Mixers

A.I.S. Industrial Mixers are engineered by PerMix to deliver consistent, homogeneous blending of powders, granules, flakes, and bulk solids. Designed as part of fully integrated ingredient handling systems, AIS mixers combine precise material movement, robust mechanical design, and cleanability to support demanding production environments.

AIS mixing solutions are used across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, plastics, battery materials, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing applications.

What Is an Industrial Mixer?

An industrial mixer is the point where multiple ingredients are combined into a uniform blend with controlled residence time, shear, and energy input. AIS designs mixers to control:

• Blend uniformity
• Mixing time
• Gentle vs intensive agitation
• Batch repeatability
• Cleanability and changeover speed
• Integration with feeding and discharge systems

The objective is simple: every batch behaves like the last one—on purpose.

Mixer Types Offered by AIS

AIS selects mixer technology based on material behavior, process goals, and throughput requirements.

Paddle Mixers

• Gentle, fluidized mixing action
• Excellent for fragile or segregative materials
• Short mixing times with low energy input
• Ideal for food, chemicals, and specialty powders

Ribbon Mixers

• Proven workhorse for free-flowing powders
• Efficient axial and radial mixing
• Cost-effective and versatile
• Suitable for batch blending and conditioning

Plow / Ploughshare Mixers

• High-intensity mechanical agitation
• Effective for cohesive or difficult materials
• Capable of liquid addition and agglomeration
• Common in chemicals, minerals, and battery materials

Continuous Mixers

• Steady-state blending for high-throughput lines
• Consistent output with minimal footprint
• Ideal for extrusion, compounding, and continuous processing

Each mixer is selected to fit the material’s personality, not a catalog checkbox.

Integration with Ingredient Feeding & Conveying

AIS mixers are designed as system components, not isolated machines.

They integrate seamlessly with:

• Gain-in-weight feeders
• Loss-in-weight feeders
• Screw & auger conveyors (including Easy-Clean designs)
• Pneumatic conveying systems
• Bag dump stations, bulk bag unloaders, drum and tote dumpers

This ensures accurate ingredient delivery and consistent batch quality.

Liquid Addition & Conditioning Options

Many processes require controlled liquid addition during mixing.

AIS mixers can be equipped with:

• Spray bars or injection nozzles
• Metered liquid dosing systems
• Pre-wetting or coating configurations
• Heating or cooling jackets (application-dependent)

These options allow for coating, granulation, or conditioning without sacrificing uniformity.

Easy-Clean & Sanitary Mixer Designs

Mixers are notorious cleaning bottlenecks. AIS designs them to behave.

Easy-Clean options include:

• Tool-less access doors and covers
• Hinged or removable shafts and paddles
• Smooth, crevice-free internal geometries
• Flush-mounted discharge valves
• Open-frame sanitary construction

Sanitary designs are available with:

• 304 / 316 / 316L stainless steel
• Polished product-contact surfaces
• FDA-compliant seals and gaskets
• Washdown and CIP-ready configurations

Fast changeovers, easier validation, fewer arguments with QA.

Discharge & Downstream Handling

AIS mixers can discharge via:

• Gravity into conveyors or feeders
• Screw or auger discharge systems
• Pneumatic conveying pickup
• Direct discharge to packaging or storage

Discharge design is engineered to prevent segregation and maintain blend integrity.

Dust Control & Environmental Management

Mixing generates movement—and movement generates dust.

AIS integrates dust control directly into mixer design:

• Dust-tight covers and seals
• Vent connections to dust collectors
• Filtered air displacement
• HEPA filtration where required

Clean mixing is controlled mixing.

ATEX & NFPA Compliance for Hazardous Areas

For combustible dusts and classified environments, AIS mixers can be designed in accordance with:

• ATEX Zones 20, 21, and 22
• NFPA standards including NFPA 652, 654, 61, 68, and 69

Available safety features include:

• Explosion-proof motors and controls
• Grounding and bonding provisions
• Anti-static components
• Pressure-rated housings
• Compatibility with explosion protection systems

Energy belongs in the mix—not in the risk profile.

Typical Applications

AIS mixers are commonly used for:

Food and ingredient blending
Nutraceutical and supplement formulations
Pharmaceutical powders and excipients
Chemical blends and additives
Plastics compounding
Battery and advanced energy materials
Minerals, pigments, and fillers

If uniformity matters, this is where it’s earned.

Why AIS?

AIS mixers are engineered around material science, process integration, and cleanability. By combining the right mixing technology with accurate feeding, controlled conveying, and global safety compliance, AIS delivers mixers that don’t just blend—they behave.

When mixing is right, everything downstream becomes easier.