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PILOT & SMALL PRODUCTION · 35 L

Alphie 35.
Powder blending, controlled.

Build process knowledge at a larger batch size. A 35 L nominal blending platform combines programmable 3D inversion with removable containers and configuration choices for pilot and small-production work.

Alphie 35 Liter Powder Blender
CAPACITY35 L
MAX. MIXING MASS40 / 60 kg
MOTION10–40 rpm

THE MIXING PRINCIPLE

Movement with a purpose.

More room for development

Evaluate larger batches while retaining the same container-based 3D inversion principle used in the laboratory range.

Control the process variables

HMI / PLC controls provide programmable speed, time and mixing direction for process development and repeatable cycles.

Configure the complete system

Discuss the removable vessel, loading arrangement, guards and construction around your material and facility. The source product configuration is shown with an overhead lifting frame.

MODEL DETAILS

The technical
picture.

A 35 L nominal container capacity with 28 l at 80% fill. Actual working fill and load depend on the material.

Load ratings, motor power and electrical supply vary by configuration. Confirm the combination, container compatibility and handling arrangement with Glen Mills.

Discuss this model
Nominal capacity
35 L
Effective capacity at 80% fill
28 L
Maximum mixing mass
40 / 60 kg, by configuration
Motor power
1.0 / 1.5 hp
Electrical supply
Single-phase 110 V or three-phase 220 V
Container revolution
10–40 rpm
Maximum container size
Ø305 × 535 mm long
Machine weight
390 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 35 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.

  1. Set the amount.

    Adjust dosing quantities around the formulation and target liquid content.

  2. Choose the timing.

    Introduce liquids at controlled intervals, with variable timing to suit the process.

  3. 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

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 powder development

Pharmaceuticals

Formulations, excipients and low-concentration ingredients.

Metal powders powder development

Metal powders

Development blends with varying particle sizes and densities.

Ceramics powder development

Ceramics

Ceramic powder formulations and development batches.

Battery materials powder development

Battery materials

Sensitive materials and controlled-atmosphere requirements.

Food & nutrition powder development

Food & nutrition

Spices, nutritional powders, flavors and concentrates.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Make Alphie 35
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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Send your enquiry directly to the Glen Mills team.

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Motion
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Capacity
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Max. mixing mass
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Motion
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