Gas mixers, proportional oxygen nitrogen carbon dioxide for modified atmosphere packaging.

MAP Mix 9000
Proportional Gas Mixer

The MAP MIX 9000 is a pressure flow device for accurately setting and maintaining the proportions of a gas mix under varying conditions.

Features of the Proportional Gas Mixer

Fast and accurate gas mixing for Air/O2/CO2/N2 mixes.
More economical than premixed gases.
Models for vacuum and flow packing machines.
Direct reading flow set dial.
Easy to use with single dial mixing rate set up.
High flow rates.
Built in acoustic pressure alarm and relay.
Matching gas analysis system available

Related Product In-line oxygen monitor

Flow rates given in liters/minute ( 1 L/min = 2.118 cubic foot per hour )
To convert cu ft per hour to liters per min divide the cu ft by 2 for a rough estimate.
To convert L/min to cu ft per hr multiply the liters by 2 for a rough estimate.

Introduction to the Map Mix 9000
The PBI MAP Mix 9000 is a proportional gas mixer for air, argon, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, and similar gases. The mixer is suitable for a range of applications in modified atmosphere packaging, welding, process control and similar applications. The Mapmix can be set up for use with all kinds of packaging systems including horizontal and vertical form fill and seal machines and vacuum systems. The gas mixer settings are stable and repeatable. The gas mix is set directly by the user using the mixer dial on the front panel.

Principle of Operation of the MAP Mix 9000 proportional gas mixer

The MAP Mix 9000 is a pneumatic device which works by balancing pressures from the input gas supplies to ensure that the component gases are mixed at the same pressure regardless of their individual inlet pressures and flow rate. The unit provides constant mix control for a wide range of flow and pressure conditions. The gases are combined in a chamber fed by variable orifices, which are set by the mixing control on the front panel. The mixers are factory set for the gases you specify. In a two gas system the mix control is calibrated directly in proportionality 0 - 100% - gas1/gas2. This single control sets up the required mix. In a three gas mixer, where there are two proportional regulators, the proportionality is set with two controls to set the total mix.
For vacuum packaging systems or other applications which draw an intermittent flow, a special control valve ensures accurate feeding of a ballast tank. Built in alarms monitor the pressure conditions in the mixer to ensure correct mixing conditions.

Two gas mixer with flow control knob

Three gas mixer with flow control knob

What size mixer do you need ? - some guidelines
For flow packaging
Measure the volume of your biggest package in liters V - multiply this number by the fastest speed of the packaging machine in packages per minute S - multiply the result of this calculation by the purge factor 2.5
Mixer capacity = VxSx2.5 Liters/min.
For Vacuum packaging
Make the same calculation and substitute the volume of the die for V and 1.5 for the purge factor. (There is less wasted gas in vacuum machine therefore the purge factor is lower )

Specification of MAP Mix 9000

Mixing Range	100 - 0 %
Gases	2 gases :N2/CO2 3 gases : N2/CO2/O2
Accuracy	Better than 1% in 10 - 90 % ranges
Flow	150 l/min and 300 l/min versions
Typical Pressure ranges
2 gas mixer	Inlet 6- 8 bar Outlet 4-6 bar
3 gas mixer ( The three gas mixer has a higher pressure drop because the mixer includes two proportional regulators to mix the three gases )	Inlet 7- 8 bar Outlet 4 - 6 bar
In the case of a vacuum machine the mixer feeds the ballast tank of the vacuum machine and the outlet pressure of the mixer can be adjusted to match the packing machines requirements In the case of a flow packing machine the mixer provides a free flow mixed gas to the machine which is usually at low pressure. The mixer can maintain the flow up to the maximum outlet pressure.
Mixer adjustment	Proportional
Flow adjustment	Direct reading scale on front panel control
Alarms	Pressure alarm lamp and relay contact.
Cabinet construction	Stainless steel 385 x 178 x 178 mm
Power requirements for alarms	110 V or 230 V AC

Ordering Information for Map Mix 9000

Gas Mixers 2 Gases specify any two of O2, CO2, N2 or other	Part Numbers for 115 Volt US versions
Map Mix 9000 -2 gas/150 L/min vacuum* flow works for flow systems and vacuum packers	N2/O2 960362
Map Mix 9000 -2 gas/150 L/min continuous flow	N2/CO2 960365 N2/O2-960367 CO2/O2-960633
Map Mix 9000 -2 gas/150 L/min vacuum machines	CO2/O2-960364 N2/O2-960368 N2/CO2-960636
Map Mix 9000 -2 gas/300 L/min vacuum with flow-dial + acoustic alarm	N2/O2-960653
Map Mix 9000 -2 gas/300 L/min vacuum* flow works for flow systems and vacuum packers	N2/CO2-960642 N2/O2-960644 CO2/O2-960640
Map Mix 9000 -2 gas/300 L/min vacuum	N2/CO2-960643 N2/O2-960645 CO2/O2-960641 Ar/O2 960639
Map Mix 9000 -2 gas/450 L/min continuous flow	N2/CO2-97006
Map Mix 9000 -2 gas/600 L/min continuous flow	N2/CO2-960684
Gas Mixers 3 Gases N2/CO2/O2
Map Mix 9000 -3 gas 150L/min vacuum* flow works for flow systems and vacuum packers	N2/CO2/O2 960648
Map Mix 9000 -3 gas/150L continuous flow (non vacuum applications)	N2/CO2/O2 960646
Map Mix 9000 -3 gas 150 L/min vacuum	N2/CO2/O2 960647
Map Mix 9000 - 3 gas 300 L/min flow (non vacuum applications)	N2/CO2/O2 960682
Map Mix 9000 -3 gas/300 L/min vacuum* flow works for flow systems and vacuum packers	N2/CO2/O2 200176
* vacuum indicates suitable for use with vacuum machines where the mixer outlet is fed into a ballast tank. The flow into the tank is controlled by a valve on the mixer outlet so that the tank is topped up intermittently. The tank of mixed gas feeds into the die.	Other combinations and options are available

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