Drum Blender

Q: Which industries is the Drum Blender suitable for?

The Drum Blender is widely used in: Pharmaceutical Industry Biotech Industry Ayurvedic & Herbal Industry Nutraceutical Industry Cosmetic Industry Food Processing and Chemical Industries It is especially suitable for gentle blending where product integrity must be preserved.

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

Key Features : cGMP-compliant design with SS 304 / SS 316 contact parts No internal blades or agitators (zero shear) Low power consumption and slow-speed operation Easy loading/unloading and complete discharge Safety interlocks, variable speed, and optional PLC/HMI Compact footprint and easy cleaning Benefits : Gentle mixing, reduced cross-contamination risk, fast changeover, high blend uniformity, low maintenance, and excellent scalability.

Description

Drum Blender, also known as a rotary drum mixer or barrel blender, is an industrial mixing machine designed to uniformly blend powders, granules, pellets, or other dry materials by rotating a sealed drum or container end-over-end or around its axis. Unlike agitator-based mixers, it typically has no internal moving parts like blades or impellers, which prevents friction-induced heating, material degradation, or contamination, making it ideal for gentle, shear-free blending.

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Salient Features of Double Cone Blender

Compact GMP Model.
No Bottle – No Fill System
Rotary Bottle Movement System with Rotary Funnel System
Funnel with Unique Vibratory system for filling semi free flow powder at higher speed.
All contact parts with easy removal system for Cleaning / AutoClaving / Sterilization.
Machine construction in SS304 material.

Filling Accuracy of ±2% depending on powder at controlled humidity below 28% Rh.
Automatic Infeed and Exit of Bottles through Star Wheel System.
No Bottle at infeed conveyor – Automatic Machine on/off system.
Tool Less adjustment of Doctor Blade and Wiper Blade saves valuable time and easy for setting.
Low Air – Machine Stop System, Low Vacuum – Machine Stop System.
Toughened Glass Safety Cabinet.

Working Principle of Drum Blender

Materials are loaded into the drum, which is then secured to the machine’s rotating shaft or frame. The drum rotates at low speeds, causing contents to tumble, cascade, and homogenize through gravity and fluidization. Blending times are typically short (minutes), with complete discharge via a large chute for easy cleanup and 100% yield. Controls may include PLC systems, timers, variable speeds, and safety interlocks, often compliant with cGMP, FDA, or ATEX standards for hygienic or explosive environments.

Technical Specification of Drum Blender

Model No.	Gross Capacity	Working Capacity	Overall Dimensions (in mm) (L) x (W) x (H) approx.	Discharge Height	Charge Opening	Power Supply
DCB-5	16 Ltrs	10 Ltrs	750x580x650	300mm	100mm	0.5 H.P.
DCB-10	35 Ltrs	20 Ltrs	1100x450x1200	300mm	100mm	0.5 H.P.
DCB-25	80 Ltrs	50 Ltrs	1200x600x300	450mm	150mm	1.0 H.P.
DCB-50	150 Ltrs	100 Ltrs	1400x800x1500	450mm	150mm	2.0 H.P.
DCB-100	300 Ltrs	200 Ltrs	1850x900x1900	450mm	200mm	2.0 H.P.
DCB-150	470 Ltrs	300 Ltrs	2000x1100x2000	450mm	200mm	5.0 H.P.
DCB-200	615 Ltrs	400 Ltrs	2100x1200x2100	450mm	200mm	6.0 H.P.
DCB-250	770 Ltrs	500 Ltrs	2200x1300x2200	450mm	200mm	7.5 H.P.
DCB-300	1000 Ltrs	600 Ltrs	2300x1400x2300	450mm	200mm	7.5 H.P.
DCB-400	1340 Ltrs	800 Ltrs	2350x1800x2350	600mm	250mm	7.5 H.P.
DCB-500	1500 Ltrs	1000 Ltrs	2400x1900x2400	800mm	250mm	10 H.P.
DCB-650	2000 Ltrs	1300 Ltrs	2800x2100x2700	800mm	250/400 mm	10 H.P.
DCB-750	2500 Ltrs	1500 Ltrs	3000x2200x2600	800mm	250/400 mm	10 H.P.

* 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 Drum Blender

Gentle Low-Shear Mixing

Reduced Cross-Contamination Risk

Easy Cleaning and Fast Changeover

High Efficiency and Low Operating Cost

Improved Safety and Ergonomics

Key Features of Drum Blender

Gentle and Uniform Mixing: Achieves high homogeneity without damaging fragile particles like tea leaves or pellets.

Versatility: Handles various drum types and materials, from low-viscosity powders to slurries; customizable for mobile, stationary, or automated operation.

Efficiency and Safety: Low energy use, minimal maintenance, full cleanout to avoid cross-contamination, and enclosed designs for dust control.

Scalability: Models range from lab/pilot scale to large industrial batches.

FAQ for Drum Blender

What is a Drum Blender?

A Drum Blender (also known as Rotary Drum Mixer or Barrel Blender) is a gentle, low-shear industrial mixing machine designed for uniform blending of dry powders, granules, pellets, and free-flowing solids. It rotates an entire sealed drum end-over-end or around its axis, without internal agitators or blades. This shear-free tumbling action prevents material degradation, heat generation, and contamination, making it ideal for fragile or sensitive products.

How does the Drum Blender work?

Material is loaded into a drum or container, which is then secured to the blender’s rotating frame. The drum rotates slowly at controlled speeds, causing the contents to tumble, cascade, and mix homogeneously through gravity. Blending is achieved in a short time with excellent uniformity. After mixing, the product is discharged completely via a large chute for high yield and easy cleaning.

What are the available models and capacities?

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

DCB-5: 10 Ltrs working capacity
DCB-50: 100 Ltrs working capacity
DCB-100: 200 Ltrs working capacity
DCB-200: 400 Ltrs working capacity
DCB-500: 1000 Ltrs working capacity

Larger models up to 1500 Ltrs+ working capacity are available. Custom sizes can be manufactured as per requirement.

Which industries is the Drum Blender suitable for?

The Drum Blender is widely used in:

Pharmaceutical Industry
Biotech Industry
Ayurvedic & Herbal Industry
Nutraceutical Industry
Cosmetic Industry
Food Processing and Chemical Industries

It is especially suitable for gentle blending where product integrity must be preserved.

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

Key Features:

cGMP-compliant design with SS 304 / SS 316 contact parts
No internal blades or agitators (zero shear)
Low power consumption and slow-speed operation
Easy loading/unloading and complete discharge
Safety interlocks, variable speed, and optional PLC/HMI
Compact footprint and easy cleaning

Benefits: Gentle mixing, reduced cross-contamination risk, fast changeover, high blend uniformity, low maintenance, and excellent scalability.

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