Blender Type Discussion
Source : Yenchen Technical Process Consultant, Dr. Fred Rowley
- Twin shell blender(V-blender)
- Double cone blender
- Bin/IBC/Tote blender
- Cube blender
- Octagonal blender
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Twin Shell and Double Cone Blenders
Advantages
- Widely available
- Direct scale up possible
- Good batch to batch reproducibility
- Sensitive to fill volumes
- Sensitive to changes in blend time
- Intensifier bar is:
- necessary for cohesive materials
- complex and difficult to install and clean - Height requirement for large batches
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Tote/IBC/Bin Blenders
Advantages
- Easy to understand
- Widely available
- Many sizes and shapes possible
- No baffles/intensifier bar
- Size limitations at the high end of capacity.
- May not provide an adequate level of axial blending for some cohesive actives.
If you have any technical questions, please contact with Grace Chiang Email:grace.chiang@yenchen.com.tw
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