RIBBON MIXERS

QuantumX Ribbon Mixers Precision Mixing for Every Industry 01 What is a Ribbon Mixer? Horizontal Ribbon Mixers: The Industry Standard Applications & Industries Served Vacuum Ribbon Mixers & Dryers: Mixing & Drying in One Tilting Ribbon Mixers: Cleanout Made Simple Heating & Cooling Jackets: Precision Thermal Control Stub-Shaft Design: Simplified Maintenance and Sanitation CIP Systems & Spray Nozzles: Automated Sanitation Liquid Additive Ports & Steam Injection Ribbon Types: Custom Agitation for Every Product Why Choose QuantumX Ribbon Mixers?

WHAT IS A RIBBON MIXER? QuantumX Ribbon Mixers are engineered for excellence—offering a versatile and efficient solution for blending powders, granules, and pastes. Whether your needs are industrial-scale food processing, pharmaceutical production, or specialty chemical mixing, QuantumX delivers unmatched mixing performance and value. How a Ribbon Mixer Works A ribbon mixer uses a helical ribbon agitator that moves material in two directions simultaneously: the outer ribbon moves product in one direction, while the inner ribbon moves it in the opposite direction. This counter-current motion achieves...

HORIZONTAL RIBBON MIXERS: THE INDUSTRY STANDARD OVERVIEW Horizontal ribbon mixers are the most commonly used design in bulk mixing applications. They feature a U-shaped horizontal trough with a ribbon agitator consisting of inner and outer helical ribbons. This dual-ribbon design ensures thorough radial and axial mixing for uniformity across the batch. • Fast and consistent mixing • Ideal for large batch processing • Easy to load and discharge • Lower profile makes integration easier in existing production lines • Well-suited for powders, granules, and pastes • Requires more floor space • Can...

VERTICAL RIBBON MIXERS: SPACE-SAVING AND GENTLE Vertical ribbon mixers feature a cylindrical tank with a vertical ribbon agitator. Material flows upward in the center and downward along the wall, enabling a gentle but thorough mixing action. Compact footprint—ideal for limited floor space Gravity-assisted discharge Gentle mixing—ideal for fragile or segregative materials Excellent for small to midsize batches Mixing time may be longer than horizontal models Not optimal for very highviscosity pastes

VACUUM RIBBON MIXERS & DRYERS: MIXING & DRYING IN ONE QuantumX Vacuum Ribbon Mixers/Dryers are designed for simultaneous mixing and drying under vacuum. The integrated heating jacket allows controlled heating, while the vacuum system reduces drying temperature —ideal for heat-sensitive products. • Vacuum system for rapid, low-temperature drying • Heating & cooling jacket for precise thermal control • Integrated condensing system for vapor recovery • Available in both horizontal and vertical configurations • Pharmaceutical powders & APIs -Nutraceutical ingredients • Protein powders & functional...

TILTING RIBBON MIXERS: CLEANOUT MADE SIMPLE QuantumX Tilting Ribbon Mixers combine the performance of a horizontal ribbon mixer with the added benefit of tilt-based discharge. THE ENTIRE MIXING CHAMBER CAN BE HYDRAULICALLY TILTED FOR: • Complete discharge of materials • Easy cleanout during product changeover • Better hygiene in food & pharmaceutical applications • Short run, multi-batch production • Washdown/CIP environments • Cook & chill processes (with jacketed options)

HEATING & COOLING JACKETS: PRECISION THERMAL CONTROL • Indirect heating or cooling via steam, thermal oil, glycol, or chilled water • Cook & chill capabilities for ready-to-eat meals, soups, sauces, and pet foods • Drying and moisture control in powders and granules • Uniform heat distribution • Optional thermal insulation and cladding

STUB-SHAFT DESIGN: SIMPLIFIED MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION QuantumX Ribbon Mixers can be built with a stub-shaft agitator design. This design eliminates the need for the shaft to pass through the entire length of the mixer, minimizing potential contamination points and easing maintenance. It enables front or back-end drive configurations, improves access to internal components, and allows for quicker and more sanitary cleanouts—especially beneficial in food, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications.

QuantumX offers Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems to simplify washdown and improve sanitation. Integrated CIP spray balls or rotary spray nozzles can be installed throughout the mixer to deliver high-pressure water, cleaning solutions, or sanitizers to all internal surfaces. Options Include: Static or rotary spray balls Programmable rinse, wash, and sanitize cycles Stainless steel plumbing and quick-disconnect ports Drainage and slope design to minimize pooling CIP SYSTEMS & SPRAY NOZZLES: AUTOMATED SANITATION

LIQUID ADDITIVE PORTS & STEAM INJECTION For processes requiring liquid incorporation, QuantumX ribbon mixers can include dedicated liquid additive ports. These ports can be connected to precision dosing pumps or tanks for injecting oils, binders, flavors, or other liquids directly into the mix. Optional Features: Spray nozzles for uniform distribution of liquids Chopper attachments for emulsifying liquids into powders Steam injection ports for cook & chill or sterilization processes

RIBBON TYPES: CUSTOM AGITATION FOR EVERY PRODUCT QuantumX designs multiple ribbon configurations to match your product characteristics: STANDARD DOUBLE RIBBON For general-purpose blending SINGLE RIBBON WITH RODS For lower shear, fragile ingredients INTERMESHING RIBBON For high-precision mixing of fine powders PADDLE-RIBBON COMBO For pastes or viscous materials requiring folding action Ribbon agitators can be customized in pitch, diameter, and orientation depending on material flow, mixing intensity, and batch size.

WHY CHOOSE QUANTUMX RIBBON MIXERS? Sanitary Construction Available in 304/316L stainless steel, Hastelloy, and other corrosion-resistant alloys Custom Options Vacuum, jacketed, tilting, stub-shaft, and vertical configurations Smart Controls Optional PLC/HMI with recipe programming and batch logging Integrated cleaning systems and sanitary features for hassle-free compliance Industry-best warranty coverage Integrated cleaning systems and sanitary features for hassle-free compliance