A Ribbon Blender or mixer is gaining popularity, due to its versatile use in various industries. It has a very wide and varied range. It is a machine, with a ribbon blender agitator consisting of the inner and outer helical ribbons, which are supported by spokes welded to a steel shaft.
When we talk about the powder and bulk solids, the name strikes, are the ‘Ribbon Blender’, extensively used for blending, granules, flakes, pellets, drink mixes, cosmetic powders, fertilizers, chemical additives, spices, ceramic powders, etc.
Ribbon blender working principle
The ribbon blender working principle depends on the type of product you want to blend or mix, whether they are similar in shape and size, and the density they possess, etc.. Ribbon blenders are available from half cu ft. to over 1000 cu ft. 1-cu-ft batch usually takes just two to three minutes to complete a cycle, whereas the time for an 18-cu-ft would be 8 to 10 minutes and so on. At 100 cu ft, a 20- to 25-minute blend time is quite typical.
The ribbon blender can also “coat” solid particles with a minor component that is either a very fine powder or a liquid. In fact, its use extends to general-purpose slurry or paste mixing, preparing solid-liquid suspensions, as well as vacuum drying. Examples of wet applications include cake batter, guacamole, soups, sauces, pet food, pharmaceutical granulations, joint compounds, and plaster slurries.
Considerations to Select a Ribbon Blender
Before we go ahead, there are certain points to be kept in mind to achieve your target.
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