Horizontal Mixer

The High-Capacity, Robust Blending Solution for Solids, Pastes, and Everything In Between

The Horizontal Mixer is the industry-standard workhorse for reliable, high-volume blending. Its versatile horizontal trough design accommodates a wide range of capacities and mixing intensities. We offer two proven configurations: the efficient Horizontal Ribbon Mixer for free-flowing dry solids and granules, and the heavy-duty Twin-Shaft Paddle Mixer for sticky, viscous, and hard-to-mix pastes or moist agglomerates. This platform delivers unmatched reliability and tailored performance for continuous or batch processing.

Key Features & Configurations

Horizontal Ribbon Mixer Configuration

  • Dual Helical Ribbon Agitator

    An inner and outer ribbon create a counter- current flow for fast, homogeneous blending of dry materials.

  • High Efficiency & Gentle Action

    Quickly achieves uniform blends with minimal product degradation, ideal for granular fertilizers.

  • Full-Length Discharge

    A bottom valve ensures complete, clean emptying of the batch.

Twin-Shaft Paddle Mixer Configuration

  • Intermeshing Counter-rotating Paddles

    Two shafts with angled paddles provide a powerful kneading, folding, and shearing action.

  • Handles Difficult Materials

    Uniquely effective for sticky, high-moisture, or fibrous materials (e.g., organic waste, wet filter cakes) that would stall other mixers.

  • High-Shear Dispersive Mixing

    Excellently incorporates liquids into solids and breaks down tough agglomerates.

Common Features

  • Proven Reliability & Robustness

    Simple mechanical design ensures high uptime and long service life.

  • High Capacity & Scalability

    Available in a wide range of sizes for both batch and continuous operation.

  • Easy Maintenance & Access

    Large inspection doors and straightforward internal geometry simplify cleaning and servicing.

Advantages

  • Unmatched Versatility

    A single platform addresses the vast majority of industrial mixing needs, from simple powders to complex pastes.

  • Superior Blend Quality

    Each configuration is optimized for its material type, delivering consistent, homogeneous results batch after batch.

  • High Throughput

    Designed for rapid mixing cycles and large batch volumes, maximizing production line output.

  • Low Operational Cost

    Durable construction and efficient design lead to minimal maintenance and energy costs per ton processed.

  • Industry-Standard Acceptance

    Familiar and trusted technology, making operator training and spare parts sourcing straightforward.

Applicable Raw Materials

  • For Ribbon Configuration

    Dry and granular NPK blends, raw material powders (phosphate, potash), recycled granules, soil amendment mixes.

  • For Paddle Configuration

    Wet organic wastes (manure, compost), fertilizer filter cakes, NPK paste for extrusion, sticky formulations with binders, moist agglomerates.

Basic Structure & Components

Horizontal Mixer
U-Shaped or W-Shaped Trough

The main mixing chamber.

Agitation System (Configurable)

Ribbon Type: A single shaft with inner and outer helical ribbons.

Paddle Type: Two parallel shafts with intermeshing, angled paddles.

Drive System

A powerful motor and gear reducer. Paddle types include a synchronization gearbox.

Discharge Mechanism

A full-length slide gate or multiple flap valves for rapid discharge.

Cover & Safety Guards

Encloses the mixing area and protects operators.

Liquid Addition Ports (Optional)

For spray bars or injection nozzles.

How to Choose the Right Configuration: A Quick Guide

Horizontal Ribbon Mixer

Blending free-flowing dry powders & granules (e.g., compound fertilizer)

Requiring fast, efficient batch mixing of solids

Twin-Shaft Paddle Mixer

Mixing sticky, moist, fibrous materials (e.g., organics, filter cake)

Needing to incorporate liquids into solids or break tough lumps

Both, select based on material

Large capacity, continuous or batch production

Technical Data

Horizontal Ribbon Mixer

Model

Throughput (t/h)

Power (kW)

SLD1.0

2-3

7.5

SLD2.0

5-6

11

SLD3.0

9-10

18.5

 

Twin-Shaft Paddle Mixer

Type

Diameter of the stirring paddle (mm)

Main bearing turn speed (r/min)

Power (kW)

Productive capacity (t/h)

WSH450

450

49

15

14-20

WSH500

500

49

18.5

20-25

WSH550

550

60

22

25-30

WSH600

600

60

37

45-60

Key Differentiators vs. Other Mixers

Horizontal Mixers typically offer higher capacities, faster cycle times, and easier maintenance access for large-scale operations, but require more floor space. Vertical Mixers excel in space-constrained environments.

Uses positive mechanical agitation for guaranteed, time-bound mixing of all material types, including granules. Pneumatic Mixers are only for dry, fine powders and rely on fluidization.

Horizontal Mixers are ideal for precise batch formulation where each batch’s integrity and traceability are key. Continuous blenders excel at high-volume, constant-ratio blending of consistent feeds.

The Horizontal Mixer platform is the cornerstone of reliable, high-volume blending in fertilizer plants, providing a clear, robust choice between efficient solids blending and powerful paste/agglomerate mixing.