Mixing in the powder handling industry generally involves forcefully combining granules and powders with large quantities of liquids to form a homogeneous material. The mixture then becomes a liquid, or semi-solids such as a cream, dough or paste. Blending involves combining granules and powders in a gentle manner, making the material inseparable but not necessarily homogeneous. It can involve combining solids with solids, or solids with small amounts of liquid. Examples of blends are making cake mixes or colouring expanded cereals.

Blending and mixing systems are tailored to specific process requirements and may be either a continuous or batch process. Most powder handling projects utilize the batch approach as this:

• Ensures better control over quality, batch size and make-up
• Minimizes risk of contamination of completed and stored batches
• Simple and accurate minors addition

Pneu Powders Systems deliver blending and mixing solutions such as high speed, low or high shear mixers, in line blending, energy-efficient mixing and much more.