Octagonal Blender

Q: Which industries is the Octagonal Blender suitable for?

It is ideal for: Pharmaceutical (tablets, capsules, API blending) Nutraceutical & Ayurvedic Food Processing Chemical Cosmetic and allied industries It is perfect for gentle blending where particle size and integrity must be preserved.

Q: What are the key features and benefits of the Octagonal Blender?

Key Features : cGMP-compliant design with SS 316 contact parts Low power consumption and slow speed operation Easy loading/unloading via butterfly valve Removable baffles for easy cleaning Safety guards with interlocks Optional: Bin charging, vacuum loading, PLC/HMI, flameproof construction Benefits : Excellent homogeneity, minimal maintenance, dust-free operation, space-efficient, and gentle on sensitive materials.

Description

Octagonal Blender is an efficient and versatile industrial mixing machine designed for the homogeneous blending and lubrication of dry granules and powders, particularly in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and related industries. Its octagonal-shaped container—featuring a rectangular central body with polygonal frustum ends and internal baffles—promotes tumbling motion that allows granules to flow from multiple directions, achieving uniform mixing at low RPM.

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Salient Features of Octagonal Blender

Compact cGMP model.
In octagonal blender mixer, material is managed via a vacuum charging system or bin charging. (optional)
The octagonal shape & slow speed of rotating gives sufficient continuous movement to the granules, result in good quality.
Simple design requires minimum maintenance.
Maximum care has been taken to ensure safe operation of the unit.
Manual rotating facility with hand wheel for inching.

Bigger size batch at low power consumption
Suitable for dry mixing of products in granule form.
Easy for loading and unloading of material.
Easy for cleaning.
All contact parts are made out of SS 304 / SS 316 or SS 316 L quality material, as per customer requirement.
General structure & safety guards made out of mild steel & colored in Standard Model and made out of SS 304 & polished to the matt finish in cGMP Model.

Working Principle of Octagonal Blender

The Octagonal Blender is an efficient and versatile blending machine for mixing and lubrication process of dry granules homogeneously. Two third of the volume of the Cone Blender is filled to ensure proper mixing. The Octagonal Blender Machine gives best result for granules due to very slow speed and octagonal shape of container. It is uses in application of Pharmaceutical, Food, Chemical and Cosmetic products. In Octagonal Blender the granules come from all sides due to the octagonal shape of the product container, hence requirement of blender RPM is less. Octagonal blender design suitable mainly for Crystalline & Granular type material. This type of material gets sufficient continuous movement due to their shape if container have only slow movement and will results in good quality of blending / lubrication of granules.

Technical Specification of Octagonal Blender

Working Volume in Liters	Gross volume in Liters	Motor Capacity in H. P.	Discharge valve size in mm	Overall dimensions L X W X H in mm approx.
300	375	1.5	150	2165 X 1535 X 2585
500	600	2	200	2250 X 1800 X 2700
600	725	2	200	2300 X 1800 X 2800
750	875	3	200	2300 X 1850 X 2800
800	950	3	200	2350 X 1000 X 2800
1000	1150	5	250	2700 X 2100 X 3050
1200	1300	5	250	2800 X 2270 X 3050
1500	1700	5	250	2850 X 2525 X 3120
2000	2200	7.5	300	2800 X 2800 X 3350
2500	2700	7.5	300	2800 X 2800 X 3450
2800	3500	10	300	2800 X 2900 X 3500
3400	4000	10	300	2900 X 3000 X 3700

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.

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Advantages of Octagonal Blender

Lower power consumption

Balanced operation even at high capacities

quick disassembly for maintenance, and suitability for free-flowing powders requiring low shearing force.

It outperforms other blenders in homogeneity for certain materials due to the eight-sided geometry.

Key Features of Octagonal Blender

Design and Capacity: The blender processes larger volumes while occupying less space than V-shaped or double cone blenders. It includes a dust-free bin or vacuum charging system, mirror-polished interior for easy cleaning, and a discharge butterfly valve. Capacities range from lab-scale to industrial.

Mixing Process: Fill about two-thirds of the volume for optimal results. The low-speed rotation ensures minimal shear, making it ideal for crystalline or granular materials like those used in tablet granulation or lubrication. Blending time is typically 10–30 minutes, with safety features like interlocks and guards.

FAQ for Octagonal Blender

What is an Octagonal Blender?

An Octagonal Blender is a highly efficient, low-shear tumbling mixer designed for uniform blending of dry powders, granules, and free-flowing solids. Its unique octagonal shape (with a rectangular central portion) provides excellent mixing efficiency through gentle cascading action while occupying less space compared to V-blenders or Double Cone blenders. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for homogeneous mixing and lubrication of granules.

How does the Octagonal Blender work?

The blender operates on the principle of slow-speed tumbling. Material is loaded into the octagonal vessel (typically filled to 2/3 of its volume). As the drum rotates at low RPM on a horizontal axis, the material repeatedly cascades and tumbles from the corners, achieving uniform mixing. Internal baffles (removable) enhance the mixing process. Blending time is usually short due to the efficient geometry.

What are the available models and capacities?

We offer a wide range of models from lab scale to production scale:

Lab Models: 5L to 50L
Production Models: 100L to 5000L+ gross capacity (working capacity approx. 65-70% of gross volume)

Common models include 100L, 300L, 500L, 1000L, 1500L, and higher. Custom capacities are available as per requirement.

Which industries is the Octagonal Blender suitable for?

It is ideal for:

Pharmaceutical (tablets, capsules, API blending)
Nutraceutical & Ayurvedic
Food Processing
Chemical
Cosmetic and allied industries

It is perfect for gentle blending where particle size and integrity must be preserved.

What are the key features and benefits of the Octagonal Blender?

Key Features:

cGMP-compliant design with SS 316 contact parts
Low power consumption and slow speed operation
Easy loading/unloading via butterfly valve
Removable baffles for easy cleaning
Safety guards with interlocks
Optional: Bin charging, vacuum loading, PLC/HMI, flameproof construction

Benefits: Excellent homogeneity, minimal maintenance, dust-free operation, space-efficient, and gentle on sensitive materials.

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Octagonal Blender

Description

Salient Features of Octagonal Blender

Working Principle of Octagonal Blender

Technical Specification of Octagonal Blender

Types of Mixer, Blender and Dryer

Applications of Mixer, Blender and Dryer

Advantages of Octagonal Blender

Lower power consumption

Balanced operation even at high capacities

quick disassembly for maintenance, and suitability for free-flowing powders requiring low shearing force.

It outperforms other blenders in homogeneity for certain materials due to the eight-sided geometry.

Key Features of Octagonal Blender

FAQ for Octagonal Blender

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Partner with Industry Experts

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