PILOT & SMALL PRODUCTION · 20 L
Alphie 20
Pilot trials and medium-batch development with a 16 L effective capacity.
- Capacity
- 20 L
- Max. mixing mass
- 30 kg
- Motion
- 10–50 rpm
PILOT & SCALE-UP / POWDER BLENDING
The next batch.
The next possibility.
Connect laboratory development to pilot and small-production blending. Compare Alphie 20, 35 and 50 models, with 20–50 L nominal capacity and programmable 3D inversion mixing.
THREE MODELS. ONE MIXING PRINCIPLE.
Find your pilot-scale blender.
Choose by usable volume, material mass, container fit and the configuration your process needs.
PILOT & SMALL PRODUCTION · 35 L
Alphie 35
Larger pilot batches with 28 L effective capacity and configuration-dependent loading.
- Capacity
- 35 L
- Max. mixing mass
- 40 / 60 kg
- Motion
- 10–40 rpm
PILOT & SMALL PRODUCTION · 50 L
Alphie 50
The largest pilot model in this range, with 40 L effective capacity.
- Capacity
- 50 L
- Max. mixing mass
- 60 / 90 kg
- Motion
- 10–40 rpm
Alphie 35 and 50 load ratings vary by configuration. Confirm the quoted motor, load and electrical combination with Glen Mills.
AT A GLANCE
Compare the next scale.
Container volume and mass limits both matter. Use the effective fill and your material’s bulk density to guide the discussion.
| Specification | Alphie 20 ↗ | Alphie 35 ↗ | Alphie 50 ↗ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 20 L | 35 L | 50 L |
| Effective capacity | 16 L at 80% fill | 28 L at 80% fill | 40 L at 80% fill |
| Maximum mixing mass* | 30 kg | 40 / 60 kg | 60 / 90 kg |
| Container revolution | 10–50 rpm | 10–40 rpm | 10–40 rpm |
| Motor power* | 1.0 hp | 1.0 / 1.5 hp | 3.0 / 5.0 hp |
| Electrical supply* | 110 V | Single-phase 110 V or three-phase 220 V | Three-phase 220 V |
| Process control | Programmable speed, time & direction | Programmable speed, time & direction | Programmable speed, time & direction |
*Published alternatives depend on the selected configuration. Confirm vessel compatibility, working fill, electrical requirements and suitability for your material.
ONE MIXER. DIFFERENT BATCHES.
Build flexibility
into the container.
Interchangeable holders and adapter inserts support compatible vessel sizes within the main cradle. Match the removable container to the batch, product-contact requirements and cleaning process.
- Discuss plastic, glass and stainless steel vessels
- Specify polished or electropolished product-contact finishes
- Plan loading, unloading, clearance and vessel handling
- Explore optional staged liquid dosing during mixing
DEVELOP THE PROCESS, TOO
More material.
The same attention to detail.
Use pilot trials to understand the operating conditions, blend quality and handling before choosing the next configuration.
Define the batch.
Bring bulk density, component ratios, particle sizes and the required working volume. Account for both vessel fill and the model’s mixing-mass limit.
Validate the blend.
Evaluate mixing time, speed, direction and sampling against your target result. Discuss feasibility tests or a rental trial using your own analytical methods.
Specify the environment.
Review sanitary construction, guards, containment, controlled-atmosphere options and documentation needs alongside loading and unloading.
STARTING WITH A SMALLER BATCH?
Explore the laboratory range.
Compare the manual 2 L, Alphie 3 and Alphie 10 laboratory models.
MATERIALS & APPLICATIONS
Scale around your material.
Powders, liquids and suspensions require an application-specific review of the blend and operating conditions.
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.
PROVE THE PROCESS
Your powder.
Your next decision.
Evaluate the blend, container and operating conditions before selecting a configuration. Discuss feasibility testing, representative samples or a rental for trials in your own facility.