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Munson Machinery - Mixing, Blending, and Bulk Solids Processing Equipment

We help manufacturers improve dry blending, reduce lumps, control particle size, screen materials, increase consistency, and solve difficult bulk solids processing challenges.

Munson equipment supports food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, chemical, minerals, plastics, recycling, and industrial applications where reliable mixing, gentle handling, cleanability, and repeatable production results matter.

Dry blending • De-lumping • Milling • Sifting • Screening • Size reduction • Batch mixing • Bulk solids handling

Munson Ribbon, Paddle & Plow Blenders

Choose the agitator around how your material moves.

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Munson Ribbon, Paddle & Plow Blenders

Choose the agitator around how your material moves.

Do you need active agitation for powders, liquid additions, pastes, or difficult-flowing ingredients?

Munson horizontal agitated blenders move ribbon, paddle, or plow elements through material inside a stationary vessel. Agitator choice changes the way the product circulates and the intensity applied to it.

Typical application
Blend seasonings, chemical powders, or suitable solids with liquid additions.

Also known as: Ribbon mixers, horizontal paddle mixers, trough blenders, plow mixers.

What this blender can help you do

Application-specific agitation

Compare the mixing element with the flow behaviour and result you need.

Dry and wet formulations

Review liquid content, viscosity, and the order of ingredient addition.

Construction choices

Match contact materials, seals, access, and wear surfaces to the duty.

How the process works

1

Charge the vessel

Define batch volume, ingredient sequence, and loading connections.

2

Agitate the material

The selected element circulates the ingredients within the stationary vessel.

3

Discharge and clean

Review the outlet, residual product, and access between formulations.

Materials & industries

Spices & food ingredients

Seasonings and ingredient blends where oils, bulk-density variation, and cleaning affect the process.

Chemicals & coatings

Powders, suitable pastes, and slurries. Specify liquid fraction, viscosity, and agglomerates.

Building & industrial materials

Discuss gypsum, pigments, plastics, and other bulk solids with wear and drive requirements.

Ribbon, paddle, or plow?

Ribbon

Opposing ribbon sections move material in different directions. Start here when the formulation flows and circulates readily.

Paddle

Shorter mixing zones can help with interlocking or poorly flowing material. Review slurry and wear requirements with the manufacturer.

Plow

Trough-style plows fold and condition material. High-speed cylindrical plow machines are a separate design for higher-energy duties.

Application video: blending spices at Al Dentes’

See a Munson ribbon blender used for seasoning production. The application covers different ingredient densities, manual loading, and product changeovers. This video demonstrates a ribbon design within the wider blender family.

Watch on Munson’s YouTube channel · Manufacturer video page

Chemical formulation blending in practice

Munson presents a ribbon-blender installation at Diversified Chemical Products. Use the example to discuss formulation changes, loading, and cleaning in your process.

Watch on Munson’s YouTube channel · Manufacturer video page

Munson application example

Keep seasoning blends consistent through product changes

Al Dentes’ Provisions uses a Munson ribbon blender for custom seasonings that combine powders, granules, herbs, and oils. The case connects ingredient weighing and loading with mixing, discharge, and cleanout. Those steps should be reviewed together when your formulations vary in bulk density or liquid content.

An operator loads measured spice ingredients into the ribbon blender.
An operator loads measured spice ingredients into the ribbon blender.
The case study’s spice ingredients illustrate the range of materials being blended.
The case study’s spice ingredients illustrate the range of materials being blended.

Photos: Munson Machinery. Read the full application story >>

Configuration & selection

Formulation
Bulk density, flowability, particle sizes, liquid fraction, and viscosity where applicable.
Mixing duty
Batch size, addition sequence, desired dispersion, and acceptable particle damage.
Installation
Loading connections, headroom for access or shaft removal, outlet position, utilities, and cleaning.

Options to discuss

  • Ribbon, paddle, or trough-style plow elements
  • Sanitary contact materials and finishes
  • Internal spray lines and liquid additions
  • Heating or cooling jackets
  • Choppers or intensifiers where appropriate
  • Cover, seal, drive, and discharge arrangements

Send your formulation, smallest and largest batches, bulk densities, liquid additions, current problem, and a process sketch. Describe how you will measure a successful blend.

Plan your application review

Are all plow blenders high-intensity machines?

No. Munson distinguishes slower plow elements in U-shaped troughs from high-speed cylindrical plow blenders. Tell RTS whether you need gentle conditioning, active blending, or higher-energy dispersion so the correct design can be reviewed.

How do we establish the required blend time?

Agree on ingredient proportions, the sampling method, and the acceptable variation. Review loading, mixing, discharge, and cleaning as a complete cycle. A representative material trial can help establish the operating target.

Can RTS help compare the blender types?

Share the formulation and constraints, including particle damage, cleanability, available space, and budget. RTS can review the alternatives with Munson and discuss the appropriate testing route.

PDF Literature & Technical Resources

Final capacity, materials, finishes, drives, and options are confirmed for the selected application. Use certified drawings for installation.

Explore the Munson blender range

Munson Rotary Batch Mixers

Rotary Batch Mixers >>

Blend a batch gently while protecting particle integrity.

Example: Blend roasted coffee beans, tea ingredients, dry food mixes, or suitable mineral formulations.

Also known as: Tumble mixers, drum blenders, rotary batch blenders.

Munson Ribbon, Paddle & Plow Blenders

Ribbon, Paddle & Plow Blenders >>

Choose the agitator around how your material moves.

Example: Blend seasonings, chemical powders, or suitable solids with liquid additions.

Also known as: Ribbon mixers, horizontal paddle mixers, trough blenders, plow mixers.

Munson V-Cone Blenders

V-Cone Blenders >>

Tumble dry powders and granules in a smooth mixing vessel.

Example: Review dry pharmaceutical, nutritional, food, or industrial powder batches.

Also known as: Vee cone blenders, V blenders, V-shell tumble blenders.