Vee Cone Blenders

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Designed for dry and granular bulk materials, the Vee Cone Blender provides a superior mixing solution for industries where product integrity and cleanliness are paramount. By utilizing a gentle tumbling action instead of forcing agitators through stationary material, these blenders deliver a perfectly homogeneous mix in typically 5 to 15 minutes while preventing product degradation.

The Vee Cone Blender consists of two inclined cylinders that rotate to create a continuous “converge and divide” action. As the vessel turns, material falls and merges during one half-turn and splits during the other, ensuring rapid and consistent distribution.

• Gentle Agitation: Unlike ribbon or paddle blenders, there is no mechanical shear, making it the ideal choice for fragile or heat-sensitive granules.
• Energy Savings: The tumbling motion requires significantly less horsepower (kW) than agitated machines, reducing your operational costs.
• Flexible Batch Sizes: These blenders maintain equal mixing efficiency even at fill volumes ranging from 50% to 100%, offering great versatility for varying production runs.

The Vee Cone Blender is recognized as the ultimate mixing system for applications requiring frequent changeovers and zero cross-contamination.

• Zero-Obstruction Interior: The absence of internal baffles, shafts, or bearings ensures unobstructed material flow and leaves no place for product to be trapped.
• Rapid Changeovers: Smooth internal surfaces and dual quick-opening doors at the ends of the cylinders allow for thorough sanitization in just minutes.
• Total Discharge: Gravity ensures complete discharge through the valve, minimizing material waste and simplifying the cleaning process.

To meet the rigorous standards of the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and nutraceutical industries, a wide range of specialized options are available:

• Optional Intensifier Bar: For materials that contain soft agglomerates, an intensifier bar can be added to provide the necessary shear and promote the rapid distribution of liquid additions.
• High-Sanitary Finishes: Available in 304 or 316 Stainless Steel with finishes ranging from standard mill to #7 mirror pharmaceutical polishes, compliant with USDA and global sanitary standards.
• Thermal Control: Optional heating and cooling jackets (including ASME pressure codes) for processes that require temperature-controlled mixing.
• Liquid Addition: Internal spray lines are available for precise coating, coloring, or agglomeration during the mixing cycle.

• R&D & Small Batch: Laboratory models feature interchangeable vessels starting from 0.25 quarts (0.24 liters), perfect for testing and pilot runs.

• Industrial Production: Full-scale models reach capacities exceeding 200 cu ft (5,663 liters) to handle massive manufacturing demands.

The Vee Cone Blender is the premier choice for achieving precise, repeatable blends with the highest level of hygiene and the lowest energy footprint in the industry. If your application involves delicate granules or requires the highest levels of sanitation, the Vee Cone Blender is your ideal choice.

You can configure the perfect system—incorporating Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems, abrasion-resistant materials, or specialized valves—to ensure your facility operates with peak efficiency and zero contamination risk.

Stainless steel Vee Cone Blender with a 57-liter (2 cu ft) capacity, powered by a 2 hp gear-motor drive. Its physical dimensions are 1.37 m high, 1.63 m wide, and 1.07 m deep, and it requires a clearance for an 18-inch (0.46 m) swing radius during operation.

Lab-sized Vee Cone Blender with a 4-quart (approx. 3.8 liters) capacity, constructed from #304 stainless steel and equipped with an independently powered intensifier. It is highly efficient for small-scale applications, typically achieving uniform blends within 5 to 15 minutes. A notable performance feature is its ability to maintain equal mixing efficiency at fill volumes ranging from 50% to 100% of its rated capacity, depending on the material being processed.

High-performance mixing system with a 10 cu ft (283 liter) capacity, engineered for precision and safety. Powered by a robust 5 hp (3.73 kw) motor, it features an integrated air brake for rapid deceleration, ensuring fast cycle times and enhanced operational control. This model is ideal for applications requiring efficient, uniform blending with advanced safety mechanisms for quick stopping.

Designed for easy maintenance with twin, quick-opening doors that provide direct access to the interior of its inclined cylinders. For material discharge, the unit offers flexibility by being available with either manual or pneumatic configurations, featuring stainless steel knife gate or butterfly valves.

Features a cantilevered mounting system designed for versatility, allowing it to support interchangeable vessel sizes. The system is offered in six capacities ranging from 0.24 to 15.14 liters (0.25 to 16 quarts). This specific configuration demonstrates its flexibility by showing a 3.79-liter vessel secured to the shaft while highlighting the compatibility with other sizes, such as the 1.89-liter vessel shown in the foreground.

28-liter (1 cu ft) Vee Cone Blender designed for laboratory and pilot applications, featuring a sanitary construction and a 21.5-inch (0.55 m) swing radius. It is powered by a 3/4 HP stainless steel wash-down motor with a gear reducer, while an optional intensifier bar is driven by a separate 1 HP motor. Key functional features include an internal spray line for rapid liquid dispersion and a pneumatically-actuated brake to ensure safety and precision during the loading and unloading process.

2 cu ft (57 liter) capacity mixer designed for high-performance processing. It features durable stainless steel contact surfaces and a safety-interlocked enclosure with an integral control panel. This model is equipped with a high-grade IP66 wash-down duty motor (available in 3/4 hp or 1 hp configurations) with air braking, a manually actuated butterfly valve, and an independently powered liquid addition/intensifier bar for superior material dispersion.

Versatile testing solution equipped with an intensifier for high-precision mixing. Designed for maximum flexibility, it accommodates interchangeable vessels in six different sizes, allowing for seamless scaling and adaptation across various laboratory or pilot-scale applications (8 qt. / 7.65 liter shown).

Designed for high efficiency, achieving uniform blends more rapidly and with lower energy consumption compared to standard double cone or agitated blenders. A key advantage of this model is its ability to discharge completely with almost no residue, which significantly minimizes material waste and reduces the time required for cleaning.