OCTAGONAL BLENDER
An Octagonal Blender is an efficient and multi-purpose blending process for pharmaceutical production with great mixing capability, low maintenance, and high capacity handling. It produces consistent product quality and adheres to regulatory requirements.
Description
OCTAGONAL BLENDER FOR PHARMA INDUSTRY: Technical Specification & Application
Introduction
An Octagonal Blender is a slow-speed, effective mixing machine utilized in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries for homogeneous blending of dry powders and granules. Its octagonal shape guarantees soft but efficient mixing, thus proving suitable for delicate formulations.
Technical Specifications of Octagonal Blender
- Material of Construction
Stainless Steel (SS 316L for contact parts, SS 304 for non-contact parts) – provides durability, corrosion resistance, and GMP and FDA compliance.
Mirror or Matt Finish – to aid in easy cleaning and reduced product retention.
- Capacity Range
10 liters to 10,000 liters depending on batch size requirements.
- Blending Mechanism
Octagonal-shaped drum to increase uniform blending with lower attrition.
Slow-speed tumbling action (10–25 RPM) to avoid degradation of fragile granules.
Baffles within the drum enhance mixing efficiency.
- Drive System
Gearbox drive motor for smooth and controlled operation.
Power range: 0.5 HP – 15 HP (dependent on capacity).
- Safety Features
Limit switch & interlock system inhibits running when loading/unloading doors are open.
Emergency stop button to ensure instant shutdown in case of breakdown.
Dust-tight construction reduces the risk of contamination.
- Loading & Unloading Mechanism
Vacuum or manual loading options.
Butterfly or slide valve for simple discharge of mixed material.
- Control System
PLC-based control panel (optional) for automatic batch processing.
Digital timer and speed control for process optimization.
- Cleaning & Maintenance
Easy cleaning design with few dead spaces.
CIP (Clean-in-Place) option available for quicker turnaround.
Applications of Octagonal Blender in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Uniform Blending of Dry Granules & Powders
Ensures uniform mixing of excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and lubricants prior to tablet compression or capsule filling.
Gentle Treatment of Delicate Formulations
Ideal for heat-sensitive or fragile products because of low-speed mixing.
Blending Large Volumes Effectively
Octagonal design maximizes mixing volume, minimizing batch processing time.
Multi-Industry Uses
Applied in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food, cosmetics, and chemical industries for powder blending.
Regulatory Compliance
Engineered to satisfy cGMP, FDA, and WHO standards for pharmaceutical production.
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