A ribbon blender consists of a U-shaped horizontal trough containing a double helical ribbon agitator that rotates within. The agitator's shaft is positioned in the centre 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 “double" helical ribbon agitator.
The materials to be blended are loaded into the blender, typically filling it to between 40 and 70 percent of the total volume of the container. This is generally up to the level of the outer ribbon’s tip.

During the blending operation, the outer ribbons of the agitator move the material from the ends to the center while the inner ribbons move the material from the center to ends. Radial movement is achieved because of the rotational motion of the ribbons. The difference in the peripheral speeds of the outer and inner ribbons results in axial movement of the material along the horizontal axis of the blender. As a result of the radial and the counter-current axial movement, homogenous blending is achieved in short time. Blending is generally achieved within 15 to 20 minutes of start-up with a 90 to 95 percent or better homogeneity. The particle size and its bulk density have the strongest influence on the mixing efficiency of the ribbon blender. Ingredients with similar particle size and bulk densities tend to mix faster as compared to ingredients with variation in these attributes.

Suitable for material mixing of pharmacy, food, Pan Masala industry, pesticide, chemical industry, plastic, ceramic, paint, putty, mortar and etc.

A ribbon blender consists of a U-shaped horizontal trough containing a double helical ribbon agitator that rotates within. The agitator's shaft is positioned in the centre 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 “double" helical ribbon agitator.
The materials to be blended are loaded into the blender, typically filling it to between 40 and 70 percent of the total volume of the container. This is generally up to the level of the outer ribbon’s tip.

During the blending operation, the outer ribbons of the agitator move the material from the ends to the center while the inner ribbons move the material from the center to ends. Radial movement is achieved because of the rotational motion of the ribbons. The difference in the peripheral speeds of the outer and inner ribbons results in axial movement of the material along the horizontal axis of the blender. As a result of the radial and the counter-current axial movement, homogenous blending is achieved in short time. Blending is generally achieved within 15 to 20 minutes of start-up with a 90 to 95 percent or better homogeneity. The particle size and its bulk density have the strongest influence on the mixing efficiency of the ribbon blender. Ingredients with similar particle size and bulk densities tend to mix faster as compared to ingredients with variation in these attributes.

Suitable for material mixing of pharmacy, food, Pan Masala industry, pesticide, chemical industry, plastic, ceramic, paint, putty, mortar and etc.