Vertical pharma vacuum blender for bulk solids

Optimize your mixing of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical powders with high homogeneity and efficiency, ensuring minimal residue through advanced vertical vacuum technology for seamless integration into existing production lines.

Blends and Homogenizes Bulk Solids Efficiently

The SOLIDMIX Vertical Pharma Vacuum Blender from EKATO is engineered for high-performance blending of powders and granules, catering to chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Its innovative vertical mixer design optimizes the mixing process, using a conical bottom and EKATO SOLIDS-PARAVISC impeller for efficient, homogeneous blending with minimal product residue. Available in various capacities up to 32,000 liters, it supports diverse batch sizes from pilot to full production scales. The SOLIDMIX system integrates seamlessly with existing production lines, featuring CIP systems for efficient, contamination-free cleaning, and ATEX-certified versions for use in hazardous environments. Engineered for energy efficiency, it ensures low operational costs, while customization options allow tailored solutions to specific process needs.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality through homogeneous blending of bulk solids.
  • Minimizes operational costs with energy-efficient mixing technology.
  • Increases productivity with rapid process times and easy scale-up.
  • Reduces maintenance efforts with CIP compatibility and minimal product residue.
  • Accommodates safety requirements with ATEX-certified options for hazardous environments.

General


Applications
Food,Metal powders,Fine chemicals,Environmental applications,Polymer additives,Pigments,Fertilizers,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Iron oxide,Dyes,Nutraceutical blends,Colorants,Instant soup mixes,Ammonium nitrate,Urea,Aluminum powders,Excipients,Snack seasoning blends,Stabilizers,Plasticizers
Steps before
Purification,Grinding,Pre-mixing,Weighing
Steps after
Packing,Coating,Quality Control,Sterilization
Input ingredients
fine chemicals,pigments,fertilizers,metal powders,polymer additives,free-flowing goods,liquid products,viscous products,pasty products
Output ingredients
homogeneous mixtures,mixed solids,fine chemical blends,pigment mixtures,fertilizer blends,metal powder blends,polymer additive mixes
Market info
Ekato is renowned for its expertise in mixing technology and process engineering, providing innovative and high-quality solutions for industrial mixing processes across various sectors, including chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.

Technical Specifications


Mixing Capacity
100 L to 32,000 L
Geometry Type
Conical Bottom
Drive Type
Free-overhung
Wall Clearance
Small
Impeller Type
EKATO SOLIDS-PARAVISC
Energy Efficiency
High
Shearing Effect
Minimal
Power Input
Low Maintenance
System Components Available
CIP,ATEX
Effective Volumes
50 L to 6,300 L
Emptying Efficiency
Almost Complete
Automation Level
CIP system
ATEX Version
Zone 0 to Zone 2

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Working mechanism
Vertical mixing with EKATO SOLIDS-PARAVISC or EKATO ISOPAS impeller
Integrated steps
Mixing,Cleaning in place (CIP)

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Varied based on model size
Vessel Shape
Conical bottom
Discharge Method
Almost complete emptying with minimal yield rates
Drive Shaft
Free-overhung
Impeller Type
EKATO SOLIDS-PARAVISC / EKATO ISOPAS
Effective Volumes
50 L to 32,000 L
Weight
600 kg to 20,000 kg (depending on model)

Custom Options


Impeller type
EKATO SOLIDS-PARAVISC / EKATO ISOPAS