Ribbon Blenders & High Shear Mixers

Equipment Overview

Both ribbon blenders and high shear mixers are crucial for achieving consistent and high-quality mixes in various industrial processes, each suited to different types of materials and mixing requirements.

Ribbon Blenders:

• Functionality:  Ribbon blenders are designed for gentle and thorough mixing of dry powders, granules, and sometimes pastes. They consist of a U-shaped horizontal trough with a double helix agitator that moves materials in a well-balanced axial and radial flow.
• Efficiency:  These blenders ensure uniform blending with minimal heat generation, making them ideal for heat-sensitive materials. Their efficient design allows for large batches to be mixed quickly and consistently.
• Applications:  Commonly used for blending spices, flour, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other dry ingredients. They are also suitable for light mixing of pastes and slurries.

High Shear Mixers:

• Functionality:  High shear mixers use a rotor-stator mechanism to create intense shear forces that rapidly mix, emulsify, homogenize, or disintegrate products. The rotor spins at high speeds, drawing materials through the stator to achieve fine, consistent particle size reduction and dispersion.
• Efficiency:  These mixers are highly effective for reducing particle size and ensuring uniform distribution of components, significantly reducing mixing times compared to conventional methods.
• Applications:  Ideal for making emulsions, suspensions, and dispersions in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. Common products include salad dressings, creams, ointments, and paints.

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