Conical paddle mixer for accurate powder blending
Achieve precise blending of fragile powders and liquids with a versatile batch mixer, designed for processes demanding high accuracy and gentle handling to maintain product integrity.
Mixes, Dries, and Processes Powders and Liquids
The Conical Paddle Mixer (CPM) by Hosokawa Micron is a versatile batch mixer designed to excel in mixing, drying, and reaction processes across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals. Its conical structure and central paddle rotor enable both vertical and axial mixing motions, optimizing the dispersion and integration of fragile powders and liquids throughout your production cycle. This mixer handles high-temperature processing and vacuum drying effectively, making it ideal for products like baby formula, dried soup mixes, and pharmaceutical granules. With volumes ranging from 50 to over 15,000 litres, the CPM accommodates diverse batch sizes with precision, while its energy-efficient design minimizes operational costs. Built with options for stainless steel construction, it meets rigorous industry standards such as GMP and ensures robust corrosion resistance. Enhanced with optional liquid spraying systems and advanced outlet valving, the mixer can be tailored to specific production needs. Its adaptable control system supports easy integration into existing production lines, and the available CIP systems ensure thorough and quick cleaning between batches, maintaining high hygiene standards.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality with gentle mixing to minimize product distortion.
- Reduces operational costs through energy-efficient motor optimization.
- Versatile processing capabilities accommodate a wide range of applications and industries.
- Facilitates seamless production flow with fast and complete discharge design.
- Supports high hygiene standards with easy cleaning and FDA-approved access seals.
- Applications
- Instant agglomerates,High-temperature processing of powders,Low-temperature drying with liquid recovery,Product batches for sterilisation,High-temperature processing of liquids,Product batches for pasteurisation,Fragile powders,Powders with liquids,Vacuum drying
- End products
- Spice blends,Baby formula,Dried soup mixes,Protein shakes,Nutritional drink powders,Dried fruit powders,Ceramic powders,Effervescent tablets,Instant coffee,Pharmaceutical granules
- Steps before
- Agglomeration,Size Reduction,Powder Analysis,Grinding,Purification
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Pasteurization,Drying,Packing,Coating
- Input ingredients
- fragile powders,instant agglomerates,powders with liquids
- Output ingredients
- mixed powders,sterilised and pasteurised product batches,dried powders
- Market info
- Hosokawa Micron is renowned for specializing in the manufacturing of powder and particle processing technologies, including mixing, drying, and milling equipment. They are respected for their innovative solutions and engineering excellence in industrial engineered-to-order equipment markets.
- Batch size
- 50 to over 15,000 liters
- Vessel diameter
- 500 - 3000 mm
- Outlet diameter
- 80 - 500 mm
- Height incl. motor and ball valve
- 1250 - 7250 mm
- Typical motor power
- 0.25 - 30 kW
- Rotor speed
- 1 - 10 m/s
- Discharge method
- Fast and full discharge
- Energy efficiency
- Energy efficient
- Mixing process optimization
- Adjustable rotation speed
- Working mechanism
- Vertical and axial motion
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Energy efficiency
- Energy efficient
- Automation level
- Controllable rotor speed
- Cleaning method
- Hybrid (manual/CIP)
- Changeover time
- Fast
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Suitable for food powders
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean design
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel construction
- Density/particle size
- 0.1–5 g/cm³ / 1–2000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Vessel shape
- Conical
- Vessel diameter
- 500 - 3000 mm
- Height incl. motor and ball valve
- 1250 - 7250 mm
- Discharge method
- Fast and full discharge
- Volume
- 50 to over 15,000 litres
- Control panel type
- PLC / HMI panel
- Rotor speed adjustment
- 1–10 m/s
- Discharge method
- Fast and full discharge options
- Outlet type
- Side outlets,slide gate bottom outlets,ball segment valves
- Liquid spraying system
- Air-supported or non-air-supported nozzles
- Access door
- Dust and watertight closure with FDA-approved seals
- Sampling system
- Heavy-duty sampler with extended lifetime seals
- Lump breaker
- Lump breaker with optional liquid injection
- Temperature control
- Optimal temperature control mechanism
- Size range
- 50 to over 15,000 litres