Proudly Manufacturing Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Blending Machines
Many of AIM Blending Technologies, Inc.’s nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing clients purchase either our Fluidizer Blenders or Ribbon Blenders for bulk blending of larger quantities of powder and supplement mixtures. These manufacturers have found our nutraceutical blending machines to be essential for high-volume contract manufacturing of multivitamins, sports supplements, protein powders, infant formulas, meal replacements, herbal extracts, food supplements, and many other nutraceutical products with medicinal benefits.
Features
We manufacture an impressive line of industrial blending equipment, including fluidizer blenders and ribbon blenders for nutraceutical mixing. Our industrial mixing machines run from 5 cu. ft. to 500 cu. ft. in size and vary in horsepower up to 150 HP, depending on your needs. Each machine is sized and built based on its product’s bulk density, weight, and any special features needed to ensure you get the formula blend you need.
We understand the complexities of maintaining extremely high sanitation and safety standards in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, which is why we meticulously manufacture our industrial mixers to the highest standards. Also, because we manufacture our blenders to the highest standards, our machines require much less maintenance, increasing productivity and saving our clients’ money for many years to come.
We understand the complexities of maintaining extremely high sanitation and safety standards in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, which is why we meticulously manufacture our industrial mixers to the highest standards. Also, because we manufacture our blenders to the highest standards, our machines require much less maintenance, increasing productivity and saving our clients’ money for many years to come.
Featured Blending Equipment
Fluidizer Blenders
We have discovered that Fluidizer Blenders often outperform standard machines in most applications. Many companies using traditional industrial mixers may not be familiar with fluidizers, as they are relatively new to the American industrial blending market. While several manufacturers produce industrial blenders for the nutraceutical industry, most lack the technology and experience to develop effective fluidizer blenders specifically for nutraceutical blending.
Fluidizer machines resemble ribbon blenders on the outside but feature a unique internal design: several bending blades that move in various directions. These blades are specifically engineered to create a highly effective counter-current flow while maintaining a consistent material level in the blending chamber. Additionally, fluidizer machines operate faster than traditional ribbon blenders. Customers who have used our fluidizer blenders for nutraceutical mixing have been impressed by their blending performance. While fluidizer mixers may have a higher initial cost due to the additional blades, steel, and skilled craftsmanship required for their production, the speed and versatility they offer for blending different products justify this moderate price difference.
Fluidizer machines resemble ribbon blenders on the outside but feature a unique internal design: several bending blades that move in various directions. These blades are specifically engineered to create a highly effective counter-current flow while maintaining a consistent material level in the blending chamber. Additionally, fluidizer machines operate faster than traditional ribbon blenders. Customers who have used our fluidizer blenders for nutraceutical mixing have been impressed by their blending performance. While fluidizer mixers may have a higher initial cost due to the additional blades, steel, and skilled craftsmanship required for their production, the speed and versatility they offer for blending different products justify this moderate price difference.
Ribbon Blenders
Our industrial Ribbon Blenders are among the most popular machines we manufacture. Within the blending industry, a ribbon blender for nutraceutical mixing is considered a standard. These industrial mixing machines also tend to be less expensive to purchase, depending on the number of custom features you choose to add.
Our industrial mixing machines are commonly used for blending bulk dry powder formulas, granules, pellets, and other solid forms. Ribbon mixers feature two inner and two outer helical ribbons mounted on a central shaft. These double-spiral ribbon agitators are designed to move the material inward and outward in opposing directions while also radially moving the product outward from the center.
The helical ribbons are set to a clearance of approximately 5 mm from the interior of the trough-shaped semicircular bottom. This design prevents layering and ensures that no material remains stuck at the bottom during mixing and discharging. The combination of clearance and product movement during blending promotes rapid, thorough mixing, resulting in shorter cycle times.
Our industrial mixing machines are commonly used for blending bulk dry powder formulas, granules, pellets, and other solid forms. Ribbon mixers feature two inner and two outer helical ribbons mounted on a central shaft. These double-spiral ribbon agitators are designed to move the material inward and outward in opposing directions while also radially moving the product outward from the center.
The helical ribbons are set to a clearance of approximately 5 mm from the interior of the trough-shaped semicircular bottom. This design prevents layering and ensures that no material remains stuck at the bottom during mixing and discharging. The combination of clearance and product movement during blending promotes rapid, thorough mixing, resulting in shorter cycle times.
Common Custom Features Ordered
- We offer pharmaceutical-, food-, or chemical-grade surface finish options, as well as a low bacteria finish, highly polished mirror or near-mirror finish, #4, or 2B. Additionally, a professional-looking matte or a mirror finish is available for the exterior of the industrial mixer.
- Our discharges on all our industrial mixing machines can be a slide gate, butterfly valve, ball valve, or bomb bay doors.
- Our fluidizer and ribbon blenders can come in standard-, heavy-, and extra-heavy-duty varieties. Order them in 316 or 304 stainless, mild, or other types and grades of steel.
- We can add a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to your industrial blender if a gentler mixing action is desired. This addition allows the blender to handle the product gently, like a paddle blender; however, it blends the product much more quickly. This option also allows the manufacturer to slow the mixture significantly, safely adding new products through our standard safety grates while the blades remain in motion.
- We can also equip your industrial blender with a dust collection system to promote a cleaner working environment and for the safety of your manufacturing team.
- We also offer large industrial bins and bulk silos for your pre-mix storage.
See our Custom Features page for many more options.
Showroom Blenders
We created the showroom blenders and mezzanines for two of the country’s biggest nutraceutical manufacturers. Each manufacturer chose a 350 cu. ft. blender, with one selecting a low bacteria/mirror finish on the blender’s interior and exterior, including the frame and motor mount. Both companies are exceptionally proud of their real “live production” showrooms and feature them during tours.
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