CIP cleaning option
Internal sprays assist cleaning of contact surfaces. The cleaning procedure is selected for the material residue.
Industrial Mixers
High-Efficiency Vertical Ribbon Mixer with High-Speed Cutters
The equipment combines a vertical ribbon agitator with high-speed side cutters to blend fine powders and fluid or semi-fluid materials while dispersing agglomerates with low energy demand and limited particle damage. Designed and manufactured for fine-powder blending and granular additions. Review the working principle, performance features and available configuration details below when specifying your industrial project.
- A vertical ribbon performs the primary mixing duty while high-speed side cutters break up and disperse agglomerates.
- Suitable for fine powders, granular additions, and fluid or semi-fluid formulations with gentle, energy-efficient handling.
- Fifteen Available configurations cover 20–15,000 kg per batch with optional liquid spraying, CIP and jacket temperature control.
- Reference series
- GPH
- Series batch range
- 20–15,000 kg
- Main agitator
- Vertical ribbon
- Dispersion
- High-speed side cutters
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Product Overview
High-Efficiency Vertical Ribbon Mixer with High-Speed Cutters
The mixer consists principally of a vertical mixing chamber, a central ribbon agitator and side-mounted high-speed cutters. The ribbon performs the main mixing duty while the cutters break up and disperse agglomerated or caked material.
This combined action provides uniform blending of particularly fine powders, granular additions, and fluid or semi-fluid materials such as paint formulations. The design delivers efficient circulation with low energy demand and limited particle damage.
Pressure, vacuum blending, reaction and bonding duties can be engineered as required. Optional systems include hollow-shaft liquid spraying, CIP cleaning and a vessel jacket for heating or cooling.
Uniform MixingCutter DispersionFine PowdersLow EnergyLow BreakageLow Residue
Typical Technical Data
Technical specifications
Listed values apply to the identified configuration. Confirm material conditions, utilities and optional equipment before selection.
| Parameter | Reference value |
|---|---|
| Equipment type | High-efficiency vertical ribbon mixer |
| Series batch-capacity range | 20–15,000 kg |
| Series motor-power range | 1.1–55 kW |
| Primary agitator | Vertical ribbon |
| Auxiliary dispersion device | High-speed side cutters |
| Suitable feed forms | Fine powder / granular addition / fluid or semi-fluid material |
| Standard discharge concept | Pneumatic bottom outlet |
| Optional liquid addition | Hollow-shaft spray pipe with rotating atomizing nozzle |
| Optional process modes | Pressure / vacuum blending / reaction / bonding |
| Optional cleaning | CIP system |
| Optional temperature control | Jacket heating or cooling |
Final equipment dimensions, utilities and performance must be confirmed before quotation.
Technical Specifications
Available Sizes
Fifteen sizes cover 0.05–25 m³ nominal volume. Batch capacity depends on bulk density, working fill and material behavior.
| Reference Model | Nominal Volume (m³) | Batch Capacity (kg/batch) | Installed Motor Power (kW) | Equipment Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPH-0.05 | 0.05 | 20–30 | 1.1 | 180 |
| GPH-0.1 | 0.1 | 40–80 | 1.5 | 280 |
| GPH-0.3 | 0.3 | 120–180 | 2.2 | 490 |
| GPH-0.5 | 0.5 | 200–300 | 4 | 550 |
| GPH-1 | 1 | 400–800 | 7.5 | 1100 |
| GPH-2 | 2 | 800–1200 | 11 | 1300 |
| GPH-3 | 3 | 1200–1800 | 15 | 1800 |
| GPH-4 | 4 | 1800–2400 | 18.5 | 2600 |
| GPH-6 | 6 | 2400–3600 | 18.5 | 2850 |
| GPH-8 | 8 | 3200–4800 | 22 | 3700 |
| GPH-10 | 10 | 4000–6000 | 30 | 4500 |
| GPH-12 | 12 | 4800–7200 | 37 | 5000 |
| GPH-15 | 15 | 6000–9000 | 45 | 5900 |
| GPH-20 | 20 | 8000–12000 | 45 | 6800 |
| GPH-25 | 25 | 10000–15000 | 55 | 7100 |
Reference values are for preliminary model comparison. Final batch capacity, drive power and weight must be confirmed for the selected material and options.
Additional Function Options
Optional functions are selected for material properties, cleaning requirements and temperature control.
Heating or cooling jacket option
Water cooling or steam/thermal-oil heating jackets can be specified for the process.
Applications
High-Efficiency Vertical Ribbon Mixer with High-Speed Cutters: industrial applications
Applications include fine-powder blending and granular additions. Confirm material properties and process conditions before selecting the equipment configuration.
Fine-powder blending
Uniform mixing of particularly fine powders and multicomponent dry formulations.
Granular additions
Distribution of granular ingredients within a fine-powder or mixed-material batch.
Fluid and semi-fluid formulations
Mixing duties involving fine powders, paint-type materials and other flowable or semi-flowable products.
Agglomerated materials
Cutter-assisted breakup and dispersion of caked or agglomerated feed.
Pressure or vacuum processing
Configured blending under positive pressure or vacuum where required by the process.
Reaction and bonding duties
Engineered mixing for processes that include reaction or bonding operations.
Working Principle
From feed preparation to finished product.
The process route is selected around the material and product targets.
Material charging
Fine powders, granular additions, or fluid and semi-fluid formulations enter the mixing chamber through the top feed port.
Primary ribbon mixing
The vertical ribbon continuously lifts and circulates the material through the chamber.
High-speed cutter dispersion
Side-mounted cutters break up agglomerates and caked material while assisting distribution.
Optional liquid spraying
A liquid pipe passes through the hollow main shaft to a rotating atomizing nozzle for controlled liquid addition.
Uniform blending
Ribbon circulation and cutter dispersion continue until the required blend uniformity is achieved.
Rapid bottom discharge
The finished batch leaves through the pneumatic bottom outlet, helping shorten discharge time and minimize retained material.
Performance Highlights
Process performance shaped around the product.
Final performance remains dependent on feed properties and engineering confirmation.
Ribbon and cutter combination
The ribbon provides primary circulation while the high-speed cutters disperse lumps and agglomerates.
Fine-material capability
Designed for particularly fine powders, granular additions, and fluid or semi-fluid materials such as paint formulations.
Uniform product distribution
The two mixing actions promote thorough contact and consistent distribution throughout the batch.
Low energy demand
Efficient ribbon circulation supports the mixing duty with comparatively low power demand.
Gentle product handling
Controlled bulk circulation helps limit unnecessary particle breakage.
Fast, low-residue discharge
A pneumatic outlet at the vessel bottom provides rapid emptying with reduced product hold-up.
Convenient internal access
A large quick-opening side door improves access to the chamber for cleaning, inspection and maintenance.
Flexible process duties
Pressure, vacuum blending, reaction and bonding duties can be engineered for the selected process.
System Configuration
Configuration and optional functions
Select options for the material and process. Availability and final scope are confirmed in the equipment specification.
Vertical mixing chamber
The chamber houses the primary ribbon and supports efficient batch circulation.
Vertical ribbon agitator
The central ribbon performs the main mixing action and circulates material throughout the working volume.
High-speed side cutters
Direct-driven cutters assist mixing by cutting and dispersing agglomerated or caked material.
Top-mounted drive
A motor directly coupled to a gear reducer drives the main ribbon; the feed opening is also arranged at the top.
Pneumatic bottom outlet
The bottom-mounted pneumatic discharge enables fast emptying and helps reduce residual material.
CIP cleaning option
Internal sprays assist cleaning of contact surfaces. The cleaning procedure is selected for the material residue.
Heating or cooling jacket option
Water cooling or steam/thermal-oil heating jackets can be specified for the process.
Rotating liquid-spray option
A spray line through the hollow shaft connects to a rotary union; atomizing nozzles rotate with the shaft for formulations requiring liquid addition.
Structure & Options
Mixing, drive, discharge and spray details
Selection Support
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Material names and formulationBulk density and batch sizeParticle-size distributionViscosity or flow behaviorAgglomeration or caking tendencyRequired mixing uniformity and cycle timeGranular-addition requirementsLiquid-addition quantity and propertiesPressure or vacuum dutyReaction or bonding requirementsHeating or cooling dutyCIP and internal-access requirementsContact-part materials
