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ROTARY DRUM MIXER

Rotary Drum Mixer — Gentle Tumbling Blender for Fragile Materials

$1,800–$12,000FOB Factory Price

  • 100L to 5,000L · RDM Series
  • Full SS304/316L drum · Adjustable speed
  • Gentle tumbling · Preserves particle integrity
  • CE + ISO 9001 · Pre-shipment video test
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OVERVIEW

Gentle Tumbling Principle & Key Features

The rotary drum mixer uses a slow-rotating cylindrical drum to tumble materials gently. Unlike aggressive mechanical mixers, there are no internal blades or paddles exerting shear force on the product. Material is lifted by the rotation and falls under gravity, creating a gentle folding action. Internal baffles can be added to enhance mixing without introducing shear. This makes the rotary drum mixer ideal for fragile, friable materials such as tea leaves, herbs, spices, coffee beans, nuts, dried fruits, and breakfast cereals. The full stainless steel drum ensures hygiene and easy cleaning.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Rotary Drum Mixer — RDM Series

ParameterRDM-100RDM-300RDM-500RDM-1000RDM-2000RDM-5000
Total Volume (L)100300500100020005000
Motor Power (kW)1.52.235.57.515
Speed (RPM)5-255-205-185-154-123-10

* Also: RDM-200, RDM-800, RDM-1500, RDM-3000. SS316L (+20%). Dimple jacket (+15%).

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$1,800–$12,000FOB Zhengzhou
  • Pre-shipment video test
  • Installation manual in English
  • 12-month warranty
  • Lifetime WhatsApp support
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IDEAL FOR

What Materials Benefit Most?

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Tea Blending

Black, green, oolong, herbal tea leaf blending. No breakage, preserves leaf structure.

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Herbs & Spices

Dried herbs, whole spices, bay leaves, oregano, rosemary — gentle mixing.

Coffee Beans

Whole bean blending for roast profiles. No crushing or chipping.

Nuts & Dried Fruits

Mixed nuts, trail mix, granola, muesli — maintains piece integrity.

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Breakfast Cereals

Flake blending without crushing. Multi-grain mixes, muesli.

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Bath Salts

Cosmetic-grade salt and crystal blending. SS316L for purity.

OPTIONS

Customization

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Dimple Jacket

Heating or cooling jacket for temperature-sensitive materials.

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Vacuum Operation

For oxygen-sensitive products. Inert gas purging available.

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Tilting Discharge

Hydraulic tilt for easy, complete emptying of the drum.

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CIP Compatible

Clean-in-place spray balls integrated into drum design.

WHY SATURN

Why Choose Our Rotary Drum Mixer

Video Test Before Shipping

See your mixer running before payment.

15-Day Delivery

Standard models ready in 15 days.

Real Factory

8,000 m² plant. Direct pricing.

6 Reasons to Choose Saturn Machinery

01

Video of YOUR Machine

We test your exact equipment with real material before shipping. You receive the full video. You approve, we dispatch.

02

15-Day Delivery

Standard models ship in 15 working days. Custom orders in 30-45 days. We stock critical components.

03

Real Factory

4,000 m2 plant in Zhengzhou. Request a live WhatsApp video tour. Zero middleman markup.

04

CE + ISO 9001 Certified

Full international compliance. Material certificates available. GMP configurations for pharma.

05

2-Hour Engineer Response

Direct WhatsApp with the engineer responsible for your order. 2-hour response during business hours.

06

12-Month Full Warranty

Every component covered. Express spare parts via DHL. On-site commissioning engineer available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the drum mixer damage fragile materials?+
No — gentle tumble blending with zero shear. Ideal for coffee beans, nuts, snack foods, and any material that must not break during mixing.
What capacity is available?+
30L lab-scale to 5,000L industrial. Working volume is 40-60% of total drum volume for optimal tumbling action.
Is the drum mixer dust-tight?+
Yes — fully enclosed drum with dust-tight seals. Optional vacuum operation for oxygen-sensitive materials.
What materials of construction?+
SS304 standard. SS316L for food/pharma. Optional PTFE lining for sticky materials.

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SOURCE EQUIPMENT DETAILS

The source documentation supplements the existing working-principle section with drum views and the associated feed, vacuum loading, control and discharge components.

Rotary drum mixer source view 1Rotary drum mixer source view 2Rotary drum mixer interiorRotary drum mixer inletRotary drum mixer lift feederRotary drum mixer vacuum feederRotary drum mixer control cabinetRotary drum mixer discharge

Product engineering details

Rotary Drum Mixer Engineering Details

Review drum mixing motion, stainless-steel construction, capacity data and optional feed or discharge arrangements for gentle tumbling applications.

Introduction

The stainless steel drum mixer ensures gentle, thorough blending through a rotating tumbling action, preserving material integrity while achieving batch-to-batch consistency.

It handles a wide range of materials—from fine powders to granules—and is designed for easy cleaning.

Optional heating or cooling jackets are available for temperature-controlled processes.

Batch working volume
100 L -5000 L
Raw material
316 L / 304 stainless steel

Features

  • Food and Beverages – Mixed spices, flour, protein powder, instant beverage powder, and cereal grains.
  • Batch working volume:100 L -5000 L
  • Gentle Tumbling Action – Ensures thorough, uniform blending without damaging fragile or sensitive materials.
  • Effectively blends dry powders, granules, flakes, and some cohesive materials.
  • Optional Temperature Control – Heating or cooling jackets can be added for mixing processes that require precise thermal management.

Applications

  • Food and Beverages – Mixed spices, flour, protein powder, instant beverage powder, and cereal grains.
  • Chemicals & Industrial – Handling pigments, dyes, detergents, fertilizers, ceramic powders, and plastic resins.
  • Tea Powder Varieties – matcha powder, black tea powder, green tea powder, oolong tea powder
  • Tea processing – Black tea, green tea, oolong tea, white tea, pu-erh tea,Chamomile, lavender, rose petals, jasmine, hibiscus, mint leaves

Specifications

Specifications
ModelCapacity (L)Design Volume (L)Power (kw)Overall Dimensions (mm)Weight (kg)
80010038031850*980*1395280
95020060032200*1022*1570334
108030090032265*1250*1460400
130050015003*22860*1460*1850500
150090027004*23150*1680*1860600
1600100030004*23376*1800*2045700
180017005100114350*2100*2100800
1900280085007.5*25200*2060*2400900
25005000150007.5*25749*2820*31801200

Details

Mixing Unit

Mixing Unit

Feed Inlet

Feed Inlet

Tipping Bucket Feeding

Tipping Bucket Feeding

Vacuum Feeding

Vacuum Feeding

Electrical Control Cabinet

Electrical Control Cabinet

Discharge Port

Discharge Port