Cone blenders are the most appropriate equipments that are used to mix and granulate dry powders. These industrial blenders have actually derived their name because of the structure and shape of their body.
Cone blenders are the oldest technical equipments, that are extensively used in the pharmaceutical industry to granulate and blend medicated powders.
Cone blending machine is better than the conventional horizontal blenders, as the shape of blender results in complete discharge of the product material. Material is loaded into the machine through a wide opening and is discharged through a mucon or slide valve. Certain cone blenders are provided with paddle type baffles on the shaft for better mixing. This conical shaped blender ensures a homogeneous mix of particles, which can further be used for various applications. The most commonly used cone blender is the double cone blender, that is also ideal for mixing of powders and homogeneous lubrication of granules. The double cone blenders are customized of premium quality raw material and all the contact parts of these blenders are made of highest quality stainless steel.
Features of using cone blenders:
- Smart-stop arrangement of cone blenders ensure that blender stops in an upright position.
- Various materials are used in its construction to comply with industry requirements.
- Internal baffles are designed in such a way that it ensures uniform blending of the material.
- Two safety rods are provided on the back of the cone blender for additional safety of the user.
Application of cone blenders:
- Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetic
- Chemical
- Food
- Dyestuffs
- Pigments
- Animal feeds
