34 July 2017 Tablets
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Bin tumbler
Cyclops bin tumbler for use with IBCs and other containers
blends and homogenizes powders and granules. It works with
company's Trigon universal bin docking system that simplifies
mounting/detaching and eliminates need for special devices
or spacers. Bin tumbler is available in four versions suitable for
R&D and for handling batches as large as 1,500 kilograms.
Touch-screen control displays process parameters, lets you
program work cycle, and recalls as many as 100 recipes.
Options include through wall installation to conserve floor
space and dual-plane inclination of blending motion to handle
difficult products. Custom bin holders are also available.
IMA North America, Leominster, MA.
Tel. 978 537 8534
www.ima-pharma.com
V-type blender
Model VB-10-316S Vee-Cone blender gently combines
materials to uniformity in 5 to 15 minutes, depending on
material, whether filled to 25 or 100 percent of capacity. Inter-
nal surface has no baffles, shafts, or bearings and provides
unobstructed material flow and complete discharge through
gate valve. Absence of residual material and easy access via
discharge valve and vessel's end ports allow quick sanitization.
Options include intensifier bars for breaking up agglomerates
or dispersing liquids; CIP system; jackets to accommodate
heating and cooling; load-cell mounts for batch weighing;
ASME-compliant construction; and PLC-based controls.
Capacity is 283 liters.
Munson Machinery, Utica, NY.
Tel. 315 797 0090
www.munsonmachinery.com
Plowshare mixers
Lödige plowshare mixers perform batch and continuous mix-
ing and granulation of loads of 5 to 57,000 liters whether
filled to 30 or 80 percent of capacity. Mixing elements ensure
all particles stay in motion, preventing dead or low-move-
ment zones. Options include custom mixing elements, chop-
pers, liquid addition methods, heating and cooling elements,
and pressure/vacuum construction.
Modwave, Hermosa Beach, CA.
Tel. 310 918 6772
www.modwave.com
Bin mixer
Cos.Mec wheeled-bin mixer for powders and granules
includes manual bin lock, single-inclination rotation, clock-
wise and counter-clockwise rotation, inverter for adjusting
speed, and remote manual control of mixing speed and time.
Options include double-inclination rotation, remote control
that automates programming and printing, and barcode
reader that automatically identifies batches. Unit can also be
equipped to accommodate bins of different volumes and con-
figured to handle non-standard bins.
MG America, Fairfield, NJ.
Tel. 973 808 8185
www.mgamerica.com
