Abstract: A mixing shaft (1) is disclosed, used in an assembly (2) of a unit for thorough mixing and comminuting of food products. The mixing shaft (1) comprises a steel core (3), surrounded by a one-piece plastic coating (6) with mixing elements (4). In order to retain the plastic coating (6) on the steel core (3) of the mixing shaft (1), the surface of the steel core (3) has a structured embodiment. The plastic coating (6) is applied to the mixing shaft (1) by means of a particular isostatic pressurized application method.

Abstract: A mixing shaft (1) is disclosed, used in an assembly (2) of a unit for thorough mixing and comminuting of food products. The mixing shaft (1) comprises a steel core (3), surrounded by a one-piece plastic coating (6) with mixing elements (4). In order to retain the plastic coating (6) on the steel core (3) of the mixing shaft (1), the surface of the steel core (3) has a structured embodiment. The plastic coating (6) is applied to the mixing shaft (1) by means of a particular isostatic pressurized application method.

Abstract: A store for work products conveyed along a storage line from an input station to an output station is disclosed. The input station and the output station of the store are constructed and arranged to be operated independently of the other. The store also has a plurality of gondolas, each gondola having a plurality of carrier plates for carrying work products thereon. A first generally circular and continuous conveyor at the input station lifts the gondolas off of the storage line, moves the gondolas through the input station for the placement of work products thereon, and then places the gondolas back onto the storage line for travel to the output station. At the output station a second generally circular and continuous output conveyor lifts the gondolas off of the storage line, moves the gondolas through the output station so that the work products may be removed therefrom, and then places the gondolas back onto the storage line.