Used Patterson-Kelley 125 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Twin Shell V-Blender – Dual 15 HP Drives with Intensifier Bar

Manufacturer Information

Patterson-Kelley (P-K)

Patterson-Kelley is associated with industrial mixing and blending equipment, including twin-shell V-blenders used for processing powders, granules, and other dry bulk materials.

This Patterson-Kelley Twin Shell Dry Blender provides approximately 125 cubic feet of total capacity and is equipped with an intensifier bar, providing additional high-shear mixing action for applications requiring enhanced dispersion or deagglomeration.

Description

Available for sale is a used Patterson-Kelley approximately 125 cubic foot stainless steel Twin Shell V-Blender, Model Twin Shell Dry Blender, Serial Number 229056.

The blender is rated for a maximum material density of 65 lb./cu. ft. and features a stainless steel twin-shell mixing vessel for large-batch dry blending applications.

The main blender is powered by a 15 HP motor. An integrated intensifier bar is independently powered by an additional 15 HP motor, providing supplemental high-speed mixing action within the rotating vessel. This configuration can be beneficial for compatible formulations requiring improved dispersion, deagglomeration, or distribution of minor ingredients.

The complete blender is mounted on stands, providing an elevated configuration for operation and integration with compatible charging, discharging, and downstream material-handling equipment.

Specifications

Typical Applications

• Large-batch powder blending
• Dry ingredient mixing
• Powder homogenization
• Granular material blending
• Minor ingredient dispersion
• Deagglomeration
• Pharmaceutical material blending
• Nutraceutical blending
• Chemical powder processing
• Food ingredient blending
• Specialty powder formulation
• Industrial dry-material processing

Products This V-Blender Could Be Used For

• Pharmaceutical powders
• Nutraceutical formulations
• Vitamin and mineral blends
• Dry food ingredients
• Powdered chemicals
• Specialty chemical blends
• Pigments
• Plastic additives
• Polymer powders
• Mineral powders
• Granulated ingredients
• Other compatible free-flowing powders and granules

Actual batch capacity is normally less than the blender's total vessel volume. Product suitability and working capacity depend on bulk density, fill percentage, particle characteristics, intensifier-bar requirements, blending performance, and the manufacturer's recommended operating parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the capacity of this Patterson-Kelley V-Blender? The Twin Shell Dry Blender has a stated capacity of approximately 125 cubic feet.
• What is the maximum material density rating? The blender is rated for a maximum material density of 65 lb./cu. ft. Actual batch weight depends on the appropriate operating fill volume and product bulk density.
• Does this V-blender have an intensifier bar? Yes. An intensifier bar is included, providing additional mixing action for compatible applications requiring dispersion or deagglomeration.
• What size motors are installed? The main blender is driven by a 15 HP motor, while the intensifier bar has a separate 15 HP motor, for 30 HP of combined installed drive power.
• Is this blender suitable for pharmaceutical or food products? Those are potential applications for stainless steel V-blenders, but actual suitability depends on the stainless alloy, interior finish, previous service, cleaning requirements, equipment condition, and applicable sanitary or regulatory standards.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Due to the approximately 125 cu. ft. vessel capacity and stand-mounted configuration, specialized rigging and transportation may be required. Aaron Equipment can assist with dismantling and loading coordination, domestic and international freight, customs documentation, and logistics planning.