Vacuum Ribbon Mixers by PerMix UK

Precision Mixing & Vacuum Drying in One Efficient System

At PerMix UK, we specialise in designing and manufacturing high-performance vacuum ribbon mixers engineered to mix, blend, and dry powders, granules, pastes, and slurries—all in a single, compact system. Our vacuum ribbon mixers are trusted by leading manufacturers across the food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, and cosmetics industries for their reliability, hygienic construction, and cost-efficiency.

What is a Vacuum Ribbon Mixer?

A vacuum ribbon mixer is a horizontal mixing and drying system that utilises a ribbon agitator and a vacuum environment to ensure uniform blending while simultaneously removing moisture, air, and gases from the product. The result is faster drying times, enhanced product quality, and improved processing efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Vacuum Drying Capability

Our vacuum ribbon mixers are equipped with vacuum-tight vessels and optional heating/cooling jackets, enabling you to perform both mixing and drying in the same unit. This reduces processing time and improves energy efficiency—particularly ideal for heat-sensitive or hygroscopic materials.

✅ Gentle Yet Thorough Mixing

The double helical ribbon agitator moves material in both radial and axial directions, ensuring homogeneous blending with minimal product degradation—making it perfect for fragile or high-value ingredients.

✅ Hygienic, Easy-to-Clean Design

Constructed to meet GMP and EHEDG standards, our vacuum ribbon mixers are available with CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems, washdown capability, and polished 304 or 316L stainless steel contact surfaces to ensure sanitary operation and easy maintenance.

✅ Fully Customisable

Each unit is custom-built to your requirements, with a range of options including:

• Load cells for precision batch control
• Spray nozzles for liquid additions
• Steam injection for cooking or moisture control
• Explosion-proof (ATEX) configurations
• Pharmaceutical-grade finishes
• Titanium, Hastelloy, or Hardox construction for specialised applications

Typical Applications

• Powder drying in a vacuum for food, nutraceutical, and pharma applications
• Mixing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
• Blending flavourings, proteins, or vitamin additives
• Preparing coating and filler compounds in cosmetics and chemicals
• Drying and de-aerating heat-sensitive products

Engineered in Europe. Supported Across the UK.

PerMix vacuum ribbon mixers are designed with European engineering excellence, manufactured to rigorous quality standards, and backed by local service and support in the UK. With short lead times, custom configurations, and a reputation for durability and efficiency, our mixers offer the best value in the industry.

Request a Quote or Book a Consultation

Contact PerMix UK today to discuss your vacuum mixing and drying needs. Whether you require a standard solution or a fully customised unit, our team is here to help you optimise your production.

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