Conical Screw Mixer
TiERMAX offers conical screw mixer /dryers which are widely used for several applications in: chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, foodstuffs, pigments, coatings, fodder and mining industries. The application of conical screw mixer /dryer is similar to the one of the horizontal type, it is to mix both dry powders and powders with liquid additives.
Conical screw mixer / dryers can be used also for following processes:
– Vacuum drying
– Homogenizing
– Deaeration
– Cooling
– Heating
The mixing effect is obtained by means of a screw which rotates on its own axis, conveying product from bottom to the top, and simultaneously orbits along the inner conical vessel wall.
Our conical screw mixers / dryers are vertical type suitable for batch processes. it is proposed in a wide range of items up to 7,000 lt. of useful capacity.
Conical Screw Mixer - Benefits
A Conical Screw Mixer provides gentle and highly efficient mixing of powders, granules, pastes, and slurries. Its low-shear mixing principle ensures excellent product homogeneity while preserving particle integrity, making it ideal for sensitive and segregative materials.
Gentle Low-Shear Mixing −
Protects fragile, heat-sensitive, and segregation-prone materials while maintaining particle quality.
High Mixing Uniformity +
Wide Fill-Level Flexibility +
Low Energy Consumption +
Minimal Product Residue +
Multi-Process Capability +
Conical Screw Mixer / Dryer - Features
A Conical Screw Mixer provides gentle and highly efficient mixing of powders, granules, pastes, and slurries. Its low-shear mixing principle ensures excellent product homogeneity while preserving particle integrity, making it ideal for sensitive and segregative materials.
- Orbiting Conical ScrewEnsures complete and uniform material mixing.
- Vertical Conical VesselPromotes efficient mixing and easy discharge.
- Batch ProcessingDesigned for accurate batch mixing applications.
- Vacuum & Pressure OperationOptional sealed design for specialized processes.
- CIP/SIP Hygienic DesignSupports clean-in-place and sterilize-in-place operation.
- Large Capacity RangeAvailable from pilot to industrial sizes.
- Heating & Cooling OptionsOptional jackets provide precise temperature control.
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Conical Screw Mixer
Technical Specification
| Model | Volume (dm3) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVP 01 | TVP 05 | TVP 2 | TVP 5 | TVP 10 | TVP 15 | TVP 20 | TVP 30 | TVP 40 | TVP 50 | TVP 60 | TVP 70 |
| 10 | 50 | 200 | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 7000 |
| 378 | 646 | 1023 | 1384 | 1650 | 1840 | 1940 | 2190 | 2470 | 2620 | 2720 | 2840 |
| 489 | 862 | 1366 | 2013 | 2680 | 3030 | 3150 | 3600 | 4030 | 4340 | 4490 | 4690 |
| 413 | 515 | 738 | 808 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| 902 | 1377 | 2104 | 2821 | 3380 | 3730 | 3850 | 4300 | 4730 | 5090 | 5240 | 5440 |
These conical screw mixer / dryer can be single or double shaft and consist of a conical body, flanged cover (with feeding and inspection doors) and discharging gate, pneumatically operated, fitted at the apex of the cone.
Working principle is based on a progressive mixing system avoiding “dead zones” of non-mixed material. The simultaneous motion of suitable transmissions causes the mixing screw to accomplish two movements: one of rotation on its own axis and one of revolution around the conical vessel wall.
In such a way the screw convey product from bottom to the top causing at the same time a horizontal flow that promote an innermost homogenizing. Thanks to this combined action product, previously conveyed to the top, falls on the product below by generating a three-dimensional mixing movement.
Conical screw mixer / dryers are available in several versions to meet specific production requirements. They are manufactured in good quality steel or stainless steel AISI 304 and AISI 316, depending on the type of material being processed. If necessary, special linings can be fitted to minimize abrasion, corrosion or prevent product adhering to internal surfaces.
Conical vacuum screw dryer
The conical vacuum screw dryer series is a batch dryer suitable for mixing and drying materials such as powders, granules, pastes and viscous slurries, especially when products contain solvents.
The system is composed of:
Upper cover, flanged and insulated, designed to withstand vacuum and the dynamic load on the engine.
On the upper cover are allowed at least the nozzle for product loading, two sight glasses (n° 1 with lamp),
the connection nozzle for the filter, the nozzle for inerting, spray balls, 360° pattern in fixed position and
telescopic for cleaning, other connections upon request.
Conical-shaped body flanged at the ends, complete with cooling-heating jacket at atmospheric pressure
and welded insulation watertight. Variable useful exchange surface.
On the sides are provided the nozzles for input / output of diathermic oil or heating/cooling fluid, the temperature probe and the shelves for the support of the existing structure.
Spiral screw agitator, supported at the top by proper arm that transmits the rotation movement of the
screw on its axis and, at the same time, accompanies it in the revolution movement around the cone walls,
without bottom support. Heated version upon request.
Vacuum resistant sliding door or alternatively segment ball valve with pneumatic actuator, double acting.
Insulated and jacketed filter with removable lid to allow the extraction of the filter bag from the top.
On top of the lid are provided the nozzles for vacuum and vent.
The cleaning of the filter modules takes place via reverse flow of N2 managed by relevant control unit.
Gasket in PTFE packed Silicone between the flanges.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Conical Screw Mixer / Dryer is a vertical industrial processing machine designed for mixing, drying, heating, cooling, and homogenizing powders, granules, and other bulk materials. It uses a rotating screw inside a cone-shaped vessel to create a three-dimensional mixing movement, ensuring uniform product quality while minimizing segregation and product degradation.
A Conical Screw Mixer / Dryer operates using a rotating screw agitator that moves material from the bottom of the vessel to the top while the product flows downward along the vessel wall. This continuous circulation creates efficient mixing and allows additional processes such as vacuum drying, heating, cooling, and liquid addition.
A Conical Screw Mixer / Dryer is suitable for a wide range of bulk materials, including chemical powders, pharmaceutical ingredients, food products, pigments, plastics, minerals, and specialty chemicals. It is ideal for applications requiring gentle mixing, controlled drying, and precise temperature management.
A Conical Screw Mixer / Dryer combines mixing and drying in a single unit, delivering excellent product uniformity with gentle handling of sensitive materials. It offers efficient vacuum drying, low product retention, reduced energy consumption, and optional heating or cooling, while its hygienic design ensures easy cleaning and maintenance.
Yes. A Conical Vacuum Mixer Dryer is designed for drying powders, granules, and heat-sensitive products under vacuum conditions. Vacuum operation lowers the drying temperature, improves solvent evaporation, and helps maintain product quality in pharmaceutical, chemical, and specialty material applications.
Conical Screw Mixer / Dryers are widely used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, plastics, pigments, coatings, minerals, and specialty chemicals industries. They are ideal for applications requiring high-quality mixing combined with drying, heating, cooling, or other thermal processing in a single, efficient system.
A Conical Screw Mixer / Dryer differs from a Ribbon Mixer by combining gentle three-dimensional mixing with vacuum drying, heating, cooling, and solvent removal in a single unit. It is the preferred choice for temperature-sensitive materials, vacuum processing, and applications requiring minimal product degradation, while a Ribbon Mixer is primarily designed for efficient dry blending of powders and granules.
