Mid-shear mixer for powders and bulk solids
Achieve ultra-short mixing cycles and superior homogeneity without the need for lump breakers, optimizing both mixing efficiency and energy consumption in your production process.
Mixes and Blends Powders, Slurries, and Liquids
The Vitomix Ribbon Screw Mixer from Hosokawa Micron combines efficiency and versatility for diverse industrial applications. It features a unique dual-ribbon design on an orbital arm, facilitating rapid and even mixing by transporting materials vertically within the vessel. This design significantly enhances batch cycle times and mixing homogeneity, crucial for processes involving powders, pastes, and slurries.
Ideal for a range of end-products like protein powder blends, sauce bases, and cosmetic creams, the Vitomix excels in blending operations without requiring lump breakers. Available in capacities from 500 to 10,000 liters, it adapts seamlessly into your production line, supported by precise liquid addition via its integrated spraying system.
Engineered for energy efficiency, the Vitomix reduces operational costs, utilizing a broad speed range of 0.4 m/s to 6.0 m/s for optimal performance. Constructed with reliability in mind, it supports continuous operations while offering quick and thorough discharge capabilities with its specially designed bottom valve.
Compliant with stringent industrial standards, the Vitomix is equipped to handle various cleaning demands with optional CIP systems, ensuring minimal downtime. Customize your mixer with options like corrosion-resistant materials and additional engineering support, tailoring the system to your specific industry needs.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with cycle times up to 8 times faster than traditional mixers.
- Minimizes energy costs through optimized speed control and efficient power use.
- Accommodates versatile mixing needs, reducing the need for multiple equipment types.
- Ensures homogenous product quality without additional lump-breaking steps.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing systems, supporting flexible process configurations.
- Applications
- Coloured products,Fats,Granulated products,Heated/cooled products,Flavoured products,Pastes,Powders,Slurries,Coating powders,Liquids
- End products
- Slurry paints,Cosmetic creams,Instant soup bases,Chocolate coatings,Flavoured drink mixes,Salad dressings,Sauce bases,Confectionery coatings,Protein powder blends,Powdered dairy formulations,Food colour formulations,Spice mixes,Pharmaceutical granules
- Steps before
- Grinding,Size Reduction,Drying,Agglomeration
- Steps after
- Flavouring,Colouring,Granulating,Coating,Packing
- Input ingredients
- powders,pastes,slurries,liquids,fats
- Output ingredients
- homogeneous mixture,lump-free mixture,flavoured powders,coloured powders,coated powders,granulated materials
- 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.
- Agitator speed
- 0.4–6.0 m/s
- Batch size
- 500–10,000 litres
- Transport volume
- Up to 8 times more than conventional mixers
- Motor power
- 1.1–110 kW
- Vessel height
- 1260–3350 mm
- Vessel diameter
- 1230–3200 mm
- Height incl. motor
- 1590–4570 mm
- Mixing technology
- Nauta® enhanced
- Energy efficiency
- Reduces energy costs
- Discharge type
- Bottom discharge valve
- Operation type
- Batch
- Working mechanism
- Ribbon screw mounted on orbital arm
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Mixing speed range
- 0.4 m/s to 6.0 m/s
- Energy efficiency
- Reduces energy costs
- Material handling
- Gentle and mid to low shear
- Transport capacity
- Up to 8 times more than standard mixers
- Discharge method
- Fast and full discharge with bottom discharge valve
- Liquid addition capability
- Liquid spraying system
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Vessel volume
- 500 to 10,000 litres
- Vessel diameter
- 1230 - 3200 mm
- Vessel height
- 1260 - 3350 mm
- Height including motor
- 1590 - 4570 mm
- Discharge method
- Bottom discharge valve
- Control panel type
- PLC/HMI
- Liquid spraying system
- Hollow axle integration with adjustable nozzles
- Discharge method
- Fast and full discharge with bottom discharge valve