What is a horizontal ribbon mixer?
The horizontal ribbon mixer is a mixing device featuring a horizontal U-shaped chamber and a ribbon-blade mixing structure. It is also commonly used as powder mixing equipment, typically for blending powders, granules, and formulations. For more information on the working principles of ribbon mixers and their applications in powder mixing, please refer to our guide. During operation, the rotating ribbon structure circulates the material within the chamber, ensuring thorough contact between different components.
The key feature of this equipment lies in the axial circulation motion generated by its dual-ribbon design, enabling continuous exchange between material near the chamber walls and material at the center. The horizontal ribbon powder mixer is primarily used for mixing powders, granules, and powdered materials containing small amounts of liquid additives. It is suitable for multi-component formulation blending and batch production processes. Equipped with a horizontal U-shaped chamber and a dual-ribbon mixing system, the outer ribbon pushes material from both sides toward the center, while the inner ribbon moves material from the center outward, creating a continuous flow of material during mixing and enhancing homogeneity.
This equipment is widely used for mixing materials such as chemical raw materials, food additives, plastic pellets, and dry mortar. Depending on the material’s flowability, batch size, and production requirements, Jiarui can customize equipment specifications, belt configurations, and additional features such as heating, cooling, positive pressure, and vacuum systems to meet diverse processing needs.
Working Principle
The mixing process primarily relies on the circulating motion generated by the dual-belt mixing system. The motor drives the belt shaft to rotate via a reducer, causing the material inside the chamber to circulate continuously throughout the entire mixing cycle, thereby achieving uniform mixing through material movement and exchange.
- Power Transmission: The motor drives the belt-shaped shaft to rotate, providing power for material circulation. The reducer maintains a stable speed, enabling the mixer to handle varying material loads and achieve consistent mixing performance.
- Bidirectional Circulation: The outer conveyor belt is mounted close to the chamber wall, primarily pushing materials from both sides toward the center; the inner conveyor belt moves materials from the central area outward to both sides. Working in tandem, the inner and outer belts create continuous material circulation and exchange within the chamber.
- Mixing Process: As the belt-type agitator rotates, materials continuously move, flip, and redistribute inside the chamber. Different ingredients come into thorough contact, ensuring uniform mixing of powders, granules, and multi-component formulations.
Overview of price range for horizontal ribbon mixer
Horizontal ribbon mixers, as non-standard custom products, do not have a uniform pricing standard and can range from several thousand to tens of thousands of yuan, depending primarily on equipment capacity, material, configuration, and brand. The price must be determined based on your specific production requirements.
| Equipment Size (Total Volume) | Price Range (USD) | Typical Configuration Features |
| Small / Lab Scale (10L – 200L) | $1,800 – $8,000 | Carbon steel or 304 stainless steel contact parts; basic manual or semi-automatic control; suitable for R&D or small-batch production. |
| Medium / Standard Production (300L – 2,000L) | $3,000 – $25,000 | 304 stainless steel standard; variable frequency drive (VFD); commonly used for industrial powder mixing in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications. |
| Large / Customized (3,000L – 15,000L+) | $10,000 – $80,000+ | 316L stainless steel or special materials; fully automatic PLC control; can integrate vacuum, heating/cooling jackets, or liquid spraying system. |
Key factors affecting prices
The price differences of horizontal ribbon mixers are primarily influenced by the following factors:
Equipment capacity
This is the primary factor affecting the price. The larger the capacity of the horizontal ribbon mixer, the greater the processing volume and output, and consequently, the higher the price.
Material Selection
The choice of material affects the product’s price. We offer options including full stainless steel, contact material stainless steel, and carbon steel. Full stainless steel tends to be more expensive, while carbon steel is relatively lower in cost.
Equipment configuration
Factors such as motor power, discharge method, and additional functions under special working conditions will increase costs.
Brands and Manufacturers
Different brands and manufacturers have varying pricing strategies.
Application Industries
Horizontal ribbon mixers are used for material mixing, and their application industries are as follows:
| Industry | Typical Materials/Applications |
| Food and Beverages | Flour, Starch, Milk Powder, Seasonings, Food Additives |
| Medicine and Health Care | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Pharmaceutical Excipients, Chinese Herbal Powders, Vitamins |
| Chemicals | Dyes, Pigments, Plastic Additives, Catalysts |
| Pesticides and Fertilizers | Typical Materials/Applications |
| Feed and Pets | Flour, Starch, Milk Powder, Seasonings, Food Additives |
| Building materials mortar | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Pharmaceutical Excipients, Chinese Herbal Powders, Vitamins |
| Fire-resistant abrasives | Dyes, Pigments, Plastic Additives, Catalysts |
| Plastics and rubbers | Color masterbatches, carbon black, white carbon black, rubber additives |
| Coatings and inks | Paint powder, pigment, filler, ink powder |
| Daily chemical cosmetics | Laundry powder, fragrance essence, talcum powder, toothpaste powder |
| New energy batteries | Positive and negative electrode materials, graphite, conductive agents |
| Metallurgical powders | Metal powders, alloy powders, fluxes |
| Environmental recycling | Fly ash, sludge, soil remediation agents |
| Glass and ceramics | Glass powder, ceramic powder, glazes, colorants |
How to obtain an accurate quotation
If you want to obtain a quotation for a horizontal ribbon mixer, you can follow the following suggestions to inquire about the quotation:
- Clarify capacity requirements: Determine the required processing volume and production output, then select the appropriate model accordingly.
- Confirm the material grade: Select carbon steel, 304 stainless steel, or 316L stainless steel based on material properties. For the food and pharmaceutical industries, stainless steel is recommended as the preferred material.
- Comparative Quotation: You can provide detailed requirements, material specifications, and process requirements to multiple manufacturers, then request quotes from suppliers for comparison.
How to choose a reliable manufacturer of horizontal screw ribbon mixer?
- Material option: 304/316L stainless steel is optional; meets GMP or food-grade requirements.
- Working conditions: Pay attention to explosion-proof and sealing requirements for special working conditions.
- Industrial command: Prevent metal contamination and oxidation; 316L stainless steel is optional, and inert gas protection should be considered.
About Jiarui
Xinxiang Jiarui Electromechanical Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer integrating development, production, and sales of general equipment such as vibrating screening machines, vibrating filters, vibrating elevators, and vibrating conveying machinery, as well as non-standard products and supporting accessories. “Jiarui” has a professional technical team, has introduced technologies from abroad and China’s Taiwan region, and works closely with domestic universities and colleges.
It is committed to solving difficult problems in the screening and filtering industry and providing complete conveying and lifting equipment and solutions, laying a solid foundation for producing high-quality products. The company has production and testing equipment. In response to the needs of customers in different industries and the characteristics and problems of different working conditions on site, it tailors and creates more suitable and matching production equipment for users. The company’s products are widely used in key domestic engineering projects and exported overseas. The products feature product design*, long service life, fine workmanship, and stable performance, and enjoy a high reputation in the industry.
Conclusion
Overall, the price of horizontal ribbon mixers is highly customized. If you can provide more specific capacity and material information, I can help you further analyze the approximate price range.
FAQs
How to obtain an accurate quotation?
You can follow the following suggestions to inquire about the quotation: Clarify capacity requirements; Confirm the material grade; Comparative Quotation.
What are the factors that affect its price?
The price differences of horizontal ribbon mixers are primarily influenced by the following factors: Equipment capacity; Material Selection; Equipment configuration; Equipment configuration; Brands and Manufacturers.
How to choose a reliable manufacturer?
Check the business license, high-tech certification, certifications, and patent numbers.
Which industries are our machines mainly used in?
Chemical industry; Food and Spices; Pharmaceutical Industry; Mining and Metallurgy; New Materials; Wood Industry and Plywood, etc.
Does the manufacturer support custom services?
We have a professional technical team that develops optimal solutions based on the characteristics of different materials and on-site operating conditions. We provide non-standard customized services by integrating various requirements such as production capacity, material specifications, moisture content, and material density.
Are the total costs of those produced by Chinese vibration sieve manufacturers high?
As the original manufacturer of vibrating screens, we offer fair and transparent pricing with no overstatement.