Corrugated Starch Adhesive Mixing Systems

Efficient, Repeatable, Quality Corrugated Starch Adhesives

For corrugators producing new and recycled board, an efficient and consistent corrugated starch adhesive system is crucial to keeping production moving. Greene House Group represents Ringwood Company’s industrial starch mixing systems, designed for the needs of today’s corrugators.

  • Fully Automated

  • Consistent & Repeatable Formulas

  • Custom Assembly Options

  • Flexible Batch Sequencing

  • High Sheer Tooling

  • Ergonomic, Safe Design

RS-3000 | Automatic Industrial Starch Mixing System

The RS-3000 produces the world’s most consistent corrugated starch adhesive.

High Shear

All of our systems are based on the concept of high shear. High shear is the process of adding extreme agitation to eliminate the “false initial viscosity” that’s routinely found with Stein-Hall adhesives. The RS-3000 eliminates false readings.

Automation

The RS-3000 receives a signal from the adhesive storage tank indicating that a new batch is needed. The system will then automatically add batch ingredients and mix a new batch. The adhesive is then transferred to the proper storage tank.

(C) Controls

Allen-Bradley CompacLogix

The finest controls available
High level math for accuracy and flexible batch sequencing

Pearl Starch Added with VFD Driven Auger
Precise starch addition

24 VDC Control
Voltage to meet the latest safety standards

On-Screen System Diagnostics
Remote customer support via Ethernet
32 formula memory (on systems with remote computer operation)

Allen-Bradley Color PanelView Plus
Dependable Allen-Bradley operation
NEMA 4 for wash-up

Flexible Batch Sequencing
Accommodates multiple starch suppliers and future changes

Second PLC for Manual Operation
Gives your operator complete control for any unusual adjustments

Elevated Load Cells
Easier access
Out of wash-up areas

RS-3000 System Assembly Options

Fully Automatic Corrugated Starch Adhesive Mixing System

RS-3000 by Ringwood Company - Represented by GHG

Years of Ringwood experience and customer input from around the world led to the development of the RS-3000, the new world standard for industrial starch mixing systems. Today’s corrugators have to produce more than ever before with increasing quality requirements. This new reality has increased the need for mixing systems that are extremely high performing, consistent and repeatable.

(B) Borax/Caustic

Post Dilute Caustic Addition

Lower gel temperature without sacrificing stability

Borax/Caustic
Added by weight for batch precision and reliability
Better accuracy

Borax Cover Proximity Switch
Eliminates operator errors

(F) Frame

Stainless Steel Frame and Decking

Only stainless steel can handle the harsh conditions in boxplants
Years of rugged reliability

Skid Mounted System
Pre-wired and tested for trouble-free start-up

(M) Mixer

400 Gallon Stainless Steel MixerOptimum batch size for most installations.
Configured for easy clean-up

Flush Mounted Valves
Eliminates build-up points

High Shear Mixer
Most efficient mixer available
Fewer moving parts
Lower energy consumption ($5 – 7,000 average annual savings)

Customize the RS-3000 with the following options:

  • Steel Storage Tanks

  • Bulk Starch Silo

  • Corrugator Delivery Network

  • Fiberglass Bulk Caustic Tank

  • Option #1: TWO 1,000-GALLON STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE TANKS

  • Option #2: BULK STARCH SILO

  • Option #3: CORRUGATOR DELIVERY NETWORK

  • Option #4: 1,000 GALLON DOUBLE-WALL FIBERGLASS BULK CAUSTIC TANK



Manumix System | Manual Industrial Starch Mixing System

Efficiently combine corrugated starch adhesive ingredients in an easy-to-clean stainless steel mixer

If your budget is constrained or capacity does not warrant a fully automated system, the ManuMix is an efficient, economical system that mixes corrugated starch adhesives to stable viscosity.

Basic System

  • The basic system includes our vertical High Shear mixer, electrical controls and accessories for adding industrial starch ingredients.

  • A 30 HP vertical agitator eliminates leaking seals.

  • In the standard configuration, water and starch are added by weight for accurate proportion control.

Skidded System Features


  • (1) 400-gallon High Shear mixer constructed of 304-stainless steel with dished bottom. The mixer is equipped with a 30 HP, 1800 RPM vertical high shear agitator. This mixer has a capacity of 380-gallon batches in approximately 28-45 minutes.

  • (1) Digital temperature indicator to display mix tank temperature

  • (1) Electrical (turbine type) water meter

  • (1) Water counter (to be located in the control panel found later in this proposal)

  • (1) 1½” solenoid for water addition to mixer

  • (2) Heavy–duty 2” L-4125 Viking pump and motor set, with a 5 HP, T.E.F.C. motor, sheaves, belts, guard and floor mounting base. The pump will transfer approximately 40 GPM of adhesive to the storage tank

  • (1) Viscosity cup


Optional Machine Add-ons

Steam Addition

The equipment listed under Item 1 is based on a warm water supply of 105 F. If this water source in not available, the following equipment will automatically heat plant water to the desired temperature:

  • (1) Ball valve with single acting actuator

  • (1) Durable check valve

  • (1) Digital temperature controller

  • (1) Steam trap

  • (1) Thermo / couple to sense water temperature

  • (1) Lot additional electrical controls

  • (1) Lot additional valves, pipe, and fitting to factory install the automatic steam equipment.

Skidded System

The Skidded ManuMix System is a completely self-contained unit including a 500 gallon stainless steel storage tank.

  • Reduce corrugator waste significantly

  • Prepare up to 380 gallons in 30 minutes

  • Reduce starch consumption by 10-20%

  • (1) Platform with stairs and railings (approximately 75 sq. ft. area) for access to mixer and storage tank. Deck to be non-skid floor plate and legs are 3” pipe

  • (1) 800 Gallon Stainless Steel Storage tank with agitator and TVC control.

  • (1) Set of electrical controls in a dust and water-tight (NEMA 12) cabinet, pre-wired to terminal strips, consisting of side operated disconnect, control circuit transformer, push button, indicating lights, selector switches and starters with line and overload protection for equipment quoted.

  • (1) Lot material and labor required to interconnect individual components on a skid-like structure including:

    • A. Adhesive piping

    • B. Water piping

    • C. Electrical wiring between motors and skid devices to our control cabinet


Mixer Timer

This item will automatically disengage the mixer’s agitators at a predetermined time. This will prevent the “gelling” of the mixer industrial starch contents to heat generated through agitation.

Liquid Caustic Addition

This item includes a pneumatic liquid caustic pump, and precision liquid caustic meter. This allows the use of liquid caustic from a bulk tank or tote bin.

GHG Partner | Corrugated Starch Adhesive Mixers

Since 1963 Ringwood has developed industrial starch systems that reflect current trends in the corrugated industry. Their newest system is the RS-3000, a fully automatic system that features a stainless steel frame, deck and mixer, all controlled by the latest PLC and technology.

The RS-3000 is a build-to-order system. You can tailor the features to match the special needs of your boxplant. A complete base system that can be custom configured…the best of both worlds.

Greene House Group is the exclusive representative in western United States for the Ringwood Company.