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Blending Equipment / GA-301

Octagonal Blender

An octagonal rotating vessel that blends dry powders gently with minimal shear.

Configured to Process RequirementSS304 / SS316 ConstructionxGMP-Aware Build
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IMAGE PLACEHOLDEROctagonal Blender — product photo to be supplied

The Octagonal Blender rotates an eight-sided vessel to tumble powders gently, repeatedly folding the bed without the high shear of paddle-type mixers. This suits fragile granules where particle integrity matters as much as blend uniformity.

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DIAGRAM PLACEHOLDERCross-section / working-principle diagram to be supplied
  1. 01Exact working sequence is confirmed against the customer's process datasheet at order stage.

Typical Applications

Pre-compression powder blendingLow-shear blending of fragile granules

Industries Served

FormulationsNutraceuticals

Where Octagonal Blender sits in a typical process line

MillingOctagonal BlendingCompression
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SS304 / SS316 Construction

Material of construction selected per product sensitivity and customer specification.

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Configured to Process Requirement

Capacity, drive and instrumentation sized against the confirmed process datasheet.

Built In-House

Designed, fabricated and tested at the Jeedimetla facility, not outsourced.

Direct After-Sales Support

Spares and service supplied directly by the original manufacturer.

ModelGross Volume (L)Working Volume (L)Drive Rating (kW)MOC
TCS-OB-300300180–2102.2SS304 / SS316
Indicative figures only — final GA drawing and datasheet issued at order confirmation. Subject to process requirement.
  • Contact PartsSS304 or SS316 as specified, finished to a cleanable standard.
  • Drive / UtilitySized to the confirmed capacity and duty cycle.
PLC-based controls with data loggingDQ / IQ / OQ documentation packageExplosion-proof electricals (where applicable)

Designed with cGMP and xGMP principles in mind

Construction practices are intended to align with commonly accepted xGMP expectations for pharmaceutical process equipment — crevice-free welding, cleanable surfaces and appropriate contact-part finishing. TCS does not issue regulatory certification; compliance of installed equipment within a specific facility is subject to the customer's own validation and regulatory process. Subject to process requirement.

Why choose an octagonal shape over a cylindrical drum?

The flat faces of an octagonal vessel fold the powder bed more times per rotation than a cylinder, improving blend uniformity at low shear and low speed.

Is it suitable for lubrication blending (e.g. magnesium stearate)?

Yes, short-duration low-shear blending is well suited to lubricant addition steps.

What discharge options are available?

Butterfly valve or bin-discharge configurations can be engineered to the customer's downstream equipment.

PDF

Product Brochure

PLACEHOLDER — brochure file to be attached

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GA Drawing

PLACEHOLDER — general arrangement drawing to be attached

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Technical Datasheet

PLACEHOLDER — datasheet to be attached

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