RM-6
Drum hoop blender for mixing solid materials.
The RM-6 Drum Hoop Blender is a versatile mixing system designed for the efficient and gentle blending of powders, granules, and wetted powders. It is ideal for R&D, pilot-scale applications, industrial use, and small-batch production in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and related industries.
Its distinctive drum-hoop design creates a controlled 3D tumbling motion. The transparent drum is positioned diagonally within the rotating hoop, producing axial, radial, and cascading material movement. This three-dimensional mixing pattern helps achieve a homogeneous blend efficiently while treating sensitive materials with care.
Key Features
- Advanced 3D blending action: axial, radial, and cascade mixing
- Suitable for free-flowing powders, granules, and wetted powders
- Transparent Plexiglas drum made from PMMA acrylic glass
- Direct visual observation of the complete mixing process
- Stepless speed adjustment through the UAM Universal Motor Drive
- Compact and versatile design for development and small-batch applications
- Secure drum closure with two clamp latches
Applications
The RM-6 is suitable for dry and wet blending processes, including:
- Dry powder blending
- Granule mixing
- Blending of sensitive powder formulations
- Mixing of wetted powders before encapsulation or tableting
Typical industries include:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Herbal and alternative medicine
- Chemicals and fine chemicals
- Food processing
- Agriculture
Technical Highlights
- Total drum volume: 5 L
- Working capacity: up to 4 L, depending on material properties and process parameters
- Recommended solid-material fill level: approximately 40% of drum height
- Maximum liquid fill level: up to 80% of drum height
- Speed range: 5–45 rpm
- Dimensions: approximately 490 × 350 × 650 mm
- Net weight: approximately 22 kg
Standard Configuration and Options
The standard RM-6 configuration includes a transparent acrylic-glass drum with cover and an adjustable metal support with the complete operating mechanism.
For applications requiring stainless-steel product contact surfaces, the RM-6 is also available with an optional L316 stainless-steel drum, designed for GMP-compliant processing.
The RM-6 provides a practical and highly visible solution for achieving uniform powder blends while supporting process development, operator training, and controlled small-batch production.
