Munson Machinery has introduced the HD-6-1/2-15 SS ribbon blender, a high-capacity mixer designed to blend up to 500 cubic feet (14.16 m³) of bulk solid materials with either low or high percentages of liquid additions.

The ribbon blender uses a split double-helical agitator with inner and outer blades that move material in opposite directions, typically producing batch uniformity within 5 to 10 minutes. According to Munson, the one-piece welded vessel, heavy-gauge walls and reinforced end panels allow the outer blades to operate within 1/16 to 1/8 in. (1.6 to 3.2 mm) of the vessel wall, helping minimize residual material and reduce cleaning time after discharge.

The unit features a hinged lid with a removable, safety-interlocked grate that provides access for cleaning and inspection. A 150-horsepower (111.9 kW) motor drives the flange-mounted agitator, which can be lifted vertically to simplify maintenance and servicing.

The stainless-steel ribbon blender is available in industrial, pharmaceutical and food-grade configurations, with finish options ranging from clean mill surfaces to 2B, No. 4, No. 7 mirror pharmaceutical finishes and USDA Dairy finishes.

Optional features include a bag dump station for minor ingredient additions, liquid spray lines, independently driven choppers or intensifiers, multiple discharge arrangements, alternative drive configurations, heating or cooling jackets, and clean-in-place manifolds. Munson also offers ribbon blenders with capacities ranging from 1 to 1,150 cubic feet (28 L to 33 m³).