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Achieve uniform homogeneity for your formulations prior to compression. Our high-efficiency powder mixers are designed to ensure consistent blend quality, critical for product efficacy and regulatory compliance.
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Powder Mixers for Tableting
Consistent, Uniform Blending for Solid Dose ManufacturingElizabeth offers powder mixers designed for consistent, uniform blending in solid dose manufacturing. These mixers support reliable formulation preparation across R&D, pilot, and production scale operations. View FAQsBuilt for Durability and Process Control
Powder mixers integrate smoothly into tablet manufacturing workflows. They are designed to handle a wide range of powders and blends while supporting repeatable results and efficient batch processing.
Elizabeth works with trusted equipment partners to offer powder mixers as part of a complete solid dose manufacturing solution. Our team helps you evaluate options and select the right equipment to fit your process and production needs.
Consistent Blending
Achieve perfect uniformity prior to compression.
- Supports reliable formulation preparation.
- Designed to handle a wide range of powders.
- Ensures repeatable, high-quality results.
Equipment that grows with your business.
- Models available for laboratory and R&D use.
- Perfectly suited for pilot-scale manufacturing.
- Seamlessly scales to full production operations.
Part of a total solid dose solution.
- Integrates smoothly into downstream processing.
- Backed by trusted equipment partnerships.
- Expert evaluation to match your production needs.
VML Series Specifications
Compare capacities and technical requirements across the VML 2, VML 10, and VML 15 models.
| SPECIFICATION | VML 2 | VML 10 | VML 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel Capacity | 2L / 0.17 ft³ | 10L / 0.49 ft³ | 15L / 0.65 ft³ |
| Approximate Working Capacity (Weight) | 0.62kg / 1.36lbs | 3kg / 6.5lbs | 4kg / 9lbs |
| Approximate Working Capacity (Volume) | 0.8 - 1.2L / 0.03 - 0.4 ft³ | 4 - 6L / 0.14 - 0.21 ft³ | 6 - 9L / 0.21 - 0.32 ft³ |
| Agitation Speed (r/min) | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Average Mixing Time (min) | 6-8 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| USA Power | 0.37kW, 1 Phase, 110v | 0.37kW, 1 Phase, 110v | 0.37kW, 1 Phase, 110v |
| UK Power | 0.37kW, 1 Phase, 240v | 0.37kW, 1 Phase, 240v | 0.37kW, 1 Phase, 240v |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1190 x 490 x 874 | 1190 x 490 x 874 | 1190 x 490 x 874 |
| Machine Weight | 102kg / 225lbs | 113kg / 249lbs | 115kg / 253lbs |
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Powder Mixers FAQs
What are VML mixers used for?
VML mixers are used for blending dry powders in laboratory, R&D, and pilot-scale manufacturing.
What types of applications are VML mixers suitable for?
They are ideal for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and chemical applications that require high uniformity and precision blending of dry powders.
What batch sizes can VML mixers handle?
Depending on the model, working capacities range from 0.62kg (VML 2) for R&D purposes up to 4kg (VML 15) for pilot-scale batches.
How do VML mixers support blend uniformity?
The specialized V-shape design ensures continuous splitting and recombining of the powder bed, achieving excellent blend uniformity within an average mixing time of just 6-8 minutes.
Are VML mixers easy to clean between batches?
Yes, the smooth interior finishes and accessible design allow for rapid, thorough cleaning and validation to prevent cross-contamination between batches.
Can VML mixers be integrated into existing workflows?
Absolutely. They feature standard footprint dimensions and operate on standard 110v or 240v single-phase power, making them easy to integrate into any facility.
Do VML mixers support process development and scale-up?
Yes, the consistent geometric design across the VML 2, 10, and 15 models allows formulators to easily scale mixing parameters directly into full production.
Does Elizabeth manufacture the VML mixers?
Elizabeth works with trusted, industry-leading equipment partners to offer these premium VML powder mixers as part of our complete solid dose manufacturing solutions portfolio.
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