Used American Process Systems Ribbon Blender – Model DRB 18 (18 Cu Ft / 135 Gall

Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: American Process Systems

• Model: DRB 18

• Equipment Type: Ribbon Blender / Batch Mixer

• Capacity: 18 Cubic Feet (Approx. 135 Gallons)

• Serial Number: 1163

• Construction: Industrial duty (carbon steel frame)

Description

This used American Process Systems ribbon blender, Model DRB 18, is a compact yet robust batch mixing solution designed for uniform blending of powders, granules, and dry bulk solids. With an 18 cubic foot (135 gallon) capacity, this blender is well suited for pilot-scale production, specialty manufacturing, and industrial batch processing.

The unit features a 60" long x 24" wide x 28" deep trough with a 2-inch diameter shaft fitted with welded inner and outer ribbons for efficient axial and radial mixing. Discharge is handled via a 6-inch center bottom outlet with gate valve, providing controlled product release. Mixing power is supplied by a 5 HP motor through a gear reducer, with speed control via an Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD, allowing precise process adjustment.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: American Process Systems

• Model: DRB 18

• Type: Ribbon blender

• Total Capacity: 18 cubic feet / 135 gallons

Trough & Mixing Assembly

• Trough Dimensions: Approx. 60" L x 24" W x 28" D

• Shaft Diameter: 2 inches

• Ribbon Construction: Welded ribbons

  • Outer Ribbon: 1-1/2" wide x 7/16" thick

  • Inner Ribbon: 2" wide x 3/16" thick

Discharge

• Outlet: 6" center bottom outlet

• Valve: Gate valve

• Discharge Height: Approx. 25 inches

Drive & Controls

• Motor Power: 5 HP

• Motor Speed: 1758 RPM

• Electrical: 3 Phase / 60 Hz / 230/460V

• Gear Reducer Ratio: 10.15:1

• Drive: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD (panel mounted)

Mounting

• Frame: Carbon steel

• Support: 4 carbon steel legs

Applications

• Dry powder blending

• Granular material mixing

• Batch processing

• Industrial dry mixing

• Pre-blending prior to packaging

What Might This Be Used For

• Homogeneous blending of dry ingredients

• Mixing powders with minor additives

• Batch preparation for downstream processing

• Uniform blending of granular solids

• Specialty product formulation

• Pilot or small-scale production runs

Products This Machine Is Commonly Used For

• Food ingredients

• Nutraceutical powders

• Chemical blends

• Detergents

• Fertilizers

• Plastic resins

• Minerals

• Industrial powders

• Specialty dry blends

• Agricultural products