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Winkworth Mixers Are Wizards in Oz For Revolutionary Fire-Resistant Product
A worldwide search to track down a reputable
supplier of mixers offering unparalleled
performance
being
resulted
specified
in
in
the
Winkworth
manufacturing
process of a globally developed market
leading
fire
rated
insulation
material.
Xflam is a breakthrough product delivering exceptional insulation solutions for use by the construction,
transport and packaging industry.
It is a radical product based on syntactic technology, using specific Phenolic resins with various filling
materials to provide the necessary properties of the composite blends.
Various filling materials are used in Xflam insulation products, including expanded polystyrene beads
(EPS) and other specialist polymeric substances.
Xflam, which has manufacturing locations throughout Australia and New Zealand, began a global search to
find bespoke mixers which would suit and could achieve their hi-tech mix.
They enlisted the services of Winkworth when a new product line was being introduced to their plant in
Melbourne.
“The manufacturing process at our plant produced a product which was quite difficult to mix and handle,”
said Xflam’s Technical Director, Wren Bracegirdle.
“There was a very limited time span available to set up the new product line and it simply had to work
first time - therefore risk mitigation was very high on our agenda.”
Mr Bracegirdle explained that Xflam needed to work with a specialist mixer manufacturer which could offer
the following:
• Give us confidence that they had the expertise to build the required machines;
• Understand our requirements and communicate clearly to us the exact technical details of
the equipment to be supplied;
• Provide equipment and facilities on their site for us to run tests with our own materials
before committing to purchase;
• Provide the latest features in mixing technology.
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Winkworth’s solid reputation, commitment to service, and ability to customise their mixers for unique
applications impressed Xflam and they placed an order for two new machines - the RT400 High Speed
Mixer and UT430 U Trough Mixer.
The RT400 mixer was configured to their specific requirements, and as well as handling hi-tech innovative
applications such as Xflam’s, the RT mixer is available with a range of blade designs ideal for mixing
adhesives, agrochemicals, catalysts, ceramics, cement, and pastes and slurries.
The RT mixer range can accommodate working volumes from 14 litres to 4,200 litres (RT14 to RT4200).
Constructed in stainless steel and hygienically designed it also features split gland housings for ease of
maintenance.
Winkworth’s UT mixers are also uniquely configured to the customers’ exact needs and offer a choice of
blade designs including interrupted spiral, contraflow, or backmix, have working volumes of between 25
litres-11,500 litres (UT25 to UT11500) as well as a vast range of fill and discharge options.
Added Mr Bracegirdle: “The machines were supplied exactly as promised. Both machines were plugged in,
started up and made product to the specification required – and have not missed a beat!
“On a daily basis the machines just do the job and it is
fair to say we forget they are even there!
“Both machines are well-built, both from a mechanical
and electrical standpoint. Mechanically, the fabrication
is very tidy, the presentation excellent and the mixing
action works very well.
“The wiring is all code compliant and the electrical
panels tidy, using good quality components.”
In 2008 Xflam became part of an Australasian group of
companies that are market leaders and specialists in
the manufacture and installation of insulated, fire rated
and architectural panel systems and associated building
products.
Grant Jamieson, Managing Director of the
Group added “We are delighted to be so involved with Xflam’s
leading edge technology. Adding our mixing expertise to new product innovations through trials in our laboratory
increases confidence in the scaled up solution and ensures the right solution will be provided. Our machinery is
exported all over the world; Xflam have experienced the
promise - very high quality, highly reliable - low
risk machines from a trustworthy partner and supplier. We’re delighted with their success and our part in it.”
About the
Group
The Winkworth Group includes leading brands Winkworth Mixers, BPT Skerman, Premier Colloid Mills and Ystral
complemented by Winkworth Engineering Services, Mixer Hire, Laboratory Testing Services and Used & Refurbished Equipment
Services. We strive to deliver unbeatable customer service, assistance and performance and are happy to answer any questions by
phone +44 (0)118 988 3551, email info@
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