C04 Specifications_1232SA26Q0876.pdf

This document is a specifications sheet for a ribbon blender to be procured by the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the US Horticultural Research Lab, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) in Fort Pierce, Florida.

The required equipment is a 1,000-pound paddle blender/mixer with a minimum capacity of 50 gallons and a bulk density rating of at least 55 pounds per cubic foot. The agitator must operate at a minimum speed of 50 rotations per minute at 60 hertz, with a 3-horsepower motor rated for 230/460-volt, 3-phase power. Physical constraints specify that the trough shall not exceed 20 inches in width and 40 inches in length, with overall dimensions not exceeding 75 inches in width and 40 inches in length. All wetted parts, interior finishes, and exterior finishes must be constructed of stainless steel type 304. The shaft design must be stainless steel type 304 with OSHA-compliant safety guards, and the support design must use OSHA-compliant carbon steel painted shaft guards. The discharge valve shall be manually operated stainless steel type 304 with a dust-tight knife gate valve featuring a minimum 4-inch diameter and FDA-compliant urethane seal backed by an FDA-compliant silicone O-ring. The equipment must include an FDA-compliant cover gasket to reduce dust and a keypad with star/stop control, speed control and display, and scrolling display for amps, percentage of load, and other digital values. Delivery is required 120 days after receipt of order to the Fish Nutrition Lab at HBOI, 5600 US-1, Fort Pierce, FL 34946. The delivery point of contact is to be determined (TBD).