PILOT & SMALL PRODUCTION · 20 L

Alphie 20.
Powder blending, controlled.

Take your formulation into the pilot batch. Programmable 3D inversion mixing in a removable, sealed container supports powder blending, process development and small production runs.

Request a quote Technical specifications

CAPACITY20 L

MAX. MIXING MASS30 kg

MOTION10–50 rpm

THE MIXING PRINCIPLE

Movement with a purpose.

A controlled pilot cycle

Program speed, mixing time and direction through the HMI / PLC to develop and refine the blend.

Low-shear 3D movement

The sealed container tumbles and inverts without internal blades, redistributing powders, granules, liquids or suspensions.

A practical next scale

A self-supporting base and removable container connect R&D trials to pilot and small-production batches. Discuss powder-coated carbon steel or stainless steel construction.

MODEL DETAILS

The technical
picture.

A 20 L nominal container capacity with 16 l at 80% fill. Actual working fill and load depend on the material.

Confirm final configuration, container compatibility and electrical requirements before ordering.

Discuss this model

Nominal capacity: 20 L
Effective capacity at 80% fill: 16 L
Maximum mixing mass: 30 kg
Motor power: 1.0 hp
Electrical supply: 110 V
Container revolution: 10–50 rpm
Maximum container size: Ø265 × 410 mm long
Machine weight: 220 kg

Nested Alphie removable containers and adapter inserts

CONTAIN THE BLEND

One mixer.
Different batch sizes.

Interchangeable holders and adapter inserts let compatible smaller containers sit securely inside the main cradle. Discuss the vessel sizes, materials and surface finishes suited to your batch, cleaning requirements and handling method.

Dedicated containers help reduce cross-contamination and simplify product changeovers. Confirm the holder, maximum dimensions and working fill for this model.

Find the right container

CONFIGURE FOR THE APPLICATION

The details matter.

Stainless steel & sanitary configurations

Discuss stainless steel GMP-oriented construction, polished or electropolished containers and a removable tray below the drum. Front guarding and an interlock stop the machine when the guard opens. Confirm the exact features of your quoted configuration.

Controls & documentation requirements

Discuss HMI / PLC control options and any 21 CFR Part 11 requirements with the team. Configuration and documentation must be assessed for your process.

Glovebox integration

Custom arrangements can place the mixing arms, holder and sealed container inside a glovebox for controlled-atmosphere work. Discuss oxygen, moisture, containment and material-handling requirements.

Explore the optional liquid dosing system

Example of an Alphie blender integrated into a glovebox enclosure — Example of a custom Alphie glovebox installation. Configuration varies by application.

Illustration of an Alphie blender with a liquid reservoir, dosing pump and tubing feeding the mixing container — Optional liquid dosing system shown on an Alphie configuration. Final equipment and connections vary by model and application.

OPTIONAL LIQUID DOSING SYSTEM

Add liquids.
Keep the blend moving.

Add liquid ingredients to Alphie 20 during the blending cycle. Rather than introducing the full liquid volume at the start, the optional system can deliver staged additions while the container continues its 3D inversion motion.

Set the amount.
Adjust dosing quantities around the formulation and target liquid content.
Choose the timing.
Introduce liquids at controlled intervals, with variable timing to suit the process.
Distribute through the blend.
Gradual addition can help reduce localized overwetting and clumping as the material moves.

Application possibilitiesPowder wetting · Particle coating · Binder addition · Solvent addition · Moisture control

Discuss liquid dosing Watch dosing demonstration

Specify the liquid, viscosity, total addition, dosing sequence and powder batch. Confirm compatibility, connections and operating conditions through an application review and material trials.

MATERIALS & APPLICATIONS

Start with what you want to blend.

Discuss the particle properties, proportions, target uniformity and constraints that guide your trial.

Pharmaceuticals

Formulations, excipients and low-concentration ingredients.

Metal powders

Development blends with varying particle sizes and densities.

Ceramics

Ceramic powder formulations and development batches.

Battery materials

Sensitive materials and controlled-atmosphere requirements.

Food & nutrition

Spices, nutritional powders, flavors and concentrates.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Make Alphie 20
work for your material.

Share your batch size, powder properties and target result. We’ll help review the container, configuration and opportunities for material testing or rental trials.

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