NEO MAKİNA ve MÜHENDİSLİK A.Ş. designs and manufactures industrial mixers (solids mixers) for homogeneous blending of powders, granules and moist solids. Ribbon, paddle, ploughshare, twin-shaft and conical screw mixers are delivered integrated with the dosing line in feed, food, chemical, fertiliser, construction-chemical and mining plants. Liquid addition, heating/cooling jacket and vacuum options tailor them to the process.
Mixer Types
Ribbon Mixers
- Principle: Inner and outer helical ribbons move material in opposite directions to blend it.
- Application: Free-flowing powders such as flour, spices, powdered drinks, premixes, powder detergents, construction chemicals.
- Capacity: 100 – 10,000 L; mixing time 5–15 minutes.
Paddle and Twin-Shaft Mixers
- Principle: Paddles fluidise the material (fluidised zone) for high homogeneity in a short time; gentle action suited to fragile granules.
- Application: Feed mills (macro-micro ingredients, oil and molasses addition), fertiliser, dry mortar.
- Capacity: 500 – 12,000 L; 1:100,000 homogeneity (CV < 5%) in 60–120 seconds.
Ploughshare Mixers
- Principle: Plough-shaped elements and high-speed chopper blades give intensive three-dimensional mixing; lump breaking and granulation.
- Application: Moist and sticky materials, pigments, ceramic bodies, pharmaceutical and cosmetic powders, reaction and coating processes.
Conical Screw (Nauta) and Drum Mixers
- Conical screw: Low shear for sensitive, light powders; complete discharge, wide fill range (10–100%).
- Drum / V-type: Gentle mixing of fragile granules and tablets, easy cleaning.
Technical Features and Options
- Materials: Carbon steel (painted), AISI 304/316L stainless; Hardox liners for abrasive products.
- Discharge: Pneumatic or electric bomb-bay door, full-length door (fast discharge), butterfly valve.
- Liquid addition: Spray bars for oil, molasses, water or binder dosing.
- Heating / cooling: Jacketed body (steam, thermal oil, water); vacuum drying-mixing version.
- Drive: Gear motor, variable-speed control; high starting torque.
- Hygiene: Dead-zone-free welds, quick-opening doors, CIP nozzles; GMP design for food and pharma.
- Safety: Door interlock switches, ATEX-compliant version (dust explosion), dust-extraction connection.
Dosing and Line Integration
Mixers are engineered as complete mixing lines with load-cell weigh hopper, micro-dosing unit, screw and pneumatic feeding; recipe management, batch reporting and traceability via PLC/SCADA. For other handling equipment see Mechanical Conveying Systems.
Typical Application Range
- Volume: 100 – 12,000 L (batch); 1 – 100 t/h for continuous mixers
- Homogeneity: CV < 5% (macro), 1:100,000 for micro ingredients
- Sectors: feed, flour and food, chemicals and detergents, fertiliser, construction chemicals (dry mortar, adhesives), ceramics, mining, recycling
- Standards: CE Machinery Directive, ATEX 2014/34/EU, EN 1672-2 (food hygiene), GMP+ compliant design
Why NEO MAKİNA?
- Process-based selection: Mixer type and mixing time determined from material properties (density, particle size, moisture, fragility) and homogeneity target; sample trials where needed.
- Durability: Heavy-duty shafts and bearings, replaceable wear parts, easy maintenance.
- Integrated delivery: Mixer installed turnkey with hoppers, dosing, conveying and packing equipment.
- Support: Installation, commissioning, operator training and spare parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ribbon or paddle mixer?
For free-flowing powders of similar density the ribbon mixer is economical. For differing densities and particle sizes, liquid addition and short cycle times, the paddle/twin-shaft mixer is preferred.
How long is the mixing time?
60–120 s in a twin-shaft paddle mixer, 5–15 min in a ribbon mixer, 2–5 min in a ploughshare mixer; liquid addition extends the time.
Can liquid additives be added?
Yes. 1–10% by weight of oil, molasses, water or binder is distributed uniformly through spray bars during mixing.
For mixer selection and a quotation for your product and capacity, contact us.