V Blender

A V Blender mixes by rotating its connected cylindrical shells. As the vessel passes through successive orientations, powder moves towards the V junction and then separates again into the two arms. These cycles of convergence and division redistribute the batch and gradually improve mixture uniformity.

Product Charging

Dry ingredients are loaded into the V-shaped vessel through the provided openings. The working volume is selected according to actual bulk density and blend properties, leaving the free space needed for tumbling action.

Vessel Rotation

The motor and drive rotate the blender on its supporting trunnions. The two inclined shells change orientation continuously, producing material motion along the internal vessel surfaces.

Mixing by Division and Recombination

During every rotation, a portion of the batch moves towards the common junction while another portion moves into the opposing arm. Repetition of this converging and diverging motion promotes dry blending.

Optional De-agglomeration

When supplied with intensifier bars, the unit may apply additional local action to break down selected soft agglomerates. These attachments are not assumed to be fitted to every standard machine.

Discharge and Cleaning

The operator stops the unit, positions it correctly and opens the specified butterfly discharge arrangement. Internal polishing supports subsequent cleaning, while the absence of a conventional central mixing shaft reduces potential hold-up areas.

Process Selection Consideration

For fragile powders, the correct rotation settings and loading method help manage unwanted attrition. The blending process should be checked against the required uniformity without treating any quoted cycle time as guaranteed.