Van den Bergh - Van den Bergh Ribbon Blender

Applications & Use Cases

• Blending dry powders, granules, and pastes in the food industry.
• Mixing pharmaceutical ingredients and chemical compounds.
• Homogenising cosmetic formulations and personal care products.
• Combining aggregates and binders in construction material production.
• Processing animal feed and agricultural products.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Ribbon blenders of this class commonly range from 100 litres up to several thousand litres; this unit is specified at 650 litres.

Power supply

Units of this size typically require a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Construction material

As stated, this unit is all stainless steel, which is standard for hygienic applications in food, pharma, and chemical industries.

Mixing mechanism

Features a twin rotor (double helical ribbon) design, effective for thorough and relatively fast blending of various material types.

Suitable feed materials

Primarily designed for dry powders and granules, but can be adapted for slurries or pastes; this unit has been used for liquid mixing.

Discharge method

Typically features a bottom discharge valve, often pneumatic or manually operated, for efficient product evacuation.

Footprint

For a 650-litre unit, expect a footprint of approximately 2.5m to 3.5m in length and 1.0m to 1.5m in width, excluding ancillary equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary advantage of a ribbon blender?

  Ribbon blenders are highly effective for achieving homogeneous blends of dry, free-flowing materials, offering good mixing efficiency and relatively short cycle times.

• Can this blender handle abrasive materials?

• What maintenance is typically required for a ribbon blender?

• Is it possible to control the mixing speed?

• What safety features should I look for?

• How difficult is it to convert this unit from liquid to powder mixing?