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Blender set-up — Blending, Mixing & Dispensing · Ask Dhanu

Machines Blending, Mixing & Dispensing Blending Operation

Guide6.2

Blender set-up

1Verify the blender is clean, completely dry and labelled CLEAN for this product.
2Inspect seals, gaskets, clamps, guards and the discharge valve.
3Check the discharge valve opens and closes correctly, then close it.
4Check the blend time, speed and order of addition in the BMR.
5Confirm the load is within the validated fill level.

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More in Blending Operation

6.1Workflow overview
6.3Loading the blender
6.4Running the blend
6.5Mid-blend addition (lubricant)
6.6Blend time adjustment
6.7Uniformity check and approval to discharge
6.8Drum preparation
6.9Discharge and drum filling
6.10Drum labelling
6.11Sampling and in-process testing

General guidance only. Follow your site procedures and the machine manual, and isolate the machine before any work on it.

6.12Documentation, QA submission and transfer

6.13Supervisor batch release

6.14End of batch and end of shift