Heavy Duty Vertical Batch Mixer

Heavy Duty Vertical Batch Mixer

A Vertical Batch Mixer is a heavy-duty industrial mixing machine designed to homogenize dry powders, granules, or semi-solid materials in batch mode. Its vertical structure makes it space-efficient and suitable for high-volume, continuous or intermittent production.

Common Types:

Ribbon type vertical mixers
Conical screw mixers
Paddle-type vertical mixers

Where It's Used � Applications

Industry	Applications
Pharmaceutical	Powder blending (API with excipients), granules mixing
Food Processing	Flour mixing, spices, seasoning, premix for bakery, additives
Nutraceuticals	Herbal powders, protein blends, supplement formulations
Chemical Industry	Colorants, detergents, pesticides, fertilizers
Cosmetic	Talcum powder, facial powders, dry cosmetic bases
Ayurvedic	Herbal churna, roots & leaf powder mixing

Uses of Vertical Batch Mixer

Blending active ingredients with carriers or binders
Mixing of fine powders, granules, and micro-ingredients
Homogenizing pre-processed powders for tablets, capsules, or packaging
Ensuring uniformity in color, texture, and composition
Ideal for pre-batch or final formulation blending

Description and Working Principle

A vertical batch mixer consists of:

A vertical cylindrical or conical tank
One or more mixing blades/augers mounted on a vertical shaft
Drive system (motor + gear)
Optional features like vacuum ports, jacketed heating/cooling, and dust-free lids

The rotating blade lifts material upward from the bottom while gravity causes it to fall down, ensuring a continuous circulation of product for homogeneous mixing.

Importance and Significance

Essential for consistent product quality
Reduces segregation in powder blends
Ensures uniform distribution of active ingredients
Contributes to better tablet compression and filling
Crucial for regulatory compliance in pharma and food industries (GMP/HACCP)
Reduces manual handling & labor effort

Key Features

Construction: SS316/SS304 for food & pharma-grade hygiene
Motorized Mixing Blades: For uniform and lump-free mixing
Optional Heating/Cooling Jacket
Dust-free loading & discharge system
Batch Capacity: 50 to 5000 liters
Easy-to-clean and maintain (CIP/SIP compatible)
Low noise and vibration operation

FAQs

Question	Answer
1. What�s the capacity of these mixers?	Typically 50 to 5000 liters per batch.
2. Is it suitable for hygroscopic materials?	Yes, with optional moisture control.
3. Is it GMP compliant?	Yes, for pharma models.
4. What�s the mixing time?	5 to 20 minutes, depending on material.
5. Is it compatible with CIP (Cleaning in Place)?	Yes, many models support CIP.
6. Can it be automated with PLC?	Yes, for batch control & recipe management.
7. Does it support heating or cooling?	Yes, with a jacketed vessel.
8. Can it handle abrasive powders?	Yes, with wear-resistant blades.
9. What�s the energy consumption?	Depends on capacity; 2 HP to 20 HP.
10. Is validation documentation available?	Yes, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ documentation is available.