Double Cone Blender
- S-3-Pharmaceutical engineering
- Feb 27
- 1 min read
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Principles of Double Cone Blender
The Double Cone Blender operates on the principle of tumbling action.
It achieves mixing by rotating a conical vessel, causing the contents to continuously fall and disperse, promoting thorough intermixing of the particles.
Construction
Vessel: Comprises two conical sections joined at their bases.
Drive System: Typically includes a motor and gearbox to rotate the vessel.
Support Frame: Holds the vessel and allows it to rotate.
Loading and Unloading Ports: For adding materials and discharging the mixed product.
Optional Features: May include intensifier bars for breaking up agglomerates and ensuring uniform mixing.
Working
Materials are loaded into the blender.
The vessel rotates around its axis, causing the particles to tumble and cascade.
The continuous movement ensures that particles intermix, achieving a homogeneous blend.
Once mixing is complete, the blender is stopped, and the contents are discharged.
Uses
Pharmaceuticals: Mixing powders and granules.
Food Industry: Blending dry ingredients like spices and baking powders.
Chemical Industry: Mixing fine chemicals and dry powders.
Merits
Simple design and operation.
Effective for free-flowing powders.
Minimal heat generation, suitable for heat-sensitive materials.
Gentle mixing action, preserving particle integrity.
Demerits
Not suitable for sticky or cohesive materials.
Limited mixing efficiency for very fine powders or particles with large density differences.
Requires regular maintenance to ensure smooth operation.
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