Ribbon blender for homogeneous blending of solids

Achieve perfectly consistent blends with a ribbon blender that ensures rapid and gentle mixing of dry or dry/wet products, eliminating dead spaces and preserving ingredient integrity in every batch.

Blends Granules, Powders, and Solid Ingredients

The Ribbon Blender series from Gpi De Gouwe offers precise and consistent mixing solutions for diverse applications, including food, chocolate, and cosmetic industries. Each model, from the RB100 to RB2000, features dual ribbons that ensure homogeneous blending without product damage. This equipment enables efficient processing of powders, granules, rice, sugars, and spices, achieving mixing times between 2 to 15 minutes per batch with no dead spaces. Available in stainless steel materials (SS304 and SS316L), it accommodates various operational needs with options for heating, cooling, and integration of control panels. Designed for batch operations, these blenders are equipped with features like manual or automated valves, load cells, and CIP cleaning systems, ensuring seamless integration into your production line. Compliance with industry standards and customization options ensure alignment with specific production requirements, making these blenders a versatile addition to any processing department.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with even blending and no dead spaces.
  • Minimizes processing time, achieving homogeneous mixes in as little as 2 minutes.
  • Enhances operational efficiency with customizable features like integrated control panels.
  • Supports versatile production needs with options for heating, cooling, and various material finishes.
  • Facilitates easy maintenance and compliance with CIP cleaning systems and durable stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Food,Soups,Sauces,Granules,Sugars,Cosmetics,Lotions,Flour,Spices,Rice,Powders,Chocolate,Creams,Fruit
End products
Chocolate truffles,Breakfast cereal granola,Facial creams,Confectionery coatings,Fruit preserves,All-purpose flour mix,Jasmine rice blend,Curry spice blend,Pharmaceutical powders,Caster sugar mix,Body lotions
Steps before
Grinding,Emulsification,Drying
Steps after
Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
granules,powders,rice,sugars,spices,flour
Output ingredients
homogeneous mixture of solids
Market info
GPI De Gouwe is known for manufacturing bespoke stainless steel tanks and processing equipment, specializing in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
100–2000 L
Batch mixing time
2–15 minutes
Material Options
SS304,SS316L
Operation type
Batch
Automation
Integrated control panel
Heating and cooling option
Available
Cleaning method
CIP
Valve type
Manual or automated
Dead space
Free from dead spaces
Loadcells
Available

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Mixing time
2 - 15 minutes per batch
Dead space
Completely dead space free
Product damage prevention
Specially designed ribbon
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Cleaning method
CIP

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
SS304,SS316L
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product type
Granules / Powders / Rice / Sugars / Spices / Flour


FDA materials
SS304,SS316L

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Varies with model
Tank Size
100 to 2000 liters
Feed/Discharge Method
Inner and outer ribbon
Control Panel Type
Integrated control panel
Compact Footprint
Customizable

Custom Options


Material type
SS304,SS316L
Heating option
Heated
Cooling option
Cooled
Control panel type
Integrated control panel
Valve options
Manual or automated valves
Cleaning option
CIP cleaning
Lid type
Lid equipped with removable grate
Seals
Various seals
Surface finishes
Various surface finishes