
- Pharmaceutical Technology-07-02-2016
- Volume 40
- Issue 7
Double Planetary Mixer for Deaeration of Viscous Formulations
The Double Planetary Mixer (DPM) from Ross, Charles & Son can be used for single-pot mixing and deaeration of viscous formulations such as thick pastes, putties, gels, and other semi-solid products.
The Double Planetary Mixer (DPM) from Ross, Charles & Son can be used for single-pot mixing and deaeration of viscous formulations such as thick pastes, putties, gels, and other semi-solid products. The mixer is equipped with high viscosity blades allowing it to process highly filled and high density applications up to six million centipoise in viscosity. This heavy-duty mixer features a high-precision gearbox enabling quiet operation as well as reduced wear and tear.
The DPM’s stainless steel wetted surfaces are 150-grit finish and electropolished with a dust shield to prevent product dust and splash from getting into the gearbox. The planetary high viscosity blades orbit the vessel at 7 to 30 rpm. Additionally, a detachable sidewall scraper arm is supplied for sticky applications. A dual-post hydraulic lift with safety locking mechanism raises/lowers the agitators to and from the mixing position. The mixer’s change can design allows the use of multiple vessels: two 200-gallon mix cans supplied with the DPM-200 include a 50-psig dual-zone spiral baffled jacket, glass wool insulation, stainless steel sheathing, RTD thermocouple, caster wheels, and tow hitch.
Articles in this issue
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FDA and Manufacturers Intensify Concerns about Data Integrityalmost 10 years ago
Planning a Biologics Facility Start Upalmost 10 years ago
Solid-Dosage Packaging Trendsalmost 10 years ago
Quality System for a Regulatory Affairs Departmentalmost 10 years ago
Data Integrity Challenges in Manufacturingalmost 10 years ago
Bio/Pharma Funding Challenges Could Hurt CDMOs in 2017almost 10 years ago
Cleaning Bioreactors and Fermenters with CIP Systemsalmost 10 years ago
Maximize Efficiency in Tooling Maintenancealmost 10 years ago
Recognizing Pharma Industry Excellencealmost 10 years ago
Expanding the Chiral Toolbox



