Used Patterson-Kelley 2 Cu. Ft. Sanitary Stainless Steel V-Blender – Pharmaceutical Finish, 25 RPM with Dispersion Bar Provision

Manufacturer Information

Patterson-Kelley (P-K)

Patterson-Kelley is known for industrial mixing and blending equipment, including twin-shell V-blenders used for dry powder and granular material processing.

This 2 cubic foot Patterson-Kelley Twin Shell V-Blender features sanitary stainless steel construction with a pharmaceutical-grade finish and was previously used in a pharmaceutical application. The unit also has provisions for a liquid/solids dispersion bar, although no dispersion bar is currently installed.

Description

Available for sale is a used Patterson-Kelley 2 cu. ft. Twin Shell V-Blender designed for sanitary dry blending applications.

The stainless steel blender features a pharmaceutical-grade finish and is rated for material densities up to 60 lb./cu. ft. The shell is driven through a chain-drive system by a 3/4 HP motor with gear reducer, providing a stated output speed of 25 RPM. Motor electrical is 208–220/440V.

The blender has provisions for a liquid/solids dispersion bar and includes a 2 HP bar drive with belts and guard; however, the actual dispersion bar is not installed or included as described.

Material loading is through 14" charging ports with removable vented covers, while an integrated 6" discharge with butterfly valve provides product unloading. Approximately 37" of floor clearance is available beneath the discharge.

Its sanitary configuration, pharmaceutical-grade finish, compact 2 cu. ft. capacity, and prior pharmaceutical service make this V-blender a potential option for small-batch powder and granular blending operations.

Specifications

Typical Applications

• Pharmaceutical powder blending
• Nutraceutical blending
• Dry ingredient mixing
• Powder homogenization
• Granular material blending
• Small-batch formulation
• Laboratory and pilot processing
• Specialty chemical blending
• Food ingredient blending
• Supplement manufacturing
• Powder formulation development
• Sanitary batch processing

Products This V-Blender Could Be Used For

• Pharmaceutical powders
• Tablet formulation blends
• Capsule formulation powders
• Nutraceutical powders
• Vitamin and mineral blends
• Powdered supplements
• Dry food ingredients
• Specialty chemical powders
• Fine powders
• Granulated ingredients
• Compatible dry formulations
• Other free-flowing powders and granules

Actual suitability and batch capacity depend on bulk density, required fill percentage, flow characteristics, cleaning requirements, cross-contamination controls, and the intended process. Prior pharmaceutical use and a pharmaceutical-grade finish do not by themselves establish current GMP compliance or validation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the capacity of this Patterson-Kelley V-Blender? The blender has a stated total volume of 2 cubic feet and a maximum material density rating of 60 lb./cu. ft.
• What speed does the V-blender operate at? The shell drive uses a 3/4 HP motor and gear reducer with a stated output speed of 25 RPM.
• Does the blender include a dispersion bar? No. The machine has provisions for a liquid/solids dispersion bar and a 2 HP bar drive with belts and guard, but the dispersion bar itself is not installed.
• How is material charged and discharged? Product can be loaded through 14" charging ports with removable vented covers and discharged through a 6" outlet with butterfly valve.
• Was this blender previously used for pharmaceutical processing? Yes. Its stated last use was pharmaceutical, and the unit is described as sanitary stainless steel with a pharmaceutical-grade finish. Current suitability should be verified for the intended application.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with rigging and loading coordination, domestic and international freight, customs documentation, and logistics planning for this Patterson-Kelley V-Blender.