A ribbon blender consists of a U-shaped horizontal trough containing a double helical ribbon agitator that rotates within. The agitatorâ??s shaft is positioned in the center of the trough and has welded spokes on which the helical ribbons (also known as spirals) are welded. Since the ribbon agitator consists of a set of inner and outer helical ribbons, it is referred to as a â??double" helical ribbon agitator. The gap between the ribbonâ??s outer edge and the internal wall of the container ranges from 3 to 6 mm depending on the application.
Blending large volumes of dry solids.
Dry powder to wet phase mixing.
Mixing of bulk drugs, chemicals, and cosmetic powders.
Dry Blending of capsule formulations.
Lubrication of dry granules in large quantity.
Heating, cooling, and drying of materials.
Coating solid particles with small amounts of liquids to produce formulations.
