Paddle mixers use large paddles with a scoop, lift and tumble action to gently mix dry ingredients. This makes them perfect for delicate mixes with different shapes, sizes, and densities.
They can be used for various food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and plastic applications. They can also be operated at different temperatures and pressures.
Increased Productivity
Whether you’re producing syrups, base mixes, or other liquid and powdered products, paddle blenders can increase your manufacturing process’s productivity. They can also help reduce downtime and improve product quality.
Generally, paddle blenders consist of a U-shaped horizontal trough and a fabricated paddle agitator that includes multiple paddles that move the product in lateral or radial motions. They are usually used to mix dry powders and liquids into a dry mixture.
Reduced Downtime
Paddle blenders are an effective blending tool for a variety of applications. They can mix materials of different particle sizes, shapes, and densities, including powders and granular ingredients.
They are especially useful for trail mixes of friable or delicate ingredients, food products containing discrete vegetable or fruit pieces, and certain kinds of polymer beads. They can mix dry soups, batters, slurries, and certain pastes.
Paddle agitators have a much gentler blending action than ribbon agitators. They also have less surface area in the periphery, so heat development is usually lower. This helps reduce the risk of overheating the material in the vessel, which can cause damage to it.
Lower Maintenance Costs
Paddle blenders are a good option for certain blending applications that require gentle agitation. These include trail mixes with friable or delicate ingredients, food products containing discrete vegetable or fruit pieces, and polymer beads.
These mixers can also coat solid particles with small amounts of liquid. This is especially helpful for slurries, soups, and batters that must be mixed and discharged quickly.
Another benefit to these industrial blenders is that they can lower your maintenance costs. They are easy to clean and replace.
Increased Product Quality
A major part of most manufacturing processes is the mixing of various materials. These may be in different states, like solid, liquid, or viscous.
This blending is done using industrial blenders available in different configurations and designs. These blenders mix materials of varied sizes, shapes, and densities to produce a smooth, consistent product.
Paddle blenders have long paddle-shaped blades that circle a central axis. They are typically contained in a semi-cylinder of stainless steel or aluminum alloys, including powder feeders, liquid dosing feeders, and outlets.
Reduced Risk of Cross-Contamination
In laboratories where sample homogenization is necessary, paddle blenders can reduce the risk of cross-contamination. These blenders use sterile bags to disperse samples while ensuring they are free from contaminants throughout the homogenization process.
The sample is then pipetted and analyzed without risk of alteration. Moreover, these machines are easy to clean and don’t require any maintenance.
Paddle blenders can be used in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and clinical laboratories. They are suitable for any solid sample and can be adjusted to ensure optimal bacterial extraction.
