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Plough Shear Mixer

Plough Shear Mixer | High-Intensity Powder & Granule Mixing Machine

Fast, Uniform Mixing with Heating & Cooling Jacket Options

Orchid Plough Shear Mixers deliver high-intensity, rapid, and uniform blending of powders, granules, and cohesive materials. GMP-compliant SS304/SS316L construction with optional heating & cooling jackets makes them suitable for food, pharma, nutraceutical, chemical, and construction industries.

Key Features

  • High-intensity mixing with plough-shaped shovels
  • Fast dispersion of powders, granules, and pasty materials
  • GMP-compliant SS304/SS316L construction (MS option also available)
  • Heating & cooling jackets for temperature-sensitive processes
  • Optional high-speed choppers for lump breaking or agglomerate dispersion
  • Suitable for batch operation with large capacity range
  • Dust-free operation with sealed design

Technical Specifications (Typical Range)

Parameter Specification
Capacity 100 – 10,000 liters
Material of Construction MS, SS304, SS316L (GMP-compliant)
Operation Type Batch (custom sizes available)
Mixing Intensity High shear, high turbulence
Mixing Time 3 – 10 minutes
Drive Heavy-duty geared motor
Jacket Options Heating (steam/oil) & Cooling (water/chilled water)
Optional Attachments High-speed choppers, liquid/binder spray nozzles, VFD

Optional Attachments

  • High-Speed Choppers: For breaking lumps & agglomerates in sticky powders; independent drive system for controlled use.
  • Liquid / Binder Spray Nozzles: Enables uniform coating or wet mixing of powders, suitable for food, pharma, and chemicals.
  • Heating & Cooling Jackets: Steam, hot oil, or thermal fluid for heating; chilled water/glycol for cooling sensitive materials.
  • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD): Adjustable agitator & chopper speed for different powders; energy-efficient operation.
  • Automation & Control Systems: PLC + HMI-based control, recipe management, real-time display of time, temperature, and speed.

Benefits

  • Ultra-fast mixing with uniform distribution in 3–10 minutes
  • Handles cohesive or sticky powders where conventional mixers fail
  • Jacketed design enables drying, cooling, or thermal treatment during mixing
  • Hygienic GMP construction suitable for food & pharma
  • Customizable capacity from pilot scale to large production lines
  • Optional choppers for intensive de-lumping & dispersion

Industries Served

  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
  • Food & Beverages
  • Chemicals & Pigments
  • Construction Materials
  • Specialty Powders Manufacturing

❓ FAQs

  • 1. What makes a Plough Shear Mixer different from Ribbon or Paddle Mixers?
    High-intensity mixers that handle cohesive, sticky, or difficult powders which Ribbon or Paddle Mixers cannot process effectively.
  • 2. Do you manufacture jacketed Plough Shear Mixers?
    Yes, with heating & cooling jackets for drying, cooling, or thermal processing during mixing.
  • 3. What is the typical mixing time?
    Extremely fast, typically 3–10 minutes per batch depending on material type.
  • 4. Can it break lumps in powders?
    Yes, optional high-speed chopper attachments are available for lump or agglomerate dispersion.
  • 5. What capacities are available?
    100 liters to 10,000 liters, fully customizable as per client requirements.