Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender

Q: What are the key features and technical specifications of the Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender?

Models : AOB-1 to AOB-10 (and larger pilot variants) Gross Capacity : 1–10 Liters (scalable to 50–500 Liters in pilot range) Working Capacity : 0.6–5 Liters approx. Contact Parts : SS 304 / SS 316 / SS 316L (mirror polished) Key Features : Compact cGMP model, low power consumption, manual hand wheel for inching, safety guards, easy loading/unloading, and simple maintenance-free design.

Description

Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender is a mid-sized mixing machine optimized for research and development (R&D), process validation, and small-batch production in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals, and cosmetics. It features an octagonal-shaped vessel that promotes efficient, gentle tumbling of dry powders, granules, or crystalline materials, ensuring homogeneous blending with minimal shear force. This design bridges the gap between lab-scale and full production-scale equipment, allowing for scalable testing of formulations before large-volume manufacturing. Pilot models typically handle batch sizes from 50–500 liters, with throughputs of 20–200 kg per batch, depending on material density.

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Salient Features of Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender

Compact cGMP model.
The octagonal shape & slow speed of rotating gives sufficient continuous movement to the granules, result in good quality.
Simple design requires minimum maintenance.
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 GMP Model.
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.

Working Principle of Pilot Scale 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 Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender

Model	AOB-1	AOB-2	AOB-3	AOB-5	AOB-10
Gross Capacity	1 Liters	2 Liters	3 Liters	5 Liters	10 Liters
Working Capacity	0.6 Liters	1 Liters	1.5 Liters	3 Liters	5 Liters
Power Voltage	220V, 1Ph.	220V, 1Ph	220V, 1Ph	220V, 1Ph	220V, 1Ph
Dimensions (LxWxH) in mm	140 x 266 x 254	200 x 300 x 300	250 x 200 x 380	355 x 178 x 420	508 x 305 x 50
Net Weight	5 kgs.	5.5 kgs.	7.kgs.	7 kgs.	10 kgs

* 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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Benefits of Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender

Homogeneity: The octagonal geometry creates a tumbling action that achieves uniform mixing in 5–15 minutes, even for materials with varying particle sizes or densities.

Ease of Use: cGMP-compliant designs with quick-release mechanisms, CIP (clean-in-place) compatibility, and safety interlocks for doors and guards.

Gentle Processing: Low-speed rotation prevents degradation of heat-sensitive or fragile ingredients.

Versatility: Suitable for lubrication of granules, homogenization of multiple batches, or blending additives like lubricants in tablet production.

Technical Considerations of Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender

Construction: Product-contact parts in SS 316/316L for corrosion resistance; non-contact in SS 304. Capacities scale from pilot to production.

Operation: Material loads to 2/3 vessel volume; rotates at low speeds for tumbling. Mixing time: 5–15 minutes for 95–99% homogeneity.

Safety & Compliance: Interlocking doors, emergency stops, and proxy switches; meets cGMP, FDA, and CE standards. Validation docs often available.

Customization: Options for PLC controls, vacuum loading, or explosion-proof motors for volatile materials.

FAQ for Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender

What is a Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender and what is it used for?

The Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender is a mid-sized, low-shear tumbling mixer optimized for R&D, process validation, and small-batch production. It is ideal for homogeneous blending of dry powders, granules, and crystalline materials. It is widely used in the Pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, Herbal, Nutraceutical, Biotech, Cosmetic, Food, and Chemical industries. Its octagonal shape ensures gentle mixing with minimal shear and heat generation, bridging the gap between lab-scale and production-scale equipment.

How does the Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender work?

It operates on the principle of slow-speed tumbling. The octagonal-shaped vessel rotates on a horizontal axis, causing materials to cascade continuously from all eight sides due to gravity. This geometry provides excellent mixing efficiency at low RPM. The vessel is typically filled to about two-thirds (65–70%) of its gross volume for optimal homogeneity, with mixing times usually ranging from 5–15 minutes.

What are the key features and technical specifications of the Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender?

Models: AOB-1 to AOB-10 (and larger pilot variants)
Gross Capacity: 1–10 Liters (scalable to 50–500 Liters in pilot range)
Working Capacity: 0.6–5 Liters approx.
Contact Parts: SS 304 / SS 316 / SS 316L (mirror polished)
Key Features: Compact cGMP model, low power consumption, manual hand wheel for inching, safety guards, easy loading/unloading, and simple maintenance-free design.

What are the main advantages of the Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender?

It delivers excellent homogeneity for granules and crystalline materials with very low shear and power consumption. The octagonal geometry allows efficient blending at slower speeds, preserving particle integrity. Additional benefits include easy cleaning, quick product changeovers, scalability for process validation, and full cGMP compliance with polished stainless steel construction.

How easy is it to clean and maintain the Pilot Scale Octagonal Blender?

It is designed for easy cleaning and fast changeovers. Mirror-polished SS contact parts with no dead corners, combined with simple construction and removable components, allow thorough manual cleaning or CIP compatibility. The low-maintenance design and safety features make it highly suitable for GMP-regulated pilot-scale environments.

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