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  • May 13, 2025
  • Nauta Conical Mixer & Blender: Precision Mixing with Versatile Auger Designs

    In modern industrial processing, achieving uniform mixing of powders, granules, and pastes is a critical requirement, especially in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and cosmetic industries. The Nauta Conical Mixer and Blender is a high-performance mixing solution designed to handle challenging mixing tasks with precision, minimal heat generation, and low shear force. Shiv Shakti Process Equipment offers a comprehensive range of Nauta mixers and blenders with various auger configurations tailored to diverse process requirements.

    What is a Nauta Conical Mixer?

    A Nauta Conical Mixer, also known as a conical screw mixer, is a batch-type mixer that provides gentle yet thorough mixing of materials. It consists of a conical vessel with a rotating screw (or multiple screws) that lifts the product from the bottom to the top, creating a tumbling motion and ensuring uniform distribution.

    Types of Auger Configurations Offered

    At Shiv Shakti Process Equipment, we offer Nauta mixers with various auger configurations and features to suit specific applications:

    Nauta Conical Vacuum Dryer (NCVD)

    This unit combines efficient mixing with vacuum drying capabilities, ideal for heat-sensitive products. The slow-rotating screw and vacuum-tight design help reduce drying time while maintaining product integrity.

    Nauta Conical Screw Mixer

    The classic single-screw conical mixer is perfect for low-shear mixing and is widely used for powders, pastes, and fragile materials that require careful blending without degradation.

    Nauta Conical Double Screw Mixer

    This model features twin augers rotating along their axes as well as around the conical vessel wall. It is ideal for handling large batches and mixing materials with varying bulk densities.

    Vertical Conical Paddle Mixer Dryer

    For more aggressive mixing and drying, this vertical mixer uses paddle-type agitators and can be customized with heating jackets, vacuum systems, and spray nozzles for granulation or coating.

    Ribbon Conical Mixer Dryer

    This variant combines the benefits of a conical mixer with a ribbon agitator. It is suited for cohesive and sticky materials, providing excellent radial and axial mixing.

    Key Advantages of Shiv Shakti's Conical Mixers

    • Gentle mixing with high homogeneity

    • Minimal product degradation

    • Low energy consumption

    • Easy discharge and minimal residue

    • Vacuum compatibility for drying processes

    • Custom auger/paddle/ribbon designs to suit application needs

    Applications

    • Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)

    • Nutraceutical powders

    • Food additives and premixes

    • Cosmetics and personal care products

    • Chemicals and polymers

    For more information or to request a quote, contact us at marketing@shivshaktiequipments.com or visit our full range of mixing and blending solutions.