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Do you have a sweet tooth, or are you more into a warm loaf of bread for a savory lunch? The bakery shop window displays something for everyone, from baguettes over croissants to muffins. Bakery products are a wide range of baked goods prepared from flour or meal derived from grains. These undergo mixing, fermentation, and baking processes with the help of bakery processing equipment such as a series of low- and high-speed mixers, fermentation tanks, and baking chambers.

Bakery

With over one-third of the population consuming it daily in different forms, coffee is one of the most popular processed beverages worldwide. Not only serving as drinks, but coffee is also often regarded as a culture. Coffee manufacturing is a knowledge-intensive industry. Coffee beans from different regions will reveal different tastes, while the level of caffeine could also be different. When it comes to coffee bean processing, the range of roasts varies from light golden brown all the way to dark. The method of tasting coffee differs between countries, habits, and tools.

Coffee

We continuously talk to suppliers of feed processing technologies that have important know-how on how to create the smarter, better, and greener feed products we need to kickstart a better tomorrow. Are you into making animal feed or pet food and looking for ways to improve your production process? Let’s navigate the world of feed production technologies together!

Feed

Continuous

In the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, achieving a homogenous mixture and consistent emulsion despite varying product viscosities is essential. Reliable temperature control and the ability to operate under vacuum are crucial to ensure product quality and stability during the mixing process.
<h2>Achieve homogeneous mixing and emulsification</h2>
The MCR Counter-Rotating Blender by INOXPA is designed for mixing and homogenizing dispersed products at a controlled temperature, regardless of viscosity. Featuring an anchor-type agitator and counter-rotating blades, it ensures thorough mixing and emulsifying. The units can operate under vacuum, from -1 to 0.5 bar, with an operating temperature range of -7 to 120 ºC. Equipped with a CIP system for easy cleaning, it supports monitoring of temperature, pressure, pH, weight, and viscosity. This makes it suitable for a range of applications from pharmaceutical creams and gels to food industry sauces and emulsions. Built to FDA standards, it includes AISI 316 stainless steel parts in contact with the product and optional weighing and lid lifting systems.

Counter-rotating blender for cosmetic and pharmaceutical mixing

Blending

An emulsifier is used to mix two immiscible liquids. Heating or cooling requirements during emulsification, overpressure or vacuum requirements, the need for wall scrapers, design of the mixing head, the viscosity of the liquids, and the desired droplet size are all important considerations when selecting an emulsifying system. Emulsifiers are typically used in the food industry for the production of batters, creams, and sauces, in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry for the production of creams and lotions, and in the chemical industry for the production of paint and other emulsions.

Emulsifying

Homogenization is the process of reducing particle size in mixtures to improve the consistency, uniformity, and stability of the product. The choice of a homogenizer depends on the nature of the product, desired particle size, the physical state of the ingredients, and pressure requirements during the process. Homogenization is widely used in the biotech industry for cell lysis and in the pharmaceutical industry for the emulsification of creams and ointments; it also finds applications in the cosmetics and food industries for improving the consistency and uniformity of various products.

Homogenization

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

Vacuum

liquid

Industrial

Combining powders with liquids can be challenging, especially in food processing where homogeneous mixing is critical for product quality. Issues such as lump formation and inconsistent mixing can lead to quality control problems and inefficient processing times.
<h2>Achieve homogeneous mixing with ease</h2>
The INOXPA M-226/M-440 Blender is an industrial-grade powder-liquid blender designed to deliver consistent, lump-free mixing. It features a vertical assembly with a centrifugal pump impeller and double-wall pipe to keep solids and liquids separate before mixing. This design avoids lump formation and ensures a homogeneous mix. The liquid's high entry speed creates a vacuum at the impeller's center, drawing in solids for efficient blending. Users can regulate solids introduction via a valve at the hopper's bottom. With components made of AISI 316L stainless steel and EPDM gaskets, the blender is both durable and compliant with sanitary standards. Ideal for applications such as reconstituting powdered milk, creating syrups, and preparing brines, the M-226/M-440 is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Powder liquid blender for food processing

Powder

solid

In industries such as dairy and beverages, achieving a consistent mixture of powdered solids in liquids can be challenging without appropriate equipment. Traditional methods often result in uneven mixing or require excessive manual intervention, compromising product quality and efficiency.
<h2>Achieves homogeneous mixing and dissolves powders</h2>
The MM Table Blender by INOXPA is designed to dissolve solids and powders efficiently in recirculated liquids. The unit features a centrifugal pump with a venturi system and a hopper with a butterfly valve, enabling precise addition and mixing of solids. This model includes an option for an in-line mixer to ensure complete dissolution of any lumps. Its operation is straightforward: when the hopper valve opens, solids are drawn into the pump’s casing, achieving uniform dissolution through continued recirculation. Ideal for applications such as the preparation of pharmaceutical syrups, pectin dissolution in glucose for marmalade, and sugar dissolution for syrup production, the blender meets strict hygiene standards and allows for easy cleaning without disassembly. The system’s versatility extends to applications such as milk reconstitution and stabilization in dairy production. Constructed with high-grade materials like AISI 316L for parts in contact with the product, it ensures durability and compliance with hygiene regulations.

Powder blender for liquid mixing applications

Circulation

Dissolution

When blending solids into highly viscous liquids, conventional blenders often falter due to increased viscosity, causing uneven mixing and prolonged processing times. Industries working with pectin, gums, or juice concentrates face significant challenges achieving smooth blends.
<h2>Add solids to high viscosity liquids effortlessly</h2>
The PB Blender from INOXPA is designed to handle the blending of solids into highly viscous liquids with ease. This model features a progressing cavity pump, suitable for viscosities up to 15,000 cP, and an in-line mixer with a venturi system for efficient suction. A hopper equipped with a butterfly valve ensures precise addition of solids, creating negative pressure at the base to facilitate smooth blending. The blender’s hygienic design and easy-to-disassemble parts make it ideal for industries such as food processing, especially where products like pectin, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and various gums are commonly used. The PB Blender meets ISO 2852 standards and includes features like stainless steel construction, automatic valves, and a control panel for streamlined operations.

Blender for high viscosity products

Batch

When preparing coffee blends, achieving precise ingredient ratios is critical to ensure the desired flavor profiles. Consistent and accurate dosing can be challenging, especially when dealing with multiple coffee varieties and batch sizes.
<h2>Guarantee precise blending and dosing</h2>
The IMA Petroncini Roasted Coffee Weighing and Blending system is designed to deliver high recipe accuracy for coffee blends. Utilizing three loading cells and LINE-S Cone Valve technology, the system provides accurate dosing by functioning in three distinct positions: open, closed, and fine dosing. This technology, combined with a pneumatic actuator, ensures volume optimization and reduces product contamination through its dust-tight suction feature. Additionally, the system's easy maintenance and self-cleaning capabilities, facilitated by compressed air injection, minimize downtime. This equipment is especially beneficial for producers who blend various coffee varieties before packaging or grinding.

Roasted coffee weighing and blending system

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

Weighing

In industries where precise blending of fragile powders or high-temperature processing of powders with liquids is required, achieving uniform mixing without damaging the product can be challenging. Controlling temperature and ensuring minimal product distortion is crucial in these scenarios.
<h2>Blend powders with high accuracy</h2>
The Conical Paddle Mixer (CPM) from Hosokawa Micron is a versatile batch mixer designed for mixing, drying, and reaction processes. It features a conical-shaped vessel and a central paddle rotor that creates vertical and axial motion, ensuring thorough and gentle mixing. The CPM is available in volumes from 50 to over 15,000 liters, making it suitable for small-scale to large-scale industrial applications. Its design allows optimization of the mixing process by adjusting the rotation speed, typically between 1 and 10 m/s, to control the mixing energy. Key applications include the mixing of fragile powders, powders with liquids, and high-temperature processing. The CPM can also handle tasks such as sterilization, pasteurization, and vacuum drying with liquid recovery. Ancillary options include various outlet valves, liquid spraying systems, samplers, lump breakers, and access doors with FDA-approved seals.

Conical paddle mixer for accurate powder blending

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

The Pasteurization process is the method of subjecting liquids to mild heat at a specific temperature and time, and quickly cooling them down again in order to destroy pathogens in your fermented or semi-fermented products. Thus, increasing the shelf life of the manufactured products. Untreated microorganisms may lead to diseases, spoilage, or unwanted fermentation. Most pasteurization equipment operate in a continuous method using plate heat exchangers to keep a uniform level of high efficiency sterilization.

Pasteurizing

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

In the powder processing industry, achieving homogeneous mixing of dry powders can be a challenging task. Variations in powder densities, particle sizes, and flow characteristics often complicate the blending process, leading to inconsistent product quality.
<h2>Achieve uniform powder blends efficiently</h2>
The Conical Screw Mixer by Hosokawa Micron is designed for the uniform mixing of dry powders, pastes, and slurries. This mixer features a conical design that ensures gentle handling of materials, reducing product degradation. The rotating screw simultaneously transports material vertically and radially, ensuring a homogeneous mix. Its design allows for the complete discharge of the product, minimizing cross-contamination and product loss. The mixer is suitable for a wide range of applications, including pharmaceuticals, food production, chemicals, and cosmetics. Additionally, the Conical Screw Mixer is available in various sizes to meet different production requirements, from laboratory-scale to large industrial capacities.

Conical screw mixer for powder blending

In food processing, achieving smooth, lump-free emulsions and dispersions can be challenging, especially when working with ingredients like cheese, sauces, and mayonnaise. Traditional methods often fall short in delivering the desired texture and stability, resulting in increased thickener use and production costs.
<h2>Create stable emulsions and dispersions</h2>
The Magnet for Emulsion Technology (M4E) from Hochland Natec produces the smoothest, lump-free emulsions and dispersions by combining turbulent flow conditions with the LORENTZ force of a permanent magnetic field. This combination causes particles to spin and collide, resulting in their deformation and break-up. Once the product has passed through the magnet, it is perfectly dispersed or emulsified in a single pass. This technology eliminates the need for mechanical high shear, leading to significantly lower thickener requirements and reduced raw material consumption. The M4E technology is ideal for applications in soups, sauces, dressings, meat products, baby food, and specialty food industries. It is cost-effective, has a small footprint, and ensures high yield with lower energy and maintenance costs.

Magnet for emulsion technology for lump-free blends

Dispersing systems are used to produce emulsions of two immiscible liquids or dispersions of solid particles in a liquid medium. The mixers generally operate on the rotor/stator principle and apply a high shear force on the suspended particles to break them down. The choice of a dispersion mixer depends on the physical state of the material being dispersed, the continuous or batch nature of the process, desired particle size, and the viscosity of the mixture. Dispersion mixers are widely used in the food industry for the dispersion of solid ingredients in oil or water and in the coatings industry for the dispersion of pigments.

Dispersing

In industrial food processing, achieving consistent blending of ingredients such as processed cheese or meat products can be challenging. Traditional mixing systems may fall short when it comes to efficiency and uniformity, particularly in high-capacity environments.
<h2>Automates ingredient blending and feeding</h2>
The Natec Network Blending Cell by Hochland Natec combines the efficient mixing capabilities of the Gold Peg Twin Shaft Ribbon Blender with a reliable, constant feed system. This unit offers a highly automated solution that can operate independently or as part of a broader process with the RotaTherm® continuous cooker. The system supports a range of applications including processed cheese, meat products, fruits, vegetables, baby food, specialty food, and pet food. With a working capacity of up to 5,000 kg and a full CIP system for easy cleaning, this stainless steel blender ensures a robust and sanitary production environment. Designed for various configurations, the unit can also be customized with additional platforms inclusive of stairs and handrails.

Twin ribbon blender for processed cheese and meat products

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

In meat processing, ensuring thorough mixing, marinating, and blending of ingredients is crucial for product quality and consistency. Manual methods can often lead to uneven distribution and longer processing times, affecting overall efficiency and outcome.
<h2>Achieve consistent results with vacuum tumbling</h2>
The Type CVM by Henneken Tumbler is a versatile vacuum tumbler available in sizes ranging from 150 liters to 600 liters. It is designed for multifunctional use, making it suitable for various applications like tumbling, marinating, mixing, and blending. Equipped with a unique tumbling arm featuring a special wiping rubber, it ensures a clean drum surface and homogenous mixing. The combination of a tumbling arm and a mixing arm allows for intensive blending, meeting the professional requirements of the meat processing industry. The system offers models with specifications ranging from 1 kW to 7 kW power, and RPM settings from 3 to 20 to match different processing needs. Some models come with optional cooling features and are available with or without a rack or loading arm for greater operational flexibility.

Vacuum tumbler for mixing, blending, and marinating

Marinating

Tumbling

Ensuring that multiple components are combined in precise proportions can be challenging, especially in food processing applications requiring consistent blending. Maintaining strict portioning of higher cost ingredients while ensuring accurate labeling without overcompensation adds to the complexity.
<h2>Achieve perfectly blended products</h2>
The Ishida CCW Blending Multihead Weigher by Heat and Control is designed to combine multiple components into perfectly blended products. Each component is accurately weighed by dedicated heads on the same multihead weigher, which then combine the components to the specified total target weight before discharging together to the packaging machine. This approach helps to maintain tight weight control and strict portioning, minimizing the need for overcompensation of ingredients. Ideal for applications including frozen vegetable mixes, candy assortments, multi-component cereals, and more, this weigher ensures that each package meets label requirements while maintaining high efficiency and accuracy.

Blending multihead weigher for accurate component mixing

Pilot

For research and development applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and nutraceuticals, versatile and space-efficient blending equipment is essential. Challenges include managing multiple blending requirements while maintaining efficiency and ease of operation.
<h2>Perform multiple blending functions easily</h2>
The Vario Blend Module from Hanningfield Process Systems is designed to perform multiple blending functions using a single drive unit. It caters to lab and pilot applications with a capacity of up to 50 liters. This module supports various vessel types including IBC, V-Shell, Double Cone, and Drum, allowing for rapid interchangeability using a Tri-Clamp system in under a minute. The Vario Blend Module includes an ergonomic vessel loading trolley for easy handling. By simply unclamping one vessel and replacing it with another, the system provides a streamlined and cost-effective solution. This flexibility makes it ideal for applications requiring frequent changes in blend types, ensuring consistent performance across different processes.

Laboratory and pilot scale blending module

In industries such as pharmaceuticals and food processing, there is a need for creating uniform batches of products. Achieving consistent blending of powders while minimizing contamination and downtime between batches is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards.
<h2>Ensure uniform blending with minimal downtime.</h2>
The Hanningfield Uni-Blend bin blenders are designed for the gentle tumbling of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and drums, providing a consistency in batch uniformity. These blenders have a ‘Blend-in-the-Bin’ feature, enabling immediate batch switchover without the need for wash down, optimizing productivity. Available in pedestal, through-the-wall, or post hoist mounted setups, they offer flexibility to cater to different spatial and operational requirements. The Uni-Blend bin blenders are constructed from stainless steel, meeting GMP requirements and suitable for sanitary applications across the pharmaceutical, food, and allied industries. They handle container sizes up to 2000 litres and a maximum Safe Working Load (SWL) of 1000kgs, making them adaptable for various production scales. The control systems can be configured to comply with 21 CFR Part 11 standards, ensuring regulatory adherence. Support for full validation documentation (FS/DS, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ) and EN10204 3.1 mill certificates are also available.

Industrial bin blenders for uniform batch production

In industries such as food processing and pharmaceuticals, achieving a perfectly homogeneous blend of dry materials is crucial. Mixing granules, powders, spices, or flour without clumping or unequal distribution can be a significant challenge.
<h2>Achieve uniform mixing with minimal product damage</h2>
The Ribbon Blender from GPI De Gouwe is designed for the efficient and homogeneous mixing of dry substances. Utilizing two mixing ribbons—an inner and an outer ribbon—the blender ensures continuous and thorough mixing, eliminating dead spaces in the batch. Mixing times range from 2 to 15 minutes, depending on the product. Available in capacities from 100 to 2000 liters, it can be customized with various materials such as SS304 and SS316L, and additional features like integrated control panels, heating/cooling options, and CIP cleaning systems. Ideal for granules, powders, rice, sugars, spices, and flour, the Ribbon Blender is configurable to meet specific processing needs.

Ribbon blender for homogeneous blending of solids

When aiming to achieve a consistent coffee blend, accurate and uniform mixing of various coffee beans is crucial. The challenge lies in ensuring each batch maintains uniform characteristics without manual effort and minimizing variations.
<h2>Blend coffee beans accurately and efficiently</h2>
The Giesen Mixer is designed to blend coffee beans smoothly and uniformly. This mixer allows you to load beans through the top and retrieve the blended beans through an easily accessible release valve. Available in 150 and 300 kg capacities, it offers precise rotation speed adjustment and is mobile for convenient placement. The unit's construction facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance. Giesen's mixer is appropriately tailored for large batch blending and ensures consistent results with minimal manual labor. A user-friendly interface makes operating the mixer straightforward, ensuring you can achieve the desired blend efficiently.

Mixer for blending coffee beans

In the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing of low dosage, highly potent products poses significant challenges. Achieving minimal batch sizes without compromising on mixing homogeneity is essential for both early phase development and full-scale production.
<h2>Combine batch and continuous manufacturing processes</h2>
The Mini Batch Blender GBM 10 P by Gericke is designed to blend for continuous manufacturing of solids. It offers a semi-continuous approach, bridging the advantages of traditional batch processes with those of continuous manufacturing. The system allows for minimal batch sizes, ranging from less than 1 kg to 3 kg, and accommodates production rates of 0 to 20 kg/h without requiring scale-up. This flexibility makes it suitable for low dosage, highly potent products. The blender is equipped with advanced features like high containment and Wash-in-Place (WIP) capabilities, ensuring minimal operator exposure and easier cleaning processes. Suitable for integrating Process Analytical Technology (PAT), the system is designed for simple feeder startup and material tracking without the need for Residence Time Distribution (RTD) modeling.

Mini batch blender for pharmaceutical solids

In food production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical processing, achieving consistent and uniform mixtures of various ingredients is crucial. Traditional batch mixing methods often struggle to maintain homogeneity, resulting in inconsistent product quality and inefficiencies in scale-up processes.
<h2>Ensures uniform, continuous blending</h2>
The Gericke Continuous Mixer GCM is designed to deliver optimal radial and axial mixing, ensuring high homogeneity with low relative standard deviation (RSD). Developed with over 50 years of experience in continuous mixing and in collaboration with academic institutions, the mixing tools and layout are finely tuned for precise blending. The system allows for easy adjustment of residence time and energy input, making it versatile for various products and recipes. The design includes interchangeable housings and mixing tools, facilitating minimal start-up losses, fast and hygienic cleaning, and efficient residue discharge. This makes the Gericke GCM ideal for industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.

Continuous mixer for homogeneous blending

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, achieving a uniform blend of powders and granules is crucial to ensure consistent quality and efficacy of the final product. Traditional blending methods can often leave dead zones or require cumbersome maintenance.
<h2>Eliminates dead areas and reduces maintenance</h2>
The Double Cone Blender by Freund is designed for the efficient dry blending of pharmaceutical powders and granules. This system features a blending vessel with rounded corners to remove dead areas and improve blending uniformity. It includes an inspection hatch and discharge butterfly valve for easy access and operation. The motor is directly attached to the shaft, which eliminates the need for belts or chains, reducing maintenance operations and noise. The electrical control panel and mechanical drive system are housed inside self-standing support legs, providing a compact and organized setup. A safety switch on the hinged gate ensures operation ceases when the gate is open. Constructed from AISI 316L stainless steel for product contact parts, the blender meets high sanitary standards with internal polishing RA ≤ 0.4 μm and external satin RA ≤ 0.8 μm. With blending volumes ranging from 125 L to 4000 L, and equipped with options for hazardous locations, automatic management, and vacuum loading, the blender is versatile for various pharmaceutical needs.

Pharmaceutical powders and granules dry blending

Entry level

In laboratory settings or small-scale production, achieving uniform blending of small batches of powders or dry granules is essential. Ensuring consistency while maintaining the flexibility to handle different blending volumes and types is often a challenge.
<h2>Blend small batches efficiently and flexibly</h2>
The BLEND-LAB Pilot by Freund is a mobile laboratory blender ideal for blending small batches of powders or dry granules. It offers interchangeable containers in Double Cone, ‘V’, Bin, and Drum shapes, with capacities up to 50 liters. Each container allows for specific blending needs and flexibility. The blender includes an option for a 15° double tilt axis with the bin version. The system can be equipped with PLC and touch screen for precise recipe control, storing up to 150 recipes. Safety features like a Lexan safety barrier and micro switch also ensure secure operation. The unit is lightweight and mobile, making it easy to move between different laboratories or production settings.

Pilot blender for small batch powder blending

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, the precise mixing of powder ingredients is crucial for ensuring product uniformity and quality. Challenges include achieving homogeneous blends and minimizing contamination during material transfer and handling.
<h2>Achieves uniform powder blending</h2>
The FabLife Blender by Fabtech is designed to mix powders and granules with gentle tumbling, ensuring uniform blending of ingredients. These blenders are available in various models such as Bin, Octagonal, V-type, and Double Cone, catering to different capacities and applications. Constructed with SS 316/SS 316L, all product contact parts are mirror-finished for easy cleaning and compliance with cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11. The system's closed-loop material transfer enhances mixing efficiency and improves material handling upstream and downstream. The device features user-programmable PLC operations and 360-degree rotation in a diagonally eccentric plane. Various blade configurations can be adapted to suit specific processes and materials.

Pharmaceutical powder blender

Handling

In R&D laboratories, achieving a homogenous mixture of sensitive, solid, well-flowing bulk materials can be challenging. Ensuring uniform distribution without damaging the material often requires specialized blending solutions.
<h2>Blend bulk solids evenly and gently</h2>
The V-Mixer VB-3 by ERWEKA GmbH is designed for gentle and thorough blending of solid, well-flowing bulk materials. The V-shaped stainless steel mixing vessel, combined with a rotary motion reaching up to 140 rpm, ensures an even and consistent mixture, making it ideal for sensitive materials. The mixer is equipped with three large openings, providing easy access for filling, emptying, and cleaning, enhancing usability and maintenance. The mixing container has a volume of 3 liters, with optimal working conditions ranging from a minimum of 0.2 liters to a maximum of 2 liters at speeds of 10-14 rpm. All materials that come into contact with the product are made of stainless steel, ensuring durability and cleanliness.

V-mixer for solid bulk material blending

Manual

In laboratory settings, achieving a uniform mixture of powders or granules can be challenging. This is essential for ensuring consistent product quality, especially in pharmaceuticals, food processing, and materials science. Using simple manual mixing methods often results in uneven blends and inconsistent outcomes.
<h2>Achieve uniform blending with tumbling motion</h2>
The Cube Mixer KB by ERWEKA uses a tumbling motion to produce a homogenous blend in a short time. This is achieved with three stainless steel rods positioned within the cube, enhancing the mixing action. The mixer attaches to the drive unit via the ERWEKA Universal Gear UG, allowing operation at various angles for optimal efficiency. Available in versions made of acrylic glass or stainless steel, it suits different laboratory needs. The KB 15 model has a 3.5-liter capacity, while the KB 20 and KB 20 S models offer an 8-liter capacity, all operating at a 40% working capacity.

Tumbling cube mixer for homogeneous blending

In industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical manufacturing, the need for a homogeneous powder blend is critical. Traditional mixing methods may not always achieve the desired uniformity, leading to inconsistencies in product quality and performance.
<h2>Achieve consistent and gentle powder mixing</h2>
The Conical Powder Mixer by Endülüs Krom is designed to provide optimal mixing performance for powders and other dry bulk materials. With no gaskets or bearings in the product area, this mixer eliminates the risk of lubricant contamination, ensuring the purity of your blend. Its conical shape and rotational motion enable thorough mixing while minimizing wear and distortion of the particles. Additionally, the gentle handling is ideal for fragile or sensitive materials. Offering low energy consumption and reduced maintenance costs, this mixer is a reliable solution for various industries. Available in a range of sizes, it can be tailored to both small and large batch requirements. Notably, it also supports blending, drying, and granulation processes, making it a versatile tool for multiple applications.

Conical powder mixer for uniform powder blending

Granulation

In pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries, achieving a high degree of homogeneity in bulk solids mixing is crucial. Traditional methods often leave residues and have long process times, impacting productivity.
<h2>Ensure homogeneous mixing of bulk solids</h2>
The EKATO Vertical Pharma Vacuum Blender, part of the SOLIDMIX series, is designed specifically for high-performance mixing of free-flowing bulk solids. Featuring the patented EKATO ISOPAS or SOLIDS-PARAVISC impeller, it ensures effective vertical mixing with minimal shear. The drive shaft is free-overhung, eliminating the need for product-wetted bearings inside the vessel, thus reducing maintenance. The conical bottom and small wall clearance enable complete vessel emptying and minimal residue. The product is efficiently moved upwards by the wall and flows downward in the center, guaranteeing short process times and high productivity. Available in sizes ranging from 100 liters to 32,000 liters, this blender can fulfill diverse industrial needs.

Vertical pharma vacuum blender for bulk solids

In modern brewing, achieving consistent beer quality is crucial. Brewers need precise control over the blending and carbonation process to ensure the product meets exacting quality standards. Traditional methods often falter in precision, impacting the end product's consistency and taste.
<h2>Control water/beer ratio and carbonate accurately</h2>
The Carbo Blender by Easybrau-Velo (Omnia Technologies) is designed to blend beer and water with precise ratio control, adjusting either original gravity or alcohol content via PLC control. It ensures effective and highly accurate blending. Following blending, carbonation occurs at the inlet of a dissolution tube where CO2 is injected. The set of static mixers, tailored to specific process conditions, disperses and dissolves CO2 completely and bubble-free. This system is ideal for breweries aiming to achieve consistent product quality with each batch.

Beer blending and carbonation system

Carbonation

Producing high-quality carbonated drinks requires precise control during preparation to ensure consistent flavor and carbonation levels. Achieving this requires reliable in-line batching and blending of ingredients, as well as accurate carbonation techniques.
<h2>Achieve consistent blending and carbonation</h2>
The PREMIX system from Della Toffola is an in-line batching and blending solution designed for preparing carbonated drinks. This system blends the final syrup with deaerated water before proceeding to carbonation. Built with a robust structure and high-quality components, it offers excellent process control. The system allows for varying degrees of carbonation and features a PLC with a touchscreen for simple operation. High precision in water and syrup batching is maintained by an electronic blending unit with a double flowmeter. The process phases include water deaeration, water/syrup batching and blending, carbonation, and transfer to a storage tank.

In-line batching and blending system for carbonated drinks

Batching

In the beverage industry, ensuring the homogeneity of solutions that contain solid pieces is challenging. Maintaining the integrity of these pieces while achieving a consistent blend is crucial for product quality and consumer satisfaction.
<h2>Blend beverages with whole pieces seamlessly</h2>
The batching systems developed by Della Toffola (Omnia Technologies) are equipped with specialized blenders designed to maintain the wholeness of pieces within the solution while ensuring a homogeneous mix. These systems are particularly vital for producing beverages that require the inclusion of fruit chunks, grains, or other solid components. The blenders handle the delicate balance between effectively mixing the liquid and preserving the texture and integrity of the pieces, preventing damage and ensuring the pieces remain intact. This capability is essential for maintaining the intended quality and consistency of the final product in industries such as winemaking, cider production, and the broader beverage sector.

Solution blenders for chunk-containing beverages

In beverage production, precise ingredient batching and blending are crucial for consistent quality. Challenges include accurate measurement and thorough mixing to prevent product inconsistencies and waste.
<h2>Ensures precise ingredient batching and blending</h2>
The automatic or semi-automatic ingredient batching and blending systems from Della Toffola are designed for continuous or sequential batching. They utilize weight or magnetic instruments for accurate measurements, ensuring consistent quality in beverage production. These systems help achieve precise ingredient proportions, improve production efficiency, and minimize waste. Ideal for various beverage applications, they offer flexibility with automatic adjustments and streamlined operations. Della Toffola, a leader in the industry for over 50 years, integrates advanced technologies to meet the demands of modern production environments.

Automatic ingredient batching and blending systems

Industrial measurement equipment is used as a crucial step before products leave the production line. These measuring instruments check for correct dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a wide range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized measuring tools allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

In various industries, blending powders uniformly can be challenging. Achieving an efficient and thorough mix without the inclusion of dead spaces is crucial to ensure product consistency and quality.
<h2>Optimizes mixing and ensures complete discharge</h2>
The Guedu® mixing agitator by De Dietrich Process Systems is designed for optimal powder blending. The system employs a vortex motion, creating three distinct mixing effects: division, separation by thin layer, and dispersion. It features a cylindrical vessel with a flat base, minimal clearance between the vessel and agitator, and a discharge door flush with the vessel wall to prevent carry-over between batches and ensure efficient discharge. High-speed lump breakers, either side or top-mounted, are used for achieving desired mixing efficiency. The construction eliminates dead spaces and the unit can be charged from the top, with discharge options including manual or automatic side discharge doors or valves.

Powder blender for efficient mixing and discharge

In laboratory settings, blending small batches of powders or dry granules requires precision and flexibility in handling different types of materials. With limited space available, equipment designed for compactness and versatility can be essential for achieving consistent results.
<h2>Blend small powder batches accurately</h2>
The BLEND-LAB Mini by Freund is designed for laboratory applications to blend small batches of powders or dry granules efficiently. This benchtop blender features a compact design suitable for installation in small spaces. It comes with interchangeable containers, including “V”, Double Cone, Bin, and Drum types, all with a capacity of up to 15 liters. The blender utilizes a Triclover connection for easy replacement of containers. Adjustable blending speeds (5-30 RPM) and blending times ensure optimal mixing. Safety is prioritized with a Lexan safety barrier and micro switch. Additionally, the blender includes a PLC and touchscreen controls with the capability to store up to 150 recipes.

Benchtop laboratory powder blender

In the food processing industry, achieving consistent product quality during mixing and blending is crucial. This process often requires controlling air content, temperature, and ensuring sanitary conditions to meet regulatory standards.
<h2>Facilitates efficient vacuum mixing and blending</h2>
The PrimeMix Vacuum Mixer/Blender from Cozzini (Middleby) is designed for heavy-duty daily use in food processing environments. Constructed with stainless steel and a fine sanitary finish, it ensures long-lasting durability and easy maintenance due to minimal wear parts. The system provides quick and easy vacuum loading, crucial for applications requiring air removal. It offers both standard and programmable Allen-Bradley controls for flexibility in operation. Paddle designs, including standard, overlapping, and ribbon-style agitators, cater to various mixing needs. Capacities range from 100 to 15,000 lbs (45 to 6800 kg), accommodating small to large production scales. For temperature-sensitive applications, optional glycol jacketing or CO2 injection cooling systems are available. The equipment is USDA accepted and CE approved, conforming to AMI sanitary equipment design principles.

Vacuum mixer/blender for food processing

A loading system feeds your continuous or batch processing machine with the specified material or item in line with the flow of production. Loaders transfer the articles from one stage of preparation to the next with uniformity and accuracy.

Loading

In the plastics compounding industry, achieving a consistent and homogeneous blend of multiple ingredients is crucial. Challenges often arise with maintaining precise material proportions, especially when dealing with up to eight different components.
<h2>Accurately blend up to 8 materials</h2>
The Gravimetric Batch Blender from Coperion is specifically designed for the plastics compounding process. This blender sequentially dispenses up to eight ingredients into a common weighing hopper to ensure accurate proportions. The materials are then released into a mixing chamber, resulting in a consistent and homogeneous blend. The advanced metering and weighing system of the Gravimetric Batch Blender ensures ingredient accuracy of +/- 0.02% per batch. This system features a robust design made of 11-gauge steel, an intuitive color touchscreen, and integrated loading platforms for material loaders or vacuum receivers. It is ideal for use over an extruder inlet, where the extruder controls the flow. The Gravimetric Batch Blender is compatible with Coperion K-Tron twin screw feeders for handling difficult powder additives, making it versatile for various demanding applications.

Gravimetric batch blender for plastics compounding

When working in a laboratory setting, you often need to deagglomerate, blend, or granulate small batch samples. Handling materials like fine powders, pastes, and slurries efficiently can be challenging without the right equipment, potentially slowing down your development processes.
<h2>Deagglomerates fine powders and mixes liquids</h2>
The Caleva Mixer Granulator Blender (MGB) is a versatile laboratory tool designed for mixing, blending, and granulating small batch samples efficiently. This component of the Caleva Multi Lab stands out for its ability to handle a wide range of materials, such as fine powders, pastes, and slurries with batch sizes from 10 g to 50 g or liquid samples ranging from 20 ml to 170 ml. Equipped with different mixing bowl and blade sets, including water jacketed bowls and bowl inserts, the MGB enables tailored batch processing based on product properties. Ideal for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and chemical processing, the MGB allows quick changes between trials, speeding up research and development with less product use. Caleva Process Solutions tests confirm the MGB's efficacy in handling diverse materials from inorganic chemicals to crystalline salts and room-temperature wax blending.

Small batch mixer granulator blender

When producing fruit juices, nectars, soft drinks, or infusions, consistent blending and mixing are crucial for ensuring a uniform and high-quality final product. Issues such as uneven ingredient distribution and inconsistencies in flavor can compromise the beverage quality and consumer satisfaction.
<h2>Precisely dose and mix multiple ingredients</h2>
The batch blenders from BLENDTECH (Omnia Technologies) are specialized systems designed for the accurate dosing and thorough mixing of juices, powders, aromas, and various other ingredients. These blenders can operate either inline or in batch mode, providing flexibility for different production scales. The system ensures homogeneous and precise blending, essential for maintaining product quality and consistency. These blenders are suitable for a wide range of applications, including fruit juices, nectars, soft drinks, syrups, and infusions. With features that support both batch and inline processes, these blenders offer versatility and adaptability for various beverage production lines.

Batch blenders for fruit juices and nectars

In the beverage industry, precise aroma dosing and efficient powder dissolution are critical, especially when working with complex compounds like CMC thickeners and xanthan gum. Ensuring consistent and high-quality blends is essential for meeting production standards and consumer expectations.
<h2>Efficiently blend and dose aromatic compounds</h2>
The Aroma-Batch Blender from Blendtech (Omnia Technologies) is designed to meet the needs of the soft drinks industry. This system includes one or more preparation tanks, allowing for flexible and scalable production based on specific requirements. What sets this blender apart is its capability to enhance powder dissolution through an integrated heat exchanger that heats process water, ensuring even the most challenging compounds are properly blended. Additionally, it features specialized powder dosing systems, making it ideal for handling complex materials like CMC thickeners and xanthan gum. For added versatility, the station can be equipped with an unloading system for fruit concentrate bins, utilizing a mono pump and a direct suction system inserted into the container. This ensures efficient handling of various ingredients, making it a robust solution for beverage production.

Aroma-batch blender for beverage production

<span style="font-weight: 400">The heating process is a step of raising the temperature of food, pharma, cosmetics, and many other types of products. You may employ different heating solutions for this process, depending on the type of product you intend to manufacture. Selecting the appropriate heater machine for your product is quite important since various products require different ranges of temperatures and different ways of heat transfer using exchangers. Industrial heating equipment varies in two ways - the type of material it can process and the reaction you want to achieve.</span>

Heating

In the beverage industry, ensuring consistent quality in the production of fruit juices and soft drinks is crucial. Challenges such as maintaining homogeneous mixtures and preventing contamination during blending processes are common concerns that necessitate specialized equipment.
<h2>Guarantees uniform blending for high-quality beverages</h2>
The BLENDTECH blending system by Omnia Technologies is designed specifically for the production of fruit juices and soft drinks. This system ensures a homogeneous mixture of ingredients by utilizing precise blending techniques. One key feature is its deaeration process, which removes air from the blend, preventing oxidation and preserving the flavor and quality of the beverages. Additionally, the CIP (Clean-in-Place) system integrated within the blending unit ensures minimal downtime and thorough cleaning, maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal for various types of juices and carbonated drinks, the system supports aseptic production lines, offering a flexible and reliable solution for beverage manufacturers.

Blending system for fruit juices and soft drinks

Deaeration

In industries like food, chemical, and pharmaceuticals, achieving uniform mixing of large batches of solids and powders is crucial for product consistency. This task can be challenging without appropriate machinery to ensure homogeneous blending while minimizing energy consumption.
<h2>Homogenize large batches with low energy consumption</h2>
The Horizontal Ribbon Blender from Bachiller is specifically designed for the efficient homogenization of solids and powders. Its horizontal mixing spiral, rotating at a moderate speed, generates inverse flows inside the mixing chamber, ensuring uniform blending of products with similar morphology and density. This process minimizes energy consumption, making it an economical choice. The blender is versatile, with capacities ranging from 200L to 50,000L, and it meets the 'CE' marking according to the Safety for Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE. Additionally, options for ATEX executions are available for hazardous environments. The unit is ideal for sectors requiring precise mixing, such as food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Horizontal ribbon blender for solids and powders

In industrial applications where efficient powder-liquid blending is essential, traditional mixing methods can pose challenges. Ensuring a homogeneous product, reducing processing time, and maintaining process hygiene are crucial factors.
<h2>Efficiently disperse and mix powders into liquids</h2>
The Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer is a dual-stage induction and dispersion system designed to efficiently mix powders into a liquid stream. Suitable for industries such as food, dairy, beverage, biotech, and home and personal care, this mixer ensures high yields with minimal power consumption. The system handles various powder particle sizes and liquid viscosities, achieving consistent quality formulations. The integrated design reduces processing times and promotes sustainable resource use, while its gentle product handling and high dynamic shear ensure complete powder dissolution. Additionally, the mixer can be used as a discharge pump or as part of a Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) system when paired with an Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer. The mixer is available as a stationary or mobile unit, offering flexible installation options.

Hybrid powder mixer for powder-liquid blending

Dispersion

In pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing industries, achieving homogeneous mixing of dry powders directly within containers is essential. Traditional methods often involve cumbersome loading, unloading, and cleaning processes, which can be time-consuming and inefficient.
<h2>Achieve consistent and efficient powder blending</h2>
The Drum Blender by Agierre is designed for the mixing and homogenization of dry powders within drums, eliminating the need for additional transfers and cleaning. It features a PLC-controlled system that operates the drum's rotation at variable speeds, configurable to specific requirements. The blender tilts up to 30°, ensuring thorough mixing. Built with a carbon steel internal structure and an AISI 304 steel outer casing, it includes safety panels with electro-locks for secure operation. Front fixed and rear pivoting wheels with brakes allow easy mobility. It accommodates drums ranging from 2 to 200 liters with a maximum load capacity of 200 kg. Additionally, the blender adheres to cGMP, ATEX, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards, and can be customized to process-specific needs. The solution improves ergonomic and safety aspects and aligns with Industry 4.0 principles.

Drum blender for homogeneous powder mixing

In the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, efficient and uniform mixing of dry powders within storage containers is crucial. Traditional manual mixing methods can lead to inconsistency, contamination, and lengthy processing times, impacting both product quality and operational efficiency.
<h2>Automates mixing and homogenization in bins</h2>
The Mobile Bin Blender by Agierre is designed for the efficient mixing and homogenization of dry powders directly within storage bins, eliminating the need for manual loading, unloading, and cleaning tasks associated with traditional tumblers. With a variable rotation speed ranging from 4 to 20 rpm, the blender ensures a thorough mix by rotating the bin at a 30-degree angle. The system is PLC-managed and features safety sensors and an electric lock mechanism for secure operations. Constructed with carbon steel internal framework, stainless steel AISI 304 external casing, and equipped with antistatic wheels, it allows easy mobility within the facility. Two models are available to handle bins from 5 to 50 liters and 20 to 300 liters, respectively, with a maximum load capacity of 150 kg. The design follows cGMP guidelines and complies with UNI EN ISO and ATEX standards, offering customizable options based on specific process requirements.

Mobile bin blender for mixing and homogenizing dry powders

In pharmaceutical and chemical industries, precise and homogeneous mixing of dry powders is essential. Traditional methods often involve cumbersome operations like loading, unloading, and cleaning, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.
<h2>Achieve homogeneous mixing without unloading</h2>
The Bin Blender from Agierre is designed specifically for the homogeneous mixing of dry powders without the need for unloading. Its unique double inclination at 15° relative to the rotation axis ensures effective mixing, rotating the bin both clockwise and counterclockwise. The electromechanical locking system maintains the platform horizontally during loading and unloading phases and at the end of each processing cycle. With its highly technological design and easily inspectable and cleanable structure, the Bin Blender is composed of a carbon steel frame anchored to the floor, an AISI 304 lifting platform, and a motor gear unit for bin rotation. Conforming to cGMP and safety regulations, it includes magnetic sensors and photoelectric barriers for passive and active safety. The unit is controlled by a PLC system, offering variable rotation speeds between 4 rpm and 20 rpm. Capable of handling bins and containers of various sizes and shapes up to a maximum load of 2000 kg, this blender is suitable for all powder handling processes demanding homogeneous mixing.

Bin blender for pharmaceutical powder mixing

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

Unloading

Industries often deal with the challenge of accurately blending multiple materials, especially when dealing with regrind materials or those difficult to meter. Achieving high precision is critical to maintaining material consistency and process efficiency.
<h2>Ensures precise material blending</h2>
The OA Series Gravimetric Blender by AEC (ACS Group) is designed to handle challenging blending applications requiring precise metering. This system uses precision auger feeders to ensure accurate ingredient delivery and features machined metering augers, precision load cells, and cast aluminum feed auger assemblies. Its robust design ensures reliable operation even with difficult materials. With its PLC-based control system and color touchscreen interface, you can easily enter recipes in percentage, EZ mode, or parts mode. Safety interlocks and alarm outputs enhance operational security. The OA Series is suitable for various processes, offering features like a compressed air clean-out hose, target versus actual setpoint verification, and hopper lids compatible with AEC receivers and loaders.

Gravimetric batch blender for precise material handling

In plastics manufacturing, achieving precise control over material blending and ensuring consistent mix quality is crucial. Challenges such as material waste and inconsistent product output can significantly impact production efficiency and product quality.
<h2>Ensure precise blending and mix consistency</h2>
The BD Series Batch Weigh Blenders by AEC (ACS Group) are designed to set new standards in blend accuracy and quality. The blenders use quick-acting diamond slide gates and unique mix chambers to achieve a homogeneous blend. Featuring a high-resolution 7-inch color touchscreen interface, users can easily input blend recipes in three different ways, suitable for processes like Injection Molding, Extrusion, and Blow Molding. The ergonomic design facilitates routine cleaning without tools, and the integrated safety-interlock system enhances operator safety by disabling air and power if the door is opened. With a precision cantilever load cell weigh system and Ethernet connectivity for remote monitoring, the BD Series blender supports smart factory integration and data collection.

Gravimetric batch blender for injection molding and extrusion

In extrusion processes, ensuring a consistent and homogeneous blend of multiple components is crucial for maintaining product quality. Traditional batch-type blenders and mixers often result in variations that can compromise end products.
<h2>Achieve consistent blends for extrusion processes</h2>
The AccuMeter™ Ovation from AEC (ACS Group) is a continuous loss-in-weight blender designed to deliver the most homogeneous blend for extrusion applications. Equipped with precision load cells, this system eliminates the weight and vibration inconsistencies typically associated with metering auger and motor assemblies. The lower mass flow weigh hopper of the AccuMeter™ Ovation learns the exact extruder rate and continuously communicates this to the control system. This adjustment ensures that the upper material feed rates match the learned extruder rate, maintaining a consistent ingredient ratio. It can handle up to 2 to 6 components and process up to 5000 pounds per hour, making it suitable for diverse extrusion tasks. The unit includes an Allen-Bradley Micro850 PLC with a high-resolution 7-inch color touchscreen and a variable frequency drive (VFD) system with inverter duty AC motors for precision auger metering and a broader recipe range.

Continuous loss-in-weight blender for extrusion applications

The extruder was first developed to make lead pipes in the late 18th century. But the extrusion process technique quickly spread to other manufacturing sectors, including food, feed, and biomass products. An extruder machine presses a fluid or solid material through a die. Depending on your use case, extruders adopt single- or twin-screw systems to push the premixed feed material through a barrel. Thermal pressure applied in this step can chemically modify the mixture, so the screw system must be precisely calibrated to achieve the desired result. Finally, a knife head cuts the extruded material into your designed dimensions. Extrusion machinery produces items of a uniform size, shape, and consistency.

Extrusion

Blending liquid ingredients efficiently while maintaining sanitary conditions is essential in the food and beverage industry. Ensuring homogeneity can be particularly challenging when dealing with varying viscosities and densities.
<h2>Achieve uniform and precise ingredient blending</h2>
The Admixer by Admix is a sanitary static blender ideal for the hygienic processing of miscible fluids. It works by channeling fluid through a geometric arrangement of mixing elements within a pipe, which ensures efficient division and mixing of the ingredients. This process continues until complete homogeneity is achieved. The Admixer is particularly suited for applications such as mixing juice concentrates, flavors, and colors, or blending chocolate chips and nuts into ice cream or yogurt. With superior control over shear and turbulence, it guarantees 100% product uniformity. This static blender is cost-effective with low maintenance due to the absence of moving parts, and it meets the 3-A Sanitary Standard #35-04, ensuring both safety and sanitation in operations. It can handle fluids with viscosities over 1 million cps and is known for its mechanical reliability and ease of installation. The product is suitable for a variety of industries, including dairy, prepared foods, beverages, and confectionery.

Sanitary static blender for food and beverage

Manufacturing pharmaceutical solids like tablets requires using a proper blender to blend dry powders into a homogenous mixture. Having a blender that can accommodate various blending container sizes allows easy adjustment of the production volume.


<h3>Blending homogenously dry powder batches using a stationary blending device</h3>
The Container Blenders PM from Bohle is a blending system for fine solids and powders in pharmaceutical applications. The system features a wide variety of blending containers with various capacities that can handle square or round containers. Each blending container can be used to mix powders effectively at a range between 20% to 85% of its total container volume for densities ranging from 0.2 to 1.2 kg/L. The blending process is done in a closed system; each container has an inner lid for filling.

The blending system rotates at 6 rpm with an option to increase the speed depending on process requirements. It can be equipped with a chopper that operates at a speed of approximately 750 rpm to break solid lumps and chop small amounts of ingredients.

Product changeover can be done quickly by simply exchanging the blending container. The entire system can also be used as a milling station for bin-to-bin product transfer.

Container blender for pharmaceuticals

The blending process is critical to the flavor quality of tea. But the physical impact of the mixing mechanism on the tea leaves risks downgrading their aromatic profiles. Internal friction breaks the leaves and produces dust, causing the unwanted release of volatile compounds.


<h2>Protect the leaves during tea mixing</h2>
The gentle tea mixer machine from Lindor applies gentle blending to protect the leaves from breakage. The mixing drum is designed with non-movable blades that scoop up the tea leaves and let them flow under gravitational force.

The absence of paddles or ribbons found in conventional technology means that the delicate material is not subjected to collision with tooltips. This technique protects the integrity of the leaf size and shape, conserving its natural flavor.

Further aromatization is possible with an optional liquid injection system or by mixing in flavor granulates. Alternatively, the two methods can be combined.

Mixing under gravity facilitates short mixing times for homogeneous blending, including tea leaves with complex shapes.

The gentle tea mixer comes in batch capacities ranging from 10 to 25,000 liters and integrates with other equipment, including sieves, bag filling stations, metal detectors, and magnets.

Gentle mixer for tea blending

The production of high-quality cosmetics powders requires perfect mixing and dispersal of elements such as pigments, pearls and binders into a base powder. Liquid cosmetics require complete homogenization to achieve the best results. Traditional high-shear mixing solutions can be slow to achieve results, and risk heat damage of the final product, lowering quality. A high-speed, fully automatic water-cooled mixer produces the best results in a shorter time, maximizing productivity.
<h2>High-speed powder and liquid blender mill in a range of capacities</h2>
The MD series from Lorenzato is a range of high-performance blending mills designed specifically for cosmetics production.

Available in capacities from 12 to 180 litres, the MD blender features touchscreen controls and easy to use operation.

The mixing tank is constructed from 304 stainless steel and features a jacket for water cooling, controlling the temperature of the mixture for enhanced quality.

Tubular construction of the chassis gives the MD series enhanced strength and longevity. All versions include an automatic drum overturn system for easy loading, unloading and cleaning.

Fully adjustable feet ensure simple installation and levelling in any location.

Blending tank for cosmetic powders

Milling machines are used to reduce the size of material by cutting, crushing, or grinding it. The choice of industrial milling equipment depends on the industry and the materials to work with. Besides, there is a significant difference between those aimed to remove layers from metal or other materials workpieces and those designed to reduce particle size for materials that come in bulk.

Milling

Many pharmaceutical processes rely on the complete blending and homogenizing of different powdered compounds. For lab-scale and R&amp;D applications, manual blending is time-consuming and can fail to achieve the desired levels of homogeneity required. A dedicated automatic powder blender designed for lab-scale operations can greatly increase the efficiency of your R&amp;D processes.
<h2>Flexible automatic powder blending solution for labs</h2>
The MP 6 L Powder Blender from Multigel is a purpose-designed lab-scale solution for powder blending. Offering capacities up to 12 litres in a range of container types, the MP 6 L achieves perfect powder blend results for as little as 1 litre of compounds.

Blending containers are interchangeable and can be specified in a range of shapes including cylindrical, V, and Y styles to suit your needs perfectly. Container changeover is simple and quick and easily achieved by one operator.

V and Y containers are provided with double openings at the top, which makes cleaning and sanitizing much easier. End caps can be specified as stainless steel or FDA-approved material.

For compounds that may clump, containers can also be specified with internal vanes that are designed to break up lumps, even when used for small quantities of powder.

Control of blending parameters including rotation speed, duration and inversion period is achieved by simple-to-operate touchscreen linked to a Siemens PLC. Quick speed adjustment is also available via a rotary control without the need to interrupt the cycle.

R&D V-type powder blender

Many pharmaceutical processes require the blending of powders or other granular ingredients, the mixing of settled compounds, or the breaking up of caked or clumped materials before use. Traditional blending or mixing solutions require the transfer of the product into a secondary vessel. A dedicated blending device can agitate any vessel, which increases efficiency, return time and costs.
<h2>Automatic blending solution for all types of container from 5l to 2500l</h2>
The PalPharmaBlend from Palamatic is a universal blending solution for all types of pharmaceutical IBCs, drums, hoppers and more.

Able to handle containers weighing up to 2000kg, the PalPharmaBlend can rotate vessels at between 1 and 25 rpm. A range of safety barrier or scanner options is available for operator protection, and PLC GAMP or pneumatic controls may be fitted.

Extremely flexible, the PalPharmaBlend is available with a wide range of options, including fixed or mobile operation, automatic vertical or dock return, integration with a PalPharmaHoist for direct vertical elevation for delivery to process vessels and other machinery, and NIR and PAT options. A number of handling options are also available, including drum clamps, forks, and IBC cradles for all sizes.

Robustly constructed from mild steel, it can also be specified with up to 316L stainless for hygienic applications and does not use hydraulics, making it ideal for clean environments.

Bin blender

In the food-processing, cosmetic, chemical, or pharmaceutical sectors, managing complex operations with precision is a common challenge. Ensuring reliable processing, mixing, and transporting of liquids requires specialized solutions that can handle various production demands efficiently without compromising quality.
<h2>Enhance liquid processing operations</h2>
The industrial skids from INOXPA are modular systems designed for various stages of liquid processing in different industries. These skids can integrate multiple functions such as mixing and blending, product recovery, CIP (Cleaning In Place) systems, and heat treatment. The modular nature allows customization according to specific production requirements, enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency. INOXPA's skids are built with high-quality stainless steel, ensuring durability and compliance with hygiene standards critical in sectors like food-processing and pharmaceuticals. The skids are also designed for easy maintenance and scalability, allowing for expansion as production needs grow.

Industrial skids for liquid processing

In various food production processes, dissolving large quantities of sugar consistently and efficiently presents a challenge. Producers need a reliable method to ensure homogeneous blending of sugar into solutions, which is critical for the creation of products like soft drinks and juices.
<h2>Efficiently dissolve and blend sugar solutions</h2>
The DR dissolver from Inox-Fer is a specialized system designed for dissolving sugar and low viscosity blends in industrial settings. The unit operates on the principle of hydrodynamic paradox, utilizing a centrifugal pump to create a double Venturi effect. This mechanism ensures that sugar is evenly drawn from the hopper into the liquid, guaranteeing perfectly homogeneous mixing. Once the sugar is dissolved, the solution is recirculated within the tank for a few minutes to achieve greater homogeneity before being transferred to the next processing stage. The system includes a removable bag holder for easy loading of sugar, and various optional extras such as automatic powder feeding and sanitation systems. Models come with power capacities ranging from 2.2 kW to 5.5 kW and can handle vessel volumes from 300 to 3000 liters, catering to different production needs.

Sugar dissolving system for industrial applications

In food processing industries, homogeneous mixing of various additives, such as salt, sugar, and high-viscosity starches, is crucial to ensure product consistency and quality. Challenges include managing low-viscosity liquids to highly viscous substances efficiently.
<h2>Achieve precise and homogeneous mixing</h2>
The ProMix system from Inox-Fer Srl is engineered for the precise mixing of brine and syrups. Utilizing a centrifugal pump, it creates a double Venturi effect, effectively drawing and mixing tank fluid with ingredients from the hopper. This mechanism ensures thorough blending, even with challenging ingredients like thickeners and pectins. The system's automation reduces manpower requirements and allows for remote control and troubleshooting. Additionally, it features full CIP capability and batch tracking for compliance and traceability, minimizing errors in ingredient measurement. The high-quality construction, customizable options, and automated controls make the ProMix system versatile and reliable for varied food processing needs.

Brine and syrup mixing system

In the food processing industry, achieving a homogeneous mixture of ingredients like salt, citric acid, and other additives can be a challenge. Uniform blending is critical for maintaining product consistency and quality, especially when dealing with various viscosities and difficult-to-dissolve substances.
<h2>Ensures homogeneous mixing of various ingredients</h2>
The Standard Batch Mixer by Inox-Fer is specifically designed for the efficient blending of salt, sugar, pectin, various additives, whey protein, and Xanthan gum. Operating with a centrifugal pump and Venturi effect, the system sucks fluid from a tank and powerfully integrates it with products from a hopper. This results in a perfectly homogeneous mix, which is kept in recirculation for a few minutes before being transferred. Available in two versions, the TMV Mixer for high viscous blends and the DR Mixer for low viscous blends, this mixer includes optional features like a heat exchanger for thermal conditioning, a touch-screen operator interface with customized recipes, and a CIP washing system. Tank capacities range from 300 to 5000 liters, making it adaptable for various production scales.

Standard batch mixer for salt and citric acid mixing

In many industrial applications, safely lifting and handling heavy drums, containers, and bulk material bins is crucial. Improper lifting can lead to worker injuries, delays, and operational inefficiencies.
<h2>Enhance handling with reliable lifting solutions</h2>
The HERCULES by IMA is a sophisticated lifting column designed to cater to the diverse needs of industrial lifting tasks. Featuring the certified Blocstop™ system, it ensures safety by automatically stopping the lifting arm in case of failure. Available in three models—MINI, MIDI, and MAXI—each variant supports different load capacities ranging up to 2,000 kg for lifting and 1,000 kg for blending. The system also offers optional features like the load cell weighing system to prevent overload and accurate finishes for simplified cleaning. Suitable for handling drums, containers, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), and small equipment like pneumatic conveyors, mills, and calibrators, HERCULES is optimized to provide both lifting and blending functionalities. With an ergonomic design, maintenance is straightforward, ensured by the positioning of the main motor in the basement. This makes the HERCULES an efficient and reliable choice across various sectors including pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Lifting column for drums and containers

Lifting

In the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries, achieving a homogeneous blend of powders and granules is critical. Traditional mixing methods can be time-consuming and may not guarantee consistent results, especially for difficult-to-mix products.
<h2>Achieve superior mixing with dual blending inclination</h2>
The CYCLOPS by IMA Group is a bin tumbler designed for blending and homogenizing powders and granules. Its 15° rotation axis delivers efficient mixing while significantly reducing process time. The unique Trigon System blocks and blends a large series of bins without additional devices, ensuring smooth operation. Dual blending inclination on the vertical plane facilitates the mixing of challenging products. The CYCLOPS can be installed through-the-wall, optimizing space in the processing area and adhering to strict GMP standards. Available in multiple models including LAB, MINI, MIDI, and MAXI, it offers capacities ranging from 5 to 2,000 liters and supports a recommended filling coefficient of 30-75%. A robust power supply supports its various speed settings, ensuring versatile application across industries.

Bin tumbler for efficient mixing

In pharmaceutical and biopharma industries, achieving the highest purity and precision in manufacturing processes is crucial. Challenges revolve around maintaining compliance with strict regulatory standards and ensuring product integrity during critical processes.
<h2>Ensure precision and compliance in manufacturing</h2>
The manufacturing and process vessels by Hydropure are designed to meet the stringent demands of the pharmaceutical, biopharma, and cosmetic industries. Constructed from high-quality SS316L stainless steel and adhering to ASME BPE guidelines, these vessels ensure the highest level of purity and precision. Custom-engineered for specific applications, they are fully automatic and operate through an integrated Process Control system (IPC). Furthermore, they comply with 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5 requirements, making them suitable for regulated industries. Hydropure offers a range of vessels including mixing tanks, media preparation vessels, filtration skids, fermentation vessels, and vaccine blending vessels, tailored to support various manufacturing processes.

Pharma and biopharma manufacturing vessels

The fermentation process stimulates enzymatic activity in organic substrates to transform their chemical composition. Fermentation is aided by storying the biomaterials in anaerobic environments, allowing the microorganisms to decompose their nutrient structures. The process is integral to some of the most popular products throughout time such as wine, beer, cheese, and kimchi. But besides the food sector, fermentation is also an important stage in the industrial manufacturing of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels.

Fermentation

Industrial filtration equipment separates solid matter from liquid by using a filter medium. The filter allows only the fluid to pass through but retains the solid matter. The choice of filtration equipment depends on the particle size, the consistency of the mixture, and the nature of your product.

Filtration

When blending solids and liquids into highly viscous pastes or plastic masses, achieving uniform consistency can be challenging due to the high material density. Traditional mixing methods may fall short in delivering homogeneous mixtures, especially in continuous production environments.
<h2>Kneads, mixes, and extrudes continuously</h2>
The Extrudomix from Hosokawa Micron is a mixer/extruder that combines high shear mixing and low to medium pressure extrusion in one continuous process. A horizontally aligned shaft with blade segments arranged in a spiral pattern moves material through the chamber. As the material advances, it undergoes continuous kneading and mixing due to stationary anvils positioned between the rotating blades. This results in homogeneous pastes and plastic masses efficiently and cost-effectively. The Extrudomix features heating and cooling jackets and a variety of die shapes and sizes, making it versatile for numerous applications, such as homogenizing filter cakes or mixing base powders with liquids. Available in several models with capacities ranging from 340 kg/h to 4550 kg/h, it caters to both small and large-scale production needs.