Compact, efficient, and product-friendly mixing for R&D and pilot scale

Hosokawa Micron BV introduces the 50 liter Vitomix, a compact and mobile ribbon screw mixer specially developed for R&D, pilot plants and small-scale production environments. The mixer combines adjustable low to high mixing energy with excellent reproducibility and product protection, making it ideal for applications with high demands on mixing quality and flexibility.

The 50-liter Vitomix is based on a unique symmetrical ribbon screw technology and an optimized boiler design. This results in a high product velocity and an intensive yet gentle mixing action. A homogeneous mixture is achieved within a short time, without unwanted product damage. Depending on the process settings, the mixer is suitable for powders, pastes and slurries.

A distinctive feature of the Vitomix is the airy, quasi-fluidized product bed that forms between the two ribbon screws during mixing. This makes the system particularly suitable for accurate and uniform liquid addition, without clumping or segregation and without the use of choppers.

In addition to mixing, the Vitomix can be used for drying, cooling, heating and coating, which makes the installation multifunctional for various process steps. The compact, mobile, and height-adjustable frame, combined with easy cleaning, makes the system very user-friendly for frequently changing productions and recipes.

Key benefits of the 50-liter Vitomix:

• Mixing times up to four times shorter than with conventional mixers
• Homogeneous mixing result starting from 15% fill level
• Efficient liquid addition without clumping
• Virtually complete product emptying up to 99,99% with free-flowing powders
• Adjustable speed and mixing intensity for maximum process flexibility
• Suitable for multifunctional applications in various industries
• Compact, mobile and ergonomic design

According to Jarno Siebelink, Sr. Application Engineer Food & Feed at Hosokawa Micron BV. The 50-liter Vitomix offers an ideal solution for companies that want to develop, scale up, or optimize processes: “With the 50-liter Vitomix, we make high-quality mixing accessible to R&D and pilot environments, without compromising on flexibility or product quality.”

Conclusion
The 50-liter Vitomix is an efficient, versatile, and scalable mixing solution for organizations active in product development and small-scale production. With this mixer, complex mixing becomes simple and reliable.