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Paddle Mixers
for Gentle,
Controlled Blending
PerMix paddle mixers provide low-shear, repeatable blending for powders and granules in horizontal and vertical configurations, using the same external vessel platform as ribbon mixers.
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Key benefits
Why Choose PerMix Paddle Mixers
Same proven external platform
Ribbon and paddle mixers share a common external vessel architecture; the internal agitator is selected for the process.
Gentle paddle geometry
Broad tools move a large volume per revolution while limiting particle damage and heat generation.
Horizontal and vertical models
Choose the configuration around footprint, filling, discharge and process circulation.
Low-pressure jacket option
Standard non-ASME heating or cooling jackets can support modest temperature control.
Accessible for cleaning
Large access doors, smooth interiors and removable components can be specified.
Consistent scale-up
Tool geometry, tip speed and power input are matched from development through production.
Common applications
Used Across a Wide Range of Industries
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
Cleanable, documentation-ready blending systems for excipients, active ingredients, supplements, vitamins, minerals and botanical powders.
Chemical & Specialty Materials
Robust mixing systems for pigments, additives, catalysts, detergents, coatings, resins and specialty formulations.
Plastics, Polymers & Masterbatch
Industrial blending for resins, pellets, powders, fillers, stabilizers, pigments and additive packages.
Battery & Advanced Materials
Contamination-conscious powder mixing for cathode, anode, conductive, ceramic, carbon and nanostructured materials.
Available configurations
Built for Your Process Requirements
Available configuration
Horizontal Paddle Mixers
Horizontal vessel with single- or dual-shaft paddle arrangements. Externally, this platform is intentionally consistent with PerMix horizontal ribbon mixers.
- Fragile, heat-sensitive or irregular particles
- Materials with meaningful bulk-density differences
- Powders requiring gentle but active circulation
- Processes where product integrity is more important than maximum shear
Available configuration
Vertical Paddle Mixers
Vertical vessel with top-driven paddles that lift and recirculate product in a compact footprint with gravity-assisted discharge.
- Fragile, heat-sensitive or irregular particles
- Materials with meaningful bulk-density differences
- Powders requiring gentle but active circulation
- Processes where product integrity is more important than maximum shear
Configurations & options
Built for Your Process Requirements
Standard Industrial Construction
Application-specific materials, finish, access and controls are selected around your process.
Low-Pressure Heating & Cooling
Application-specific materials, finish, access and controls are selected around your process.
Custom Inlets, Outlets & Discharge
Application-specific materials, finish, access and controls are selected around your process.
Sanitary & Easy-Clean Designs
Application-specific materials, finish, access and controls are selected around your process.
Low-pressure heating & cooling jackets
Precise Temperature Control
Maintain product quality with low-pressure heating and cooling jackets, ideal for heat-sensitive materials and processes requiring temperature control during mixing.
When standard is not enough
Move to QuantumX
For vacuum, pressure, ASME code, ATEX and other specialized requirements, our QuantumX systems deliver custom-engineered solutions for the most demanding applications.
- Vacuum & pressure rated designs
- ASME code construction
- ATEX / hazardous location options
- Custom engineering and validation support
Two Configurations. The Same Reliable Performance.
Paddle Mixers
- Fragile, heat-sensitive or irregular particles
- Materials with meaningful bulk-density differences
- Powders requiring gentle but active circulation
- Processes where product integrity is more important than maximum shear
Vertical Paddle Mixers
- Compact footprint
- Top-entry drive
- Gravity-assisted discharge
- Application-specific tooling
Process overview
How Paddle Mixers Work
- Same proven external platform
- Gentle paddle geometry
- Horizontal and vertical models
- Low-pressure jacket option
Frequently asked questions
Paddle Mixers FAQ
Do ribbon mixers and paddle mixers look the same externally?
They can. PerMix uses a common horizontal vessel platform for many ribbon and paddle models. The principal difference is the internal agitator geometry selected for the product and mixing objective.
When should I choose paddles instead of ribbons?
Paddles are often selected for fragile products, wider density differences, faster bulk exchange or applications where a ribbon may create unnecessary shear or product smearing.
Are vertical paddle mixers available?
Yes. The vertical version uses a compact vessel and top-driven paddle assembly for controlled lifting, folding and gravity-assisted discharge.
Can a standard paddle mixer be heated or cooled?
A standard model may use a non-ASME low-pressure jacket. Vacuum, pressure, ASME or ATEX requirements are directed to QuantumX.
Can a paddle mixer handle liquid addition?
Yes, within application-specific limits. Nozzle selection and droplet distribution must be matched to powder absorbency, agglomeration tendency and the desired final texture.
Downloads & resources
Get the Paddle Mixers Brochure and Selection Guide
Learn more about models, options, technical specifications and applications.
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