Laboratory ploughshare mixer for small-scale production
In laboratory settings, achieving high-quality mixing results is crucial for product and process development. Challenges often include adapting to various applications, ensuring consistent results, and maintaining high mixing efficiency.

Customizable mixers for versatile laboratory applications
The Lödige Ploughshare Mixer is a laboratory mixer designed to deliver high-performance mixing in small-scale production. With drum volumes of 5, 10, 20, or 50 liters, the mixer operates on the principle of a mechanically generated fluid bed. Its ploughshare shovels, arranged on a horizontal mixing shaft, create intense particle movement and optimal surface contact, ensuring homogenous and lump-free mixes. The mixer is versatile due to its speed-adjustable mixing elements and additional choppers. Suitable for a wide range of materials, it facilitates the addition of liquids, granulation, and coating processes. Available from Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH, the mixer finds applications in industries like building materials, chemicals, cosmetics, plastics, metallurgy, food, pharmaceuticals, and environmental technology. The laboratory mixer is made of FDA-approved stainless steel with a user-friendly control system.
Benefits
- Customizable drum volumes for various needs
- Efficient liquid addition and coating capabilities
- Easy access to technical systems for maintenance
- FDA-approved materials ensure safety and compliance
- Versatile applications across multiple industries