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Blending Equipment / GA-303

Ribbon Blender

A horizontal trough with helical ribbon agitators for fast, high-capacity mixing.

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

The Ribbon Blender uses counter-rotating helical ribbons inside a horizontal trough to move powder both axially and radially, achieving fast, thorough mixing at higher batch volumes than a tumbling blender of similar footprint.

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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

High-capacity powder and granule blendingDry mix and pre-mix preparation

Industries Served

Bulk DrugsFood ProcessingChemicals

Where Ribbon Blender sits in a typical process line

Raw Material WeighingRibbon BlendingPacking
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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-RB-500500350–4005.5SS304
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.

How does a Ribbon Blender compare to a tumbling blender for shear-sensitive product?

Ribbon blenders apply more mechanical shear than tumbling blenders (Octagonal/Double Cone), so they suit robust powders and higher throughput rather than fragile granules.

Can liquids be added during blending?

Yes, spray-bar liquid addition is available as an optional feature for binder or coating solutions.

What discharge options are available?

Bottom slide-gate or screw discharge can be configured to the downstream process.

PDF

Product Brochure

PLACEHOLDER — brochure file to be attached

GA

GA Drawing

PLACEHOLDER — general arrangement drawing to be attached

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Technical Datasheet

PLACEHOLDER — datasheet to be attached

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