PerMix Double Cone Mixer

Geometry & Motion

• Two conical vessels joined at the base, forming a “double cone” that rotates to tumble material.
• As the vessel turns, powders flow continuously from one cone to the other, layering and recombining to create homogeneity.

Seals & Containment

• Bearings, drives, and seals are all located outside of the product zone — eliminating lubricant contact with product.
• Sealing solutions include mechanical seals, purge seals, or gas-seal designs, tailored for ATEX / inert environments.

Thermal & Vacuum Integration

• Optional heat transfer jackets allow for gentle warming or cooling during blending.
• Vacuum/drying versions allow moisture extraction under vacuum for carefully handling hygroscopic or moisture-sensitive materials.

Loading & Discharge

• Powder fed via top ports, vacuum transfer or side ports.
• Discharge via bottom valves, tiltable vessel, or dedicated discharge geometry to reduce dead spots.
• Designs emphasise complete product evacuation to facilitate cleaning and prevent cross-contamination.

1. Loading — powders/granules enter the mixer.
2. Tumbling Action — rotation causes materials to cascade between the two cones, continuously mixing.
3. Binder / Additive Spraying — optional spray system can introduce liquids during mixing.
4. Vacuum / Drying (if implemented) — moisture is drawn off under vacuum, aided by jacket heating.
5. Discharge — final blended product is released with minimal residue and easy cleaning in mind.

Because the action is purely tumbling, double cone mixers are especially suited for blends that do not need high shear (i.e. no deagglomeration), but where maintaining particle integrity and consistency is critical.

• Capacity variants: from lab to full production scale
• Material options: 304 / 316L stainless as base, with optional Hastelloy, Titanium, Duplex, etc.
• Thermal jackets: shell, dimple, or half-pipe styles
• Vacuum / purge integration
• Drive systems: geared motors, belt/chain, variable speed
• Instrumentation & controls: temperature, vacuum, sensors, PLC/HMI integration
• Explosion-proof & ATEX compliance
• CIP / cleanability: smooth internal surfaces, removable covers and inspection ports
• Discharge mechanisms: butterfly, slide, ball valves; tilting variants

Double cone mixers are widely used in sectors needing gentle blending without shear:

• Pharmaceuticals / Nutraceuticals: mixing APIs, excipients, inert blends
• Food & Ingredient Blends: flavour blends, dry milk, powders with sensitive particles
• Cosmetics / Pigment Powders: blending pigments, powders, cosmetic ingredients
• Specialty Chemicals / Additives: formulations sensitive to shear or segregation
• Fine Chemical Labs / Pilot Scale: small batch mixing before scale-up

In a UK cosmetics plant, a double cone mixer may be used to homogeneously blend soft powders or pigments that crack or shear badly under aggressive mixing.

• Gentle blending with minimal damage
• Low wear & maintenance — few moving parts and minimal exposure to abrasive conditions
• Reduced contamination risk — seals and mechanical components avoid the powder zone
• Optional vacuum / drying support integrates moisture control
• Regulatory compatibility — designed for UKCA, CE, GMP, ATEX
• Scalable consistency — blends similarly from small to large batches
• Local UK support — commissioning, documentation, spares, servicing

When defining your machine, keep in mind:

• Desired batch size / throughput
• Material flow behavior: free-flowing, cohesive, particle size
• Need for vacuum, drying, or addition of liquids
• Temperature control or heating/cooling requirements
• Material compatibility (abrasion, corrosion)
• Hygiene, cleanability, validation / documentation requirements
• Discharge and integration into downstream processes

Our UK engineers can work with you to match your process data to a properly sized, optimally configured double cone mixer or mixer-dryer.

If your process demands gentle, efficient, uniform mixing — especially for delicate or sensitive powders — the PerMix Double Cone Mixer UK version may be just what you need.

Reach out to PerMix UK with your material specs, moisture or temperature constraints, and batch/throughput goals. We’ll help you select a custom solution that meets your UK/EU regulatory standards and process objectives.

Precision Milling, Engineered by DP Pulverizers Americas

PerMix UK is part of the DP Pulverizers Americas family — a global network dedicated to advancing the science of particle size reduction. From the United States to the United Kingdom, our focus remains the same: delivering reliable, high-performance milling solutions that empower manufacturers in food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and advanced materials.

Now operating directly from our UK headquarters, DP Pulverizers brings localized expertise, European compliance, and shorter delivery times, backed by the full engineering strength of our American and Indian manufacturing centers.

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Performance Born from Engineering Excellence

DP Pulverizers designs and builds mills that transform production efficiency. Every model is developed using computational airflow analysis, high-tolerance machining, and precision balancing, ensuring micron-accurate results and continuous uptime.

Our systems are built from stainless steel, Hardox, or alloy steels to suit your application — whether it’s fine sugar powders, conductive graphite, or cryogenically ground polymers. Each design meets ATEX, GMP, and CE standards, ready for industrial and pharmaceutical environments across Europe.

Our Range of Milling Solutions

Pin Mills
Delivering fine, consistent particle reduction for spices, starches, and chemical powders with high energy efficiency and minimal heat generation.

Turbo Mills
Engineered for high-speed micronizing of plastics, pigments, and resins, turbo mills use controlled turbulence for fine results without overheating.

Hammer Mills
The robust, heavy-duty solution for bulk grinding and granulation in food, minerals, and biomass processing. Available in Hardox for abrasive products.

Jet Mills
Utilizing compressed air rather than moving parts, jet mills achieve sub-5-micron fineness ideal for pharmaceutical and nano-material production.

Cryogenic Mills
Low-temperature milling using liquid nitrogen keeps materials stable, preventing softening or clumping — essential for elastomers, thermoplastics, and fine foods.

Universal Mills
A versatile platform that adapts to pin, hammer, or turbo configurations, perfect for manufacturers handling multiple product types on one line.

Cone Mills (Comils)
For gentle deagglomeration and uniform sizing, cone mills are a clean, quiet option for final powder conditioning and pre-mix applications.

Technology Without Borders

With PerMix UK as the European home of DP Pulverizers Americas, customers gain access to a truly global engineering network. From design through commissioning, our teams collaborate across continents to deliver custom-engineered milling systems that integrate seamlessly with upstream and downstream processes — including PerMix mixers, feeders, and conveying systems.

Every machine reflects our shared philosophy: engineering precision, performance, and practicality — all at a realistic price point.

From the Americas to the UK, One Standard: Excellence

DP Pulverizers UK stands as part of a worldwide commitment to innovation in particle processing. With manufacturing in America and India, and local support in the United Kingdom, we provide comprehensive solutions — from initial testing to full-scale turnkey installations.

Discover how our engineering shapes the future of powder processing.