed” mixing prin-according to the proven “fluidized bed” mixing prin-ciple, whereby the materials being processed are manciple, whereby the materials being processed are mantained by the plow shaped mixing elements in a mechanically fluidized “suspended” state. This permits the mediums (steam and solids) to achi-tained by the plow shaped mixing elements in a mechanically fluidized “suspended” state. This permits the mediums (steam and solids) to achi-eve intimate, individualized, rapid contact with each other and then the heat transfer surfaces. In addition, it may be equipped with independentlyeve intimate, individualized, rapid contact with each other and then the heat transfer surfaces. In addition, it may be equipped with independentlyoperated, high shear “chopper” devices to reduce the particle size of the lumps or agglomerates thereby exposing undried (solvated) materialsoperated, high shear “chopper” devices to reduce the particle size of the lumps or agglomerates thereby exposing undried (solvated) materialsand ensuring thoroughly dried/desolvated particle interiors. Deagglomeration further shortens the drying/desolvation time required. and ensuring thoroughly dried/desolvated particle interiors. Deagglomeration further shortens the drying/desolvation time required. The Littleford Ploughshare Vacuum Dryer has been specifically engineered to maximize heat transfer coefficients , which are many times higherThe Littleford Ploughshare Vacuum Dryer has been specifically engineered to maximize heat transfer coefficients , which are many times higherthan those of traditional dryers. This advanced heat transfer technology allows fast, single-unit desolvation. It can be enhanced with an optionalthan those of traditional dryers. This advanced heat transfer technology allows fast, single-unit desolvation. It can be enhanced with an optionalLittleford Pulse Back Filter to effectively handle the vapor stream created during steam stripping and drying. The Littleford Pulse Back Filter isLittleford Pulse Back Filter to effectively handle the vapor stream created during steam stripping and drying. The Littleford Pulse Back Filter isused to filter the vapor stream from the Dryer in order to prevent product carry-over into the condenser. The filter is heated slightly higher thanused to filter the vapor stream from the Dryer in order to prevent product carry-over into the condenser. The filter is heated slightly higher thanthe dew point of the vapor, thus preventing condensation. Filter bags of proper porosity are mounted over stainless steel cages and can easilythe dew point of the vapor, thus preventing condensation. Filter bags of proper porosity are mounted over stainless steel cages and can easilybe removed through th top section of the filter housing. A pneumatic pulse jet system provides continuous automatic bag ceaning down throughbe removed through th top section of the filter housing. A pneumatic pulse jet system provides continuous automatic bag ceaning down througha venturi at the top of the bag. Since this pneumatic shock wave cleans only one row of bags at a time, there is no interruption of vapor flowa venturi at the top of the bag. Since this pneumatic shock wave cleans only one row of bags at a time, there is no interruption of vapor flowthrough the filter. This provides a smoothly operating dust control system for the Vacuum Dryer.through the filter. This provides a smoothly operating dust control system for the Vacuum Dryer.

The Littleford Ploughshare Vacuum Dryer is designed and constructed according to “GMP” and to meet or exceed FDA, The Littleford Ploughshare Vacuum Dryer is designed and constructed according to “GMP” and to meet or exceed FDA, 3A, USDA compliance as specified by the customer.3A, USDA compliance as specified by the customer.

This proven Littleford technology has been applied to numerous complex and difficult applications in the Food, Nutraceutical and This proven Littleford technology has been applied to numerous complex and difficult applications in the Food, Nutraceutical and Biotechnical Industries. Littleford Ploughshare Vacuum Dryers can be purchased in a varietyof sizes to meet most productionBiotechnical Industries. Littleford Ploughshare Vacuum Dryers can be purchased in a varietyof sizes to meet most production requirements. Littleford can interface its system controls with existing equipment or supply fully automated process control systems.requirements. Littleford can interface its system controls with existing equipment or supply fully automated process control systems.

1.- Controlled Drying/Desolvation1.- Controlled Drying/Desolvation Desolvation through effectiveDesolvation through effective & optimum heat transfer.& optimum heat transfer.

2.-2.- Improved drying/desolvation Improved drying/desolvation rates.rates.

3.- Increased efficiencies of3.- Increased efficiencies of desolvation and drying.desolvation and drying.

4.- Efficient single unit processing4.- Efficient single unit processing of the entire process.of the entire process.

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Sterilization & Inoculation of Growing MediaSterilization & Inoculation of Growing Media

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InoculumInoculumStorageStorageTankTank

Flow GageFlow Gage

Pulse BackPulse BackFilterFilter

SteamSteamInjectionInjection

VacuumVacuumSourceSource

HeatHeatExchangerExchanger

Steam TrapSteam Trap LittlefordLittlefordVT/DVTVT/DVTPolyphasePolyphaseReactor &Reactor &Mixer.Mixer.

1.- Controlled sterilization through effective and1.- Controlled sterilization through effective and optimum heat transfer.optimum heat transfer.2.- Improved cooling rates.2.- Improved cooling rates.3.- Increased efficiencies of Sterilization and 3.- Increased efficiencies of Sterilization and Inoculation.Inoculation.4.- Single unit processing of the entire process.4.- Single unit processing of the entire process.5.- Less labor intensive.5.- Less labor intensive.6.- Lessening the chance of cross contamination.6.- Lessening the chance of cross contamination.7.- Handling different types of growing media.7.- Handling different types of growing media.8.- More control and flexibility.8.- More control and flexibility.

In the growing of fungi, yeasts, bacteria, etc. For the Food, Pharmaceutical and BiotechnologyIn the growing of fungi, yeasts, bacteria, etc. For the Food, Pharmaceutical and BiotechnologyIndustries, it is imperative that the producer (grower) begins with a sterile growing media and avoidsIndustries, it is imperative that the producer (grower) begins with a sterile growing media and avoids

any possibility of cross contamination of that media. Typically the grower purchases a sterile growingany possibility of cross contamination of that media. Typically the grower purchases a sterile growingmedia in pre-weighted small individual containers, creating the need to individually inoculate eachmedia in pre-weighted small individual containers, creating the need to individually inoculate eachcontainer by hand. Subsequently the grower will manually mix in the inoculum and eventually mix allcontainer by hand. Subsequently the grower will manually mix in the inoculum and eventually mix allthe small containers together to form one large batch. These processes are quite labor intensive andthe small containers together to form one large batch. These processes are quite labor intensive andlead to the real possibilities of cross contamination. In addition, this procedure does not allow thelead to the real possibilities of cross contamination. In addition, this procedure does not allow thegrower the flexibility and control they require to best satisfy their customer´s needs. Littleford Daygrower the flexibility and control they require to best satisfy their customer´s needs. Littleford Day

has drawn upon its process technology and advanced Ploughshare action to develop a vastly superior system for thehas drawn upon its process technology and advanced Ploughshare action to develop a vastly superior system for the sterilization of growing media and the inoculation of the media. The unique part of the Littleford system is that both thesterilization of growing media and the inoculation of the media. The unique part of the Littleford system is that both the sterilization and the subsequent inoculation occurs in the same vessel, thus eliminating the possibility of cross contami-sterilization and the subsequent inoculation occurs in the same vessel, thus eliminating the possibility of cross contami- nation or contamination in different steps of the operation.nation or contamination in different steps of the operation.

Typically the Littleford process follows these steps:Typically the Littleford process follows these steps:

Media is placed in the Littleford Polyphase Reactor/Mixer Low speed agitation is initiated followed Media is placed in the Littleford Polyphase Reactor/Mixer Low speed agitation is initiated followed by direct steam injection into the media to raise the temperature & pressure within the mixer by direct steam injection into the media to raise the temperature & pressure within the mixer sufficiently to denature all organisms.sufficiently to denature all organisms.After an appropiate holding period, the mixer is evacuated & the batch is cooled and dried utsing After an appropiate holding period, the mixer is evacuated & the batch is cooled and dried utsing evaporative cooling.evaporative cooling.The sterile media is cooled to the appropiate Temp. & moisture level, inoculated, homogeneously The sterile media is cooled to the appropiate Temp. & moisture level, inoculated, homogeneously mixed & delivered to the producers next step (i.e. Fermentation, holding, etc.).mixed & delivered to the producers next step (i.e. Fermentation, holding, etc.).

Littleford VT/DVT units designed & constructed according to “GMP” & to meet or exceed FDA, 3A, USDA requirements.Littleford VT/DVT units designed & constructed according to “GMP” & to meet or exceed FDA, 3A, USDA requirements.

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Cream CentersCream CentersWith the introduction of dry, freeWith the introduction of dry, freeflowing fondant, a major change inflowing fondant, a major change inproduction techniques for butterproduction techniques for buttercream centers has been developed.cream centers has been developed.The utilization of a Littleford mixerThe utilization of a Littleford mixerto compound these dry fondantsto compound these dry fondantswith other ingredients to form thewith other ingredients to form thecream center has resulted in drasticcream center has resulted in drasticreductions in process time & opera-reductions in process time & opera-ting costs, while improving the con-ting costs, while improving the con-sistency of product. A typical pro-sistency of product. A typical pro-cedure would be to first add the fon-cedure would be to first add the fon-dant, either dry or cooked, to thedant, either dry or cooked, to themixer. The fondant would then bemixer. The fondant would then becreamed by the addition of butter increamed by the addition of butter inapproximately 30 seconds by the ac-approximately 30 seconds by the ac-tion of the mixing plows. Flavoringstion of the mixing plows. Flavoringsare then addes and the mixing conti-are then addes and the mixing conti-nued for another 30 seconds. At thisnued for another 30 seconds. At thispoint, fillers such as chopped wal-point, fillers such as chopped wal-nuts are added and bleded into thenuts are added and bleded into thebase in about 15 to 25 seconds. base in about 15 to 25 seconds. Some formulations require a consis-Some formulations require a consis-tency adjustment by the addition oftency adjustment by the addition ofdry fondant prior to discharge to thedry fondant prior to discharge to theextruder. The entire mix cycle takesextruder. The entire mix cycle takesless than 5 minutes per batch, depen-less than 5 minutes per batch, depen-ding on ingredients and quantities.ding on ingredients and quantities.

Chocolate Paste MixingChocolate Paste MixingA critical operation in the manufactureA critical operation in the manufactureof chocolate is the preparation of the of chocolate is the preparation of the paste prior to refining & final conching.paste prior to refining & final conching.The efficiency of the refining operationThe efficiency of the refining operationdepends on the consistency & unifor-depends on the consistency & unifor-mity of the paste. Leading chocolatemity of the paste. Leading chocolatemanufacturers have installed our unitsmanufacturers have installed our unitsto improve this important process.to improve this important process.Cocoa butter, dry milk solids and fineCocoa butter, dry milk solids and finesugar are rapidly blended into the cho-sugar are rapidly blended into the cho-colate liquor to form a uniform pastecolate liquor to form a uniform pasteideal for refining. Increases in refiningideal for refining. Increases in refiningthroughput as high as 30% have beenthroughput as high as 30% have beenreported. High speed blending chop-reported. High speed blending chop-pers enhance this operation by reduc-pers enhance this operation by reduc-ing the mix cycles to approximatelying the mix cycles to approximatelythree minutes and completely eliminatethree minutes and completely eliminateagglomerates of dry milk solids.agglomerates of dry milk solids.Batch and continuous mixers have beenBatch and continuous mixers have beensupplied for chocolate paste mixing.supplied for chocolate paste mixing.Due to the short mix time required, the Due to the short mix time required, the unit manufacturing costs have beenunit manufacturing costs have beenreduced while attaining an improve-reduced while attaining an improve-ment in product quality.ment in product quality.

Chocolate Paste Mixing & Cream CentersChocolate Paste Mixing & Cream Centers

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Tabletted CandiesTabletted CandiesAbsolute uniformity of mix is required for the successful direct compression of breathAbsolute uniformity of mix is required for the successful direct compression of breathmints & similar candies. High speed choppers uniformly disperse the flavors & colorsmints & similar candies. High speed choppers uniformly disperse the flavors & colorsthrough the sugar in minutes. Lumps that may have formed during storage of the rawthrough the sugar in minutes. Lumps that may have formed during storage of the rawmaterials & agglomerates of color are quickly broken up by the chopper action duringmaterials & agglomerates of color are quickly broken up by the chopper action duringthe mix cycles. Appearance and strength are improved.the mix cycles. Appearance and strength are improved.

Chocolate ColdChocolate Cold Milk AdditiveMilk AdditiveUniform dispersion of a viscousUniform dispersion of a viscoussoya-lecithin liquid into cocoasoya-lecithin liquid into cocoapowder has been found necessarypowder has been found necessaryto achieve the desired instant solu-to achieve the desired instant solu-bility of a powdered drink mix inbility of a powdered drink mix incold milk. This incorporation maycold milk. This incorporation maybe accomplished in a Littlefordbe accomplished in a Littlefordmixer by using a special techniquemixer by using a special techniquedeveloped by Littleford for addingdeveloped by Littleford for addingthe soya-lecithin liquid and thorou-the soya-lecithin liquid and thorou-ghly dispersing it into cocoa.ghly dispersing it into cocoa.Sugar, flavoring and other ingre-Sugar, flavoring and other ingre-dients may then be added to com-dients may then be added to com-plete the mix.plete the mix.

Chocolate Flavored Chocolate Flavored Compound CoatingsCompound CoatingsA highly successful alternative toA highly successful alternative totraditional mixer-refiner processtraditional mixer-refiner processsystem has enabled bakeries to attainsystem has enabled bakeries to attainsubstantial savings by preparing theirsubstantial savings by preparing theirown coatings. An air classifying millown coatings. An air classifying millreduces the particle size of the sugar,reduces the particle size of the sugar,cocoa & milk solids to the desired cocoa & milk solids to the desired range, and a Littleford mixer suspendsrange, and a Littleford mixer suspendsthese materials in vegetable oils.these materials in vegetable oils.In a typical installation, the vegetableIn a typical installation, the vegetableoil is added first to a jacketed Littlefordoil is added first to a jacketed Littlefordbatch mixer equipped with blendingbatch mixer equipped with blendingchoppers. The discharge from the millchoppers. The discharge from the millis then added continuously to the is then added continuously to the mixer. The action of the plows, whichmixer. The action of the plows, whichconstantly move the viscous materialconstantly move the viscous materialinto the high-speed choppers, creates into the high-speed choppers, creates a uniform suspension almost inmedia-a uniform suspension almost inmedia-tely. The compound is finished in antely. The compound is finished in anapproximately ten-minute cycle follo-approximately ten-minute cycle follo-wing the addition of dry solids.wing the addition of dry solids.The finished compound is then pum-The finished compound is then pum-ped directly to storage or high-speedped directly to storage or high-speedenrobing machines.enrobing machines.

Chocolate Cold MilkChocolate Cold MilkAdditives & Additives & FlavoredFlavoredCompound CoatingsCompound Coatings

Tabletted Tabletted CandiesCandies

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Rental ProgramsRental ProgramsIn addition to our Process Development & Testing Programs, ourIn addition to our Process Development & Testing Programs, ourRental Program offers a unique opportunity to test our processingRental Program offers a unique opportunity to test our processingequipment in your own Plant. equipment in your own Plant.

Batch Mixing / ProcessingBatch Mixing / ProcessingPloughshare Units, bothPloughshare Units, bothfor atmospheric / vacuumfor atmospheric / vacuumand Pressure Ops. : Fromand Pressure Ops. : FromTable-Top 5 & 20 Lts unitsTable-Top 5 & 20 Lts unitsto Pilot 130 Lts. Machinesto Pilot 130 Lts. MachinesLarger sizes are available.Larger sizes are available.

FA-3.5 Mixer, Nauta-Type,FA-3.5 Mixer, Nauta-Type,for special mixing / dryingfor special mixing / dryingrequirements. 24.6 Gallonsrequirements. 24.6 GallonsWorking Capacity.Working Capacity.

W-10 High - IntensityW-10 High - Intensityvertical mixer, for PVCvertical mixer, for PVCCompounding and /or Compounding and /or other applications re-other applications re-quiring High-Shear Op. quiring High-Shear Op. Ten Liters Capacity.Ten Liters Capacity.

Daymax # 10 Dispersers,Daymax # 10 Dispersers,for high quality dispersionsfor high quality dispersionsof solids into liquids, suchof solids into liquids, suchas plastisol, varnish, paint,as plastisol, varnish, paint,and other applications. and other applications.

A portion of the rental cost, under this program, will be appliedA portion of the rental cost, under this program, will be applied to the purchase of any related Littleford Day Equipment.to the purchase of any related Littleford Day Equipment.

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Service & Spare PartsService & Spare Parts

Exclusive Dept. for Exclusive Dept. for customer assistance.customer assistance.

Laboratory for Laboratory for formulations & formulations & optimization.optimization.

Specialized Field Specialized Field Service Engineers.Service Engineers.

Stock of common Stock of common required parts.required parts.

Top American Mfrd. Top American Mfrd. Parts: SKF, Falk, Parts: SKF, Falk, Chesterton, etc.,etc.Chesterton, etc.,etc.

Assistance in Assistance in Spanish, if required.Spanish, if required.

The Best Service Department.The Best Service Department.DirectDirect Sales Force. No Reps. Sales Force. No Reps.Own Manufacturing Facilities.Own Manufacturing Facilities.

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Process Development & TestingProcess Development & Testing

Minutes away from Greater Cincinnati Airport, Our Lab. CenterMinutes away from Greater Cincinnati Airport, Our Lab. Centeris fully equipped with all the required machinery for productis fully equipped with all the required machinery for productdevelopment: Mixers, Dryers, Reactors, Granulators, Intensivedevelopment: Mixers, Dryers, Reactors, Granulators, IntensiveMixers-Coolers and support equipment such as filtering andMixers-Coolers and support equipment such as filtering andvacuum drying systems.vacuum drying systems.

CosmeticsCosmeticsDetergents & SoapsDetergents & SoapsFoundry AdditivesFoundry AdditivesPharmaceuticalPharmaceuticalCeramicsCeramicsFertilizers/SeedsFertilizers/SeedsRubberRubberMortar MixesMortar MixesBrake LiningsBrake LiningsPowdered MetalsPowdered MetalsHerbicidesHerbicidesFlame Retardant ChemicalsFlame Retardant ChemicalsPigments & Color FlushingPigments & Color FlushingBMC & SMC Plastics.BMC & SMC Plastics.Color ConcentratesColor ConcentratesPVC CompoundingPVC CompoundingCoatingsCoatingsPlastisolsPlastisolsAdhesives & CaulksAdhesives & CaulksInks & VarnishInks & VarnishChemicalReactions & DryingChemicalReactions & DryingCellulose ReactionsCellulose ReactionsSpicesSpicesChocolate processingChocolate processingGelatin & Powdered drinksGelatin & Powdered drinksBakery MixesBakery MixesInstantanizationInstantanization

IndustrialIndustrialRoad (1 Mi)Road (1 Mi)

Donaldson Rd.Donaldson Rd.

Turfway Rd.Turfway Rd.

U.S. 42U.S. 42

Exit 180Exit 180Florence Florence UnionUnion

Greater Greater CincinnatiCincinnatiAirportAirport

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To CincinnatiTo Cincinnati

7451 Empire Drive7451 Empire DriveFlorence, KY. 41042-2985Florence, KY. 41042-2985

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Bring Us Your ToughestBring Us Your ToughestMixing, Drying & ReactingMixing, Drying & ReactingProblems.Problems.

Technical Center Main Equipment:Technical Center Main Equipment:

FM-130 Mixer/Processor PloughshareFM-130 Mixer/Processor PloughshareDVT-130 Polyphase ReactorDVT-130 Polyphase ReactorKM-150 Continuous Mixer/ProcessorKM-150 Continuous Mixer/ProcessorM-5 Lab. Mixer & DryerM-5 Lab. Mixer & DryerW-180/K-300 PVC CompounderW-180/K-300 PVC CompounderW-10 High Intensity MixerW-10 High Intensity MixerDaymax 10 Pastes DisperserDaymax 10 Pastes DisperserDaymax 100 Pastes DisperserDaymax 100 Pastes DisperserMixtruder Sigma Double-Arm MixerMixtruder Sigma Double-Arm MixerMogul Tangential Sigma MixerMogul Tangential Sigma MixerCincinnatus Overlapping Sigma MixerCincinnatus Overlapping Sigma MixerFA-10 Nauta ProcessorFA-10 Nauta Processor

Main Office: Florence, Ky. Ph.- (606) 525-7600. Fax: 525-1446Main Office: Florence, Ky. Ph.- (606) 525-7600. Fax: 525-1446Latin America: Mexico Cy.Ph.- (52-5)550-9459. Fax: 550-9459Latin America: Mexico Cy.Ph.- (52-5)550-9459. Fax: 550-9459