LFA RBM 100 User Manual

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Page 1 Ribbon Blender Range ™ User Manual We don’t just sell machines— we provide service.
Page 2: Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice © LFA Machines Oxford Limited, published in 2021 by LFA Machines Oxford Limited 2021. Registered in England and Wales, company number 08428898, registered office for service Demar House 14 Church Road East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8PS.
Page 3: Important Safety Information
If you require guidance on the installation of the • Wear safety goggles. machine or conducting a safety assessment, • Wear disposable latex/rubber gloves. please contact LFA Machines. • Wear a hairnet (food grade products only). • Wear a beard net if needed (food grade products only).
Page 4: Symbols
Important Safety Information READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE Symbols WARNING WARNING This signals potential risk for personal injury. This signals potential risk for electrical shock. CAUTION This signals potential risk for damage to the machine or other parts. Modes for Stopping In the case of an emergency during operation, immediately push the red OFF button and unplug.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Prop. 65 Warning for CA Residents Ribbon Blender Parts List ™ Preface Training On-Site/Off-Site Training Training via Video Chat/Phone LFA Articles LFA Videos Installation Tools and Materials Needed The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine Positioning the RBM Ribbon Blender ™...
Page 6: Rbm ™ Ribbon Blender Parts List
Ribbon Blender Parts List ™ 1. Gearbox 6. Ribbon Agitator 2. Motor 7. Rotating Shaft 3. Bearings 8. Discharge Chute 4. Seal 5. Powder Inlet...
Page 7: Preface
Preface The RBM Ribbon Blender range of machines consists of five highly efficient, trough-format ™ mixers ranging from a capacity of 100 liters to 3000 liters. The machines' stainless steel mixing blades thoroughly combine dry or moist materials, including powders and pastes, and have a clearance between the interior wall of the mixing container and blades that allows a high degree of consistency and homogeneity.
Page 8: Training
Using an online video chat system, an LFA technician can interact face-to-face with you and assist with your understanding of the machine. Or, if you prefer, LFA can provide training via phone for all customers who call the office. To set up a training, call or email your local LFA office:...
Page 9: Installation
• Sterile shoe covers (food grade products only) The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine Find a stable workspace that supports the RBM Ribbon Blender's weight. ™ Machine Weight and Floor Loading (Static) RBM 100 250 kg (550 lbs) 1.647 kN/m ™ RBM 150 ™...
Page 10: Positioning The Rbm ™ Ribbon Blender
™ be required to be installed in a cage. A risk assessment is required to be conducted before installation and operation of the machine. LFA Machines is able to advise on this. Please contact us for more information: Phone Phone...
Page 11 READ BEFORE INSTALLATION: LFA Machines is able to advise on installation of the larger range of the machines. Please contact us for more information: Phone Phone +44 (0) 0345 165 20 25 (682) 312-0034 Email Email sales@lfamachines.com sales.usa@lfamachines.com Taiwan Phone...
Page 12 Performing a Test Run After Installation Tools and Materials Needed • Materials to blend • Safety goggles • Disposable latex/rubber gloves (for food grade products and to protect hands from grease) • Hairnet and/or beard net (food grade products only) •...
Page 13: Electrical Controls
Electrical Controls Basic Components A description of the principal components follows: • The Mixing Tank contains the materials that are blended. • The Ribbon Agitator pushes the material from both ends of the Mixing Tank, resulting in the ingredients continuously flowing in different directions and blending. •...
Page 14 Control Panel 1. Light that shows power is on 7. Mixing Timer setting 2. Rotate Mixing Tank in clockwise direction 8. Continuous mixing or timed mix 3. Stop mixing 4. Rotate mixer in counterclockwise direction 5. Open Discharge Chute 6. Close Discharge Chute...
Page 15 Ribbon Blender Process ™ The basic mechanism of the RBM ™ Ribbon Blender involves filling the Mixing Tank with ingredients, powering the machine to move the Rotating Shaft and Ribbon Agitator, and discharging the blended materials. Filling the Mixing Tank with Materials and Blending Them The materials are poured into the Mixing Tank.
Page 16 4. Divide the weight of the material by the volume of the measuring apparatus in mL. Resources for Calculating Bulk Density To help with calculating bulk density of a material, LFA offers two resources on our website. To watch a video on how to calculate the loose bulk density of a material, go to https://www.
Page 17 How to Mix Materials with the RBM Ribbon Blender (smaller range) ™ Tools and Materials Needed • Raw ingredients • RBM ™ Ribbon Blender • Receptacle for mixed material • Safety goggles • Disposable latex/rubber gloves (for food grade products and to protect hands from grease) •...
Page 18 5. Set the mixing time (minutes and seconds). 6. Turn the switch for timed mix. 7. Wait until the timer runs out or press the stop button to halt machine operation. 8. Place the receptacle for the mixed material underneath the Discharge Chute. 9.
Page 19: Settings And Adjustment
Settings and Adjustment The RBM Ribbon Blender’s time settings can be adjusted. ™ Operation Time Different materials require a specific amount of time in order to be thoroughly blended and mixed. The RBM Ribbon Blender has a timer on its control console that allows the machine's operation ™...
Page 20: Maintenance
Lubrication Regularly greasing your machine is vital to prolonging its operational life. Parts that are not greased properly can make the machine seize up and cause major problems later. LFA recommends maintaining a lubrication schedule for your RBM Ribbon Blender, which can be ™...
Page 21 2. Open the oil inlet's cover on the Gearbox and if needed top up with #20 machine oil or WA 460 oil. 3. Grease the bearings on each end of the Rotating Shaft with a grease gun. 4. Grease the bearings on either side of the Discharge Chute with a grease gun.
Page 22 5. Open the bolts on the seals on both sides of the Rotating Shaft with a metric wrench. 6. Open the seals and remove the old compression packing rope. 7. Insert the new compression packing rope into the seal. 8. Close and tighten each seal's bolts with a metric wrench.
Page 23 Lubrication Schedule LFA recommends the following RBM Ribbon Blender parts to be lubricated according to the ™ following frequency: Part Location Image Frequency Type of Lubricant Visually inspect and top up when dry. Check Oil inlet topped with #20 machine oil or WA...
Page 24: Cleaning
It is important to clean the RBM Ribbon Blender thoroughly to prevent rusting and cross ™ contamination. LFA recommends that the machine be cleaned after each operation. Tools and Materials Needed • Cleaning brush (smaller machine range) • Bagless vacuum (smaller machine range) •...
Page 25 4. Clean the Mixing Tank's interior with a clean cloth, potable water, and cleaner. 4.1 Note: Ensure to clean all sides of the Mixing Tank, as well as the Ribbon Agitator and Rotating Shaft. 5. Dry the Mixing Tank's interior with a clean cloth. 6.
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Sometimes unavoidable issues will occur while operating the RBM ™ Ribbon Blender. Fortunately, there are several methods to remedy these issues. Common Machine Issues Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Reduce the bulk density of the The powder's bulk density is too high. powder.
Page 28: Storing The Rbm ™ Ribbon Blender
Storing the RBM Ribbon Blender ™ After its thorough cleaning, the RBM Ribbon Blender needs to be stored in the proper conditions. ™ It is important to store it in an environment in which the machine is safe from rusting. The machine's high traction areas need to be lubricated before storing it.
Page 29: Appendix
The weight of a volume unit of materials/powder. Bulk density Good manufacturing practice. Raw formulation to be mixed in the machine. Ingredients/Materials LFA trademarked term for ribbon blender mixer. ™ The ribbon-shaped stainless steel mixing blades Ribbon Agitator inside the Mixing Tank.
Page 30: Material Of Contact Parts
Mixing Tank 304 SS (316 SS on request) Ribbon Agitator 304 SS (316 SS on request) Rotating Shaft 304 SS (316 SS on request) Technical Specifications Model RBM 100 RBM 150 RBM 200 RBM 400 RBM 500 Mixing cabinet capacity (L)
Page 31: Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance Checklist Before Operation □ Ensure all seals, nuts, and bolts are tight. □ Ensure that the Gearbox has enough oil. □ Ensure that the cabinet doors are shut and locked. During Operation □ Watch out for excessive vibration or noise coming from the Mixing Tank and ensure that the Ribbon Agitator and Rotating Shaft are in alignment.
Page 32: Diagrams
Diagrams 100 Dimensions ™...
Page 33 ™ 200 Dimensions...
Page 34 ™ 400 Dimensions...
Page 35 ™ 500 Dimensions...
Page 36 ™ 1000 Dimensions...
Page 37 ™ 2000 Dimensions...
Page 38 ™ 3000 Dimensions...
Page 39: Resources
In order to aid you in your mixing production, your production efforts. To watch our videos, LFA Machines maintains a website that offers a please visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/ breadth of useful information about the RBM ™...
Page 40 LFA MACHINES Copyright © 2021 by LFA Machines www.lfamachines.com Germany Taiwan United Kingdom United States Business Parc Am Unit 4B 955 N Sylvania Ave 7F.-5, No. 2, Sec. 2 Trippelsberg 92 Murdock Road Fort Worth Taiwan Blvd., West Düsseldorf Bicester Texas Dist.,...

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