A Mixer Blender & Its Types In-India A Mixer Blender is a machine used for blending, mixing, or combining different materials in industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and cosmetics. Various types of mixers are designed based on specific applications and material properties. 1. Coating Pan A Coating Pan is used in pharmaceutical and food industries for coating tablets, candies, or granules with a protective or decorative layer. It consists of a rotating pan where coating solutions, powders, or suspensions are sprayed onto the material while being mixed. Applications: Tablet coating (sugar, film, and enteric coating) Candy and confectionery coating Nutritional supplement coating 2. Double Cone Blender A Double Cone Blender is used for uniform dry powder and granule blending. It has a two-cone structure that rotates to mix materials efficiently without dead spots. Applications: Pharmaceutical powders Food ingredients Chemical mixing Dry blending of free-flowing materials 3. Mass Mixer A Mass Mixer is a heavy-duty machine designed for mixing large batches of dry and wet materials. It has a specially designed agitator that rotates in a horizontal motion to ensure uniform mixing. Applications: Mixing of wet and dry powders in pharmaceutical industries Dough preparation in food industries Chemical and plastic material blending 4. Octagonal Blender An Octagonal Blender has an octagon-shaped drum that rotates gently to mix materials without high shear force. It is suitable for blending fragile materials without breaking particles. Applications: Pharmaceutical powder and granule blending Food ingredient mixing Herbal and nutraceutical formulations 5. Plough Shear Mixer A Plough Shear Mixer consists of a cylindrical drum with plow-shaped blades attached to a rotating shaft. It ensures high-speed mixing of powders, granules, and even pastes. Applications: Chemical powder blending Dry mortar mixing Food and spice mixing Industrial waste treatment 6. Powder Mixer A Powder Mixer is designed to mix fine powders efficiently, ensuring homogeneity. Different designs, such as ribbon blenders and paddle mixers, can be used depending on the application. Applications: Pharmaceutical powder blending Food and spice mixing Chemical powder formulation 7. Sigma Mixer A Sigma Mixer is used for mixing and kneading highly viscous materials. It has two sigma-shaped blades that move in opposite directions to ensure thorough mixing. Applications: Rubber and plastic mixing Adhesives and sealant preparation Dough mixing in food industries Heavy chemical processing