V-Cone Blender

V-Cone Blender Overview

The V-Cone Blender is a highly efficient, gentle, and low-shear batch mixer used for blending dry powders and granules. Its unique “V” shaped vessel design promotes effective tumbling and cascading of materials, which results in excellent homogeneity with minimal product degradation. The simple and robust construction makes it ideal for pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and specialty applications.

The V-Cone Blender offers short mixing times, low power consumption, and easy cleaning. It is especially well-suited for fragile, cohesive, or heat-sensitive powders requiring uniform blending without segregation.

Working Principle

The V-Cone Blender consists of two cylindrical sections joined at an angle forming a “V”. As the vessel rotates on a horizontal axis, materials inside cascade and split continuously along the vessel’s geometry. This promotes efficient intermixing with minimal shear and segregation. The unique shape also allows nearly complete emptying without dead spots.

Key Features

  • Unique “V” shape for excellent mixing efficiency
  • Gentle tumbling action minimizes product damage
  • Short mixing cycles with high uniformity (CV < 5%)
  • Low power consumption and easy operation
  • Available with multiple discharge valves for full batch recovery
  • Constructed with food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade materials
  • Easy to clean, maintain, and sterilize
  • Can be fitted with heating/cooling jackets for temperature control

Applications

  • Pharmaceutical powders and granules
  • Food additives and seasoning blends
  • Specialty chemicals and catalysts
  • Detergent powders and granular fertilizers
  • Nutraceutical blends and supplements
  • Ceramic powders and pigments

Technical Specifications

Parameter

Specification Range

Remarks

Working Capacity

5 – 10,000 Liters

Lab-scale to production scale available

Rotation Speed

5 – 30 RPM

Adjustable via variable frequency drive

Material of Construction

SS 304 / SS 316 / Carbon Steel

Mirror finish, electropolished options available

Power Consumption

0.5 – 20 kW

Depending on vessel size and product

Discharge Valve

Slide gate / Butterfly valve / Flush bottom

For easy and complete discharge

Sealing

Mechanical or lip seals

For dust-tight and hygienic operation

Surface Finish

Mirror polish / Matt finish

Suitable for GMP and food applications

Optional Jacket

Steam / Water / Thermal oil jackets

For temperature-sensitive materials

Control System

Manual / PLC control

With safety interlocks and recipe control

Variants Available

  • Jacketed V-Cone Blender – For controlled temperature mixing
  • Vacuum V-Cone Blender – For moisture-sensitive materials
  • Explosion-Proof V-Cone Blender – ATEX certified for hazardous powders
  • Lab-Scale V-Cone Blender – For product development and R&D

Downloads

Product Brochure (PDF)
Technical Datasheet

Looking for gentle, uniform powder blending with minimal product degradation?

PM Industries and Process Equipment’s Pvt. Ltd. offers V-Cone Blenders customized to your material and process requirements.

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