DYNASEG™
Determines segregation potential of powder blends under dynamic stressed conditions at the formulation development stage, before scale-up.
SIFT-N-BLEND Design Patented . CE Compliant
Lab Blender Versatile Laboratory Powder Blender for Homogeneous Blending
GlobePharma’s new MAXIBLEND® Lab Blender is a self-contained tumble blender intended for blending of powders in V-shells and bins.
What's New
An upgraded, intuitive control interface
Seamless and strong, all stainless-steel design
Timing and speed parameters can be set
A new touch-screen, color display
WHY MAXIBLEND® LAB BLENDER
Precision Blending, From Milligrams to Kilograms.
SIFT-N-BLEND®'s patented intensifier is especially effective for potent drugs or small quantities of additives, such as sweeteners, colors, and flavors. Repeated, simultaneous screening and blending ensures a truly homogeneous blend.
Key Features
Everything the machine offers, on one drawing.
Interchangeable 316SS vessels
0.5 · 1.0 · 2.0 · 4.0 · 8.0 · 16.0 qt
V-shells, bins & double cones
V-shells 0.5–16 qt · bins & cones 1–16 qt
Patented Sift-N-Blend® compatible
Simultaneous in-vessel sifting & blending
High-speed intensifier bars
316SS · liquid-solid or pin · fits 4/8/16 qt
Variable intensifier bar drive
100 to 3,450 rpm
Touchscreen HMI
PLC control, programmable blending stages
Variable speed vessel drive
3 to 25 rpm
Stainless steel enclosure
304SS · polycarbonate guard
Integrated safety mechanisms
Safety-interlocked guard
Electrical supply
110-120V (US) / 230V (Intl) · 1 ph · 50/60Hz · 10A
The Full Data Sheet
Technical Specifications for the MaxiBlend®
Vessel Type
V-shells
Working Volume
0.5–16 qt
Batch Size
250 g–8 kg
Blender Speed
3–25 rpm
Core Specifications
Blender vessel working volumesV-shells: 0.5 · 1.0 · 2.0 · 4.0 · 8.0 · 16.0 quarts (L)
Bins & double cones: 1.0 · 2.0 · 4.0 · 8.0 · 16.0 quarts (L)
Batch size range250 g – 8 kg (down to 2 g – 2 kg with the optional vial/bottle blending attachments)
Vessel capacitiesWorking capacities are 60% of total vessel volume, with usual batch variation of ±10% using an intensifier bar, or +10% / −30% for tumble-only blending
Blender vessel speedVariable-speed version: 3 – 25 rpm (or a fixed speed in that range, set at time of order)
Intensifier bar speed (applicable models)Variable-speed version: 100 – 3,450 rpm (or a fixed speed in that range, set at time of order)
Peripheral blade-tip speed — Liquid-Solid intensifier bar3,300 ft/min (1,006 m/min)
Peripheral blade-tip speed — Pin intensifier bar1,700 ft/min (520 m/min)
SafetySafety-interlocked guard
ComplianceCE compliant
Maximum Blended Powder Density
16 qt Intensifier Bar model125 lb/cu ft (2 kg/L)
4 & 8 qt Intensifier Bar models140 lb/cu ft (2.25 kg/L)
4, 8 & 16 qt Pin Intensifier Bar models200 lb/cu ft (3.2 kg/L)
4, 8 & 16 qt without Intensifier Bar models200 lb/cu ft (3.2 kg/L)
Blender Electrical Description
Machine electrical supply110 – 120 V (US models) / 230 V (international models) · 1 phase · 50/60 Hz · 10 A
ControlTouchscreen HMI with PLC control
Vessel drive motor0.5 hp · 230/460 V · 60 Hz · 3 phase
Intensifier drive motor0.5 hp · 230/460 V · 60 Hz · 3 phase
Variable frequency drive0.5 hp · 120/230 V · 1 phase
Materials of Construction
Drive station housing304 stainless steel
Safety enclosurePolycarbonate
V-shell, bin & double cone vessels316 stainless steel
GasketsWhite nitrile rubber and silicone rubber (translucent), FDA approved
V-ring sealWhite nitrile, FDA approved
Felt sealDacron (polyester), FDA approved
Intensifier bars (Liquid-Solid & Pin)316 stainless steel
Sift-N-Blend® assembly316 stainless steel
Extension for 0.5, 1 & 2 qt vessels and Small Bottle Blending Attachment316 stainless steel
Small Bottle Blending AttachmentAluminum casting
Large Bottle Blending Attachment304 stainless steel
Cart304 stainless steel
Small Bottle Blending AttachmentExtends blending range down to 2 g – 2 kg in vials/bottles
Large Bottle Blending AttachmentHolds multiple bottles at once, stacked, for faster batches
Liquid additionOptional nozzles on the Sift-N-Blend® paddle for adding liquids (e.g. alcohol, water, flavoring) while blending
Drive shaft extensionRequired to use 0.5 – 2 qt vessels and the Small Bottle Blending Attachment
Variable speed driveOptional variable-speed shell drive and intensifier bar drive
FAT/SAT documentation & executionAvailable
IQ/OQ protocolsAvailable
Installation & training servicesAvailable
Stainless steel cart304 SS · 28 in W × 46 in L × 34 in H · adjustable shelves · swivel-covered top opening for discharging the blend onto a container on the lower shelf
MaxiBlend® Lab Blender brochureFull product overview, features, operator experience and specification tables.
Technical datasheetSpecifications, materials of construction, dimensions and utility requirements.
IQ/OQ documentationInstallation and operational qualification protocols, issued per configuration.
FAT/SAT informationFactory and site acceptance test documentation and execution by GlobePharma engineers.
Installation & trainingOn-site commissioning, operator training and process science support from our New Jersey team.
Solid dosage equipment brochureThe complete GlobePharma range, from powder sampling through tablet compression.
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Facilitates simultaneous sifting and blending of powders in the blending vessel itself, eliminating the need for a separate pre-sifting operation.
Powder Samplers
The foundation of accurate Blend Uniformity and Content Uniformity — unit-dose and bulk powder samplers from 0.1cc to 90cc.
DYNASEG™
Determines segregation potential of powder blends under dynamic stressed conditions at the formulation development stage, before scale-up.
SIFT-N-BLEND®
Facilitates simultaneous sifting and blending of powders in the blending vessel itself, eliminating the need for a separate pre-sifting operation.
Powder Samplers
The foundation of accurate Blend Uniformity and Content Uniformity — unit-dose and bulk powder samplers from 0.1cc to 90cc.
DYNASEG™
Determines segregation potential of powder blends under dynamic stressed conditions at the formulation development stage, before scale-up.
SIFT-N-BLEND®
Facilitates simultaneous sifting and blending of powders in the blending vessel itself, eliminating the need for a separate pre-sifting operation.
Powder Samplers
The foundation of accurate Blend Uniformity and Content Uniformity — unit-dose and bulk powder samplers from 0.1cc to 90cc.
MAXIBLEND® — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MAXIBLEND® FAQ
MaxiBlend® is GlobePharma's line of powder blenders, spanning R&D through full production scale. It's inventor-built, not vendor-sold, developed by the same team with over 33 years of hands-on formulation expertise.
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