Ribbon blenders, also known as ribbon mixers, are essential industrial mixing machines used across various industries. They excel at blending and mixing free-flowing products such as dry powders, granules, flakes, and pellets. Each ribbon blender features a single powered continuous paddle designed to rotate in one or both directions, ensuring thorough mixing.
Applications of Ribbon Blenders
Ribbon blenders are versatile and can mix a wide variety of dry powdered products, including:
Spices
Powdered mixes
Cosmetic powders
Chemical additives
Fertilizers
Ceramic powders
They are particularly effective for products with similar shapes, sizes, and densities.
Facet Engineering Ribbon Blenders
At Facet Engineering, our ribbon blenders consist of a U-shaped horizontal trough fitted with a horizontal longitudinal shaft. This shaft supports a combination of ribbon blades, paddles, or helical screws set at a close clearance to the trough, ensuring even product mixing.
The most effective configuration for a ribbon blender uses a double spiral. The outer ribbon moves the product in one direction, while the inner ribbon moves it in the opposite direction, creating axial flow. This mechanism prevents product build-up and extends mixing times.
Advantages of Using a Ribbon Blender
Ribbon blenders offer several benefits:
Versatility: Capable of mixing a wide range of free-flowing products.
Efficiency: Highly efficient mixing process.
Reliability: Low mechanical failure rate.
Cost-Effectiveness: Low maintenance requirements and simple design.
Ribbon Blender Models and Sizes
At Facet Engineering, we design and manufacture our ribbon blenders in-house using food-grade stainless steel. Our ribbon blenders come in various sizes and capacities, from 125 litres to 2500 litres.
When selecting a ribbon blender, consider the bulk density of the product and the required operation capacity.
Is the Facet Ribbon Blender Right for You?
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