MIXING EQUIPMENT
Industrial Powder Mixers — Find the Right Technology
OVERVIEW
Complete Range of Powder Mixing Solutions
From gentle tumbling for sensitive ingredients to high-intensity plough mixing for heavy-duty chemicals, Saturn Machinery offers six distinct mixing technologies: ribbon (fast, consistent, 100–20,000L), plough shear (high-speed fluidized, 0.3–15,000L), double paddle (twin counter-rotating, 100–10,000L), rotary drum (gentle tumbling, 100–5,000L), double cone (GMP/cleanable, 50–5,000L), and V-shape (light-duty lab to 3,000L). Every mixer is built with SS304/SS316L contact parts, CE + ISO 9001 certified, and available in ATEX versions.
MIXER SELECTION
6 Mixing Technologies
Ribbon Mixer
Inner-outer helical ribbon for fast, consistent 5–15 min mix. Most versatile — handles powders, granules, pastes with small liquid addition.
Plough Shear Mixer
Fluidized-bed intensity with high-speed choppers. 1–3 min cycles. Ideal for agglomeration, coating, fine chemicals & battery materials.
Double Paddle Mixer
Twin counter-rotating paddles in a W-shaped trough. Excellent for wet granulation, heavy pastes, and materials needing high shear.
Rotary Drum Mixer
Gentle tumbling action preserves particle integrity. Perfect for tea, herbs, spices, coffee beans, nuts, cereals, and bath salts.
Double Cone Mixer
GMP-compliant with mirror-polished SS316L (Ra ≤ 0.4μm), CIP-compatible, and IQ/OQ/PQ documentation. Pharmaceutical grade.
V-Shape Mixer
Simple, affordable tumbling mixer. Lab-scale (5L) to production (3,000L). Ideal for dry powders, nutraceuticals, and small batches.
COMPARISON
Mixer Technology Comparison
| Feature | Ribbon | Plough | Paddle | Drum | Cone | V-Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mix time (min) | 5-15 | 1-3 | 5-10 | 10-20 | 15-30 | 10-20 |
| Liquid addition | Yes | Yes | Best | No | No | No |
| Coating capability | No | Best | No | Good | No | No |
| GMP / Pharma | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Best | Good |
| Fragile materials | Good | No | No | Best | Best | Best |
| Heating / cooling | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Vacuum drying | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Max capacity (L) | 20,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 3,000 |
| Price range | $2.2k-$16k | $2.4k-$48.9k | $3k-$35k | $1.8k-$12k | $2k-$18k | $0.8k-$10k |
DECISION GUIDE
How to Select the Right Mixer
If you need speed...
Choose Plough Shear Mixer — 1–3 minute cycle time, fluidized bed, ideal for high-throughput production.
If you need versatility...
Choose Ribbon Mixer — handles powders, pastes, liquids; 100–20,000L; the industry workhorse.
If you need GMP...
Choose Double Cone Mixer — mirror-polished SS316L, CIP-compatible, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
Not Sure Which Mixer?
Tell us your material, batch size, and mixing goal. Our engineers will recommend the optimal technology — free of charge.
- Free technical consultation
- Custom quote within 24 hours
- Pre-shipment video inspection