PerMix High Speed Granulator Mixer

Our High Speed Granulators are modular and configurable to your process needs:

• Impeller + Chopper arrangement: A central high-shear impeller drives blending and granulation, while a vertical chopper mitigates agglomeration.
• Sealing and containment: Seals often incorporate air purge or other protective features to minimise contact between material and seal surfaces.
• Load & discharge: Top loading, side or bottom discharge options; dead-zone minimizing valve designs.
• Thermal jacket: Heating/cooling jackets enable temperature control during granulation and drying.
• Vacuum / drying modules: Optionally coupled to facilitate evaporation of moisture under vacuum, protecting heat-sensitive ingredients.
• Material options: All contact surfaces typically in 304 / 316L stainless steel; optional use of higher alloys (Hastelloy, titanium, duplex) for aggressive or corrosive chemistries.
• Finish & hygiene: Welds ground smooth, polished interiors, CIP nozzles, hygienic covers with balancing for ease of access.

1. Powder loading: Into the vessel via top port or vacuum feed.
2. High shear mixing: Impeller initiates a multidimensional shear flow, rapidly homogenising dry powders.
3. Binder spray / liquid addition: A controlled spray system introduces binder or liquid into the mix.
4. Granulation: Combined shear and chopping action encourage particle nucleation and growth, forming porous, uniform granules.
5. Drying (if equipped): Under vacuum or with thermal assistance, moisture is drawn off.
6. Discharge: Final product is released via optimised valves or mechanisms to minimise residuals.

All of this can occur in one continuous batch, reducing transfers and potential contamination.

• Advanced impeller geometries: Y-blade or custom designs for your material.
• Chopper customisation: High-speed knives for tough materials.
• Multi-zone heating / cooling: Precise control across vessel zones.
• Vacuum interface / gas purge: For solvent extraction or inerting.
• Instrumentation & controls: Sensors, load-cells, PLC/SCADA interfaces with recipe control.
• Flexible discharge systems: Slide gate, butterfly, assisted tilt, or screw conveyors.
• Cleanability features: CIP, drain ports, and easy removal covers.
• Explosion-proof builds: Full ATEX / DSEAR compliance for hazardous powders or solvents.

These machines are used in sectors where granulation and moisture control are essential:

• Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals: Granulating active powders, excipients, and binder systems under GMP conditions.
• Food & Confectionery: Instant mixes, flavour blends, tableting intermediates, and ingredient granules.
• Speciality Chemicals & Catalysts: Uniform granules for controlled release, catalysts, and specialty additives.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Powders and granules for makeup, pigments, and cosmetic powders.
• Detergents / Cleaning Products: Granulated detergents, boosters, and mixed additive granules.

UK Example: A nutraceutical producer blends botanical extract powder with a binder, then granulates and dries it in the same vessel — saving space, cutting process time, and keeping each batch consistent.

• Cycle time reduction: One vessel means fewer steps and less handling.
• Better quality control: Granules formed uniformly with minimal segregation.
• Lower contamination risk: Integrated system avoids transfer losses.
• Energy efficiency: Vacuum drying reduces thermal demand.
• Scalability & flexibility: From lab to production scale with modular upgrades.
• Regulatory alignment: Built for UKCA, CE, ATEX, and DSEAR conformance.
• Local support & service: Commissioning, parts, documentation, and validation support in the UK.

When considering a high speed granulator for your UK/EU plant, keep in mind:

• Target batch volume / throughput goals
• Binder addition rate and moisture removal targets
• Heat transfer requirements (ΔT, heating/cooling media)
• Material behavior (shear sensitivity, agglomeration tendency, friability)
• Vacuum or inert gas requirements (if handling volatile or combustive materials)
• Cleanability, validation, CIP / GMP constraints
• Integration into upstream feeding / downstream discharge systems

Our engineering team can help map process goals to machine specs.