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Laboratory and Scale Up Blenders

Lab Blender           Lab Blender

Arcon supplies a range of Laboratory Blenders capable of handling batches with volumes of 0.1 litres up to 700 litres. 

The MultiBlend range is suitable for a wide variety of applications including sample blending, scale up work, powder and granule blending and even small scale production work.

Details of specific models of the MultiBlend range can be seen below:

 

Model Application and Max. Load Features
MB005
MB015
  • Sample blending
  • Formulation developement
  • Small scale manufacturing
  • MB005: 3.5kg/l in 5l container
  • MB015:10kg/l in 15l container
  • Suitable for all containers up to 5l
  • ATEX rated to any standard on request
  • Compact design suitable for bench-top
  • Can be trolley-mounted for increased mobility
  • Interlocked safety guard
  • HMI controls
MB030
  • Scale up
  • Small scale production work
  • 20l in 30l container
  • Versatile: suitable for all containers up to 30l
  • Quick-change container system
  • Mobile - easy to push and steer
  • HMI controls
  • Tachometer to display rotation speed
  • Clear interlocked safety guard
  • Vertical autopark facility
MB100
  • Large scale laboratory work
  • Small scale production usage
  • Free-standing, mobile blender for blending powders and granules
  • 65kg/l in 100l container
  • Dual display LCD timer
  • Autopark facility
  • HMI controls
MB400
  • Small batch production blender for drum containers
  • 200kg/l in 300l container
  • Tilting mechanism allows asymmetric blending
  • Low maintenance
  • Safety barrier circuit

 

    STANDARD FEATURES OF ALL MULTIBLEND BLENDERS 
  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • CE marked
  • Design correct according to GMP
  • Variable speed up to 30 rpm



 

'A' Series MultiBlend Blenders

In addition to the MultiBlend range, Arcon also supply Pharmatech's 'A' series MultiBlend blenders. These are a range of highly versatile blenders ideal for use as production blenders or for scaling up laboratory processes. 

Details of the models available in the 'A' series can be seen below:

 

Model   Max.
Container Volume		   Max.
Batch Weight		   Motor Size   Weight
(Drive Unit Only)
MB400A   300 litres   200 kg   2 kW   200 kg
MB800A   500 litres   275 kg   3 kW   400 kg
MB1200A   750 litres   350 kg   4 kW   420 kg
MB2000A   1000 litres   500 kg   5.5 kW   650 kg

 

    FEATURES
  • 304 Stainless Steel construction
  • Tilted load allows for efficient asymmetric blending
  • Designed according to Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Blending possible in tilted or vertical positions
  • Variable speed
  • CE Marked

 

Low-Cost Blenders

The 'LC' series is a range of blenders suitable for cost-sensitive applications without the need to compromise on quality. The series includes all sizes of machines, from bench-top laboratory blenders to floor-mounted machines suitable for small to medium scale production work. As with all Pharmatech blenders, construction is in stainless steel and machines are supplied as CE marked. Below are some examples of blenders in the LC range:

 

Model   Description Features
LC005   Bench-Top
Laboratory Blender
  • Basic controls
  • Adjustable clamp
  • Easily portable as weighs 12 kg
  • Asymmetric blending action due to angled drive shaft,
    ideal for blending Mini Drums
  • Suitable for containers up to 5 l in size
  • Able to handle 3.5l of product with bulk  density of up to 1g/cc
LC400   Scale-Up Blender suitable for Small Scale Production Work
  • Floor-mounted
  • Variable speed
  • Digital timer
  • Suitable for containers up to 300 litres
  • Able to process 200l of product with bulk density of up to 0.7g/cc
LC800   Small to Medium Scale
Production Work
  • Floor-mounted
  • Variable speed
  • Digital timer
  • Suitable for containers up to 500l in size
  • Able to blend 330l of product with bulk density of 0.7g/cc

 

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