V-Type Mixer

Introduction of V-Type Mixer

V-type mixers are V type dry powder mixer, also called V blender , which are made by rotating a V-shaped container, made of 2 cylinders welded at 75° to 90°, which can be rotated to mix the ingredients by diffusing mixing to achieve fast and uniform mix.

The V-type mixer is made of stainless steel, the inner wall is polished, the mixing is uniform, the material flows smoothly during the mixing period, and it is not easy to damage the raw materials. It can be designed as single or double arms according to customer requirements.

What Is The Use of V-Type Mixer?

V-type mixer is a multi-functional mixing equipment widely used in industries that require uniform mixing of dry powder, granules and other solid materials. Its design promotes efficient mixing and ensures consistent product quality. Some common uses for V-blenders include:

Pharmaceutical industry: For mixing powders, granules and other pharmaceutical ingredients. They are commonly used in the manufacture of tablets, capsules and other solid dosage forms.

Chemical Industry: For mixing and homogenizing different types of chemicals, pigments, dyes and additives. They are used to ensure an even distribution of ingredients and to achieve the desired chemical reactions.

Food and beverage industry: For mixing dry ingredients such as spices, flavorings, powders and additives. They are commonly used in the production of bakery products, snacks, beverages and other food products.

Cosmetics and personal care industry: For mixing various ingredients such as pigments, powders, fragrances and additives. They help achieve uniformity and consistency in cosmetic formulations.

Nutraceutical industry: For blending vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts and other nutritional ingredients. They ensure an even distribution of active ingredients to create homogeneous nutraceutical products.

Veterinary and animal feed industry: For mixing different types of feed ingredients such as grains, proteins, vitamins and minerals to achieve a balanced and homogeneous feed mixture.

Research and Development: V-blenders are also used in R&D laboratories for small-scale mixing and formulation experiments. They provide a convenient and efficient way to mix and test various ingredients and formulations.

Working Principle of V-Type Mixer

The working principle of a V-type mixer involves mixing and homogenizing materials through a combination of convective and diffusion mixing mechanisms. Here's a general overview of how it works:

Feeding: Load the materials to be mixed into the V-type mixer of the mixer. The chamber is usually equipped with a cover or cover to prevent spillage of the material during mixing.

Mixing Action: Mixers operate by a combination of tumbling and cascading actions. The V-type mixer keeps the material rolling and flowing along the chamber wall.

Convective Mixing: As materials tumble and flow, they undergo convective mixing. This occurs when particles move from the bottom to the top of the V-shaped mixer and vice versa. The movement of the particles facilitates the mixing and blending of materials.

Diffusion Mixing: In addition to convective mixing, diffusive mixing also occurs in V-blenders. This occurs when particles move toward each other due to differences in size, shape and density. It allows particle redistribution and enhances the mixing process.

Mixing Efficiency: The V-Mixer design promotes efficient mixing by providing a large surface area for material contact and movement. The V-shaped mixer ensures that the material undergoes multiple collisions and interactions, resulting in improved mixing efficiency and uniformity.

Unloading: After the required mixing time is reached, the mixed material can be unloaded from the mixer. Discharge can usually be done through a bottom outlet or a side discharge, depending on the specific design of the V-blender.