Small Scale Octagonal Blender

Q: What capacities and models are available?

We offer the following lab-scale models: AOB-1 : 1 L Gross / 0.6 L Working AOB-2 : 2 L Gross / 1 L Working AOB-3 : 3 L Gross / 1.5 L Working AOB-5 : 5 L Gross / 3 L Working AOB-10 : 10 L Gross / 5 L Working Larger small-scale models up to 25–50 L are also available.

Description

Small Scale Octagonal Blender also known as a mini, lab, or R&D octagonal blender is a compact mixing machine primarily used in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and cosmetic industries for blending dry powders, granules, and crystalline materials. Its octagonal (eight-sided) container design promotes efficient, gentle tumbling action, ensuring uniform mixing at low speeds while minimizing shear and heat generation. This makes it ideal for sensitive or fragile products, such as delicate granules or heat-sensitive compounds. Unlike larger industrial models, small-scale versions are designed for research and development (R&D), pilot testing, or low-volume production, typically handling batches from 1-50 liters. These blenders are often cGMP-compliant, easy to clean, and feature quick-connect mechanisms for integration with other lab equipment.

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Salient Features of Small 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 Small 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 Small 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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Advantages of Small Scale Octagonal Blender

More space-efficient than V or double-cone blenders.

Lower RPM requirements due to multi-directional granule flow from eight sides.

Balanced operation even at higher capacities within small scale.

Key Features of Small Scale Octagonal Blender

Design: Octagonal-shaped body with a rectangular central section and polygonal frustums at top and bottom. Includes removable baffles for enhanced mixing and a slow-speed rotation to reduce power consumption and material degradation.

Capacity: Small models range from 1-25 liters, filling to about two-thirds capacity for optimal tumbling.

Controls: Digital timers, speed displays, and optional PLC-based HMI for automation. Motors are usually 0.5-1 HP, single-phase.

Materials: Stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and hygiene.

FAQ for Small Scale Octagonal Blender

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

The Small Scale Octagonal Blender is a compact, low-shear tumbling mixer designed for R&D labs, pilot plants, and small-batch production. It is ideal for homogeneous blending of dry powders, granules, and crystalline materials in the Pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, Herbal, Nutraceutical, Biotech, Cosmetic, Food, and Chemical industries. Its octagonal shape ensures gentle mixing with minimal shear and heat generation, making it perfect for sensitive or fragile products.

How does the Small Scale Octagonal Blender work?

The blender operates on the principle of slow-speed tumbling. The octagonal-shaped container 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 results. Removable baffles can be added for enhanced uniformity.

What are the key features and advantages of the Small Scale Octagonal Blender?

Compact cGMP-compliant design with SS 304 / SS 316 contact parts
Gentle low-shear mixing with minimal power consumption
Octagonal shape ensures better granule movement and homogeneity
Easy loading/unloading and quick cleaning
Manual hand wheel for inching and safety guards
Simple design with low maintenance
Space-efficient compared to V or Double Cone blenders.

What capacities and models are available?

We offer the following lab-scale models:

AOB-1: 1 L Gross / 0.6 L Working
AOB-2: 2 L Gross / 1 L Working
AOB-3: 3 L Gross / 1.5 L Working
AOB-5: 5 L Gross / 3 L Working
AOB-10: 10 L Gross / 5 L Working

Larger small-scale models up to 25–50 L are also available.

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

Extremely easy. The machine features mirror-polished stainless steel contact parts, smooth surfaces with no dead corners, and removable baffles. Its simple design allows quick disassembly, thorough manual cleaning, and fast product changeovers — essential for GMP compliance in laboratory and pilot-scale environments.

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