Powder mixing machines for nutritional supplements, protein powder and more
The type of powder mixing technology used has a major impact on quality. INSTANT BEHAVIOUR, DUST-FREE, FLOW BEHAVIOUR DURING FILLING AND PACKAGING, SHELF LIFE, HYGIENE: amixon® is the global leader in the manufacture of sophisticated powder mixers for the production of dietary supplements and sports nutrition products. Leading manufacturers of health-promoting nutritional products rely on the flexibility of amixon® mixers.
The galenics and dosage forms of modern dietary supplements are diverse: powders for multivitamin drinks in sachets or as effervescent tablets. Lozenges as powdered tablets. Protein shakes in bags or cans. Minerals and probiotics in capsules. Isotonic drinks in cans. Functional snacks in the form of high-quality baked goods. All these products have one thing in common: they are almost without exception processed in powder form.
... Acerola, algae extracts, amino acids, inulin, psyllium husks, biotin, calcium, chromium, minerals, coenzyme Q10, curcumin, turmeric, enzymes such as bromelain or papain, folic acid, ginseng, ginkgo, hyaluronic acid, iodine, potassium, copper, magnesium, manganese, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, selenium, taurine, vitamins A to K and zinc, as well as citrus extracts. Not all of these ingredients mix well together. Ultimately, this only works with high-performance mixers.
Industrial supplement powder & vitamin mixers
amixon®mixing machines are used wherever bulk dry ingredients are processed to create uniform blends. In nutraceutical manufacturing, our mixing equipment is used to create the following products:
- Private label protein powder: whey, casein, egg white, hemp, pea, brown-rice
- Dietary supplements: multivitamins, minerals, probiotics, natural extracts
- Nutritional shakes: body building, weight-loss, fiber supplements
- Premixes for functional foods: energy bars, energy gels, fortified cereals and oatmeals, and more.
Blending equipment for supplement contract manufacturers
Nutraceutical contract manufacturers are confronted with the challenge of efficiently manufacturing diverse private label products with wide-ranging specifications – all using the same equipment.
amixon® batch mixing equipment for nutraceutical manufacturing is engineered to perform a range of processing functions at variable filling levels, allowing supplement contract manufacturers to fine-tune production on a batch-by-batch, product-by-product basis.
- Optimal mixing quality, variable filling levels - Mix at filling levels as wide-ranging as 10 percent to 100 percent
- Adjustable mixing settings - From agglomeration to coating, gentle homogenization to intensive dispersal, a single mixer can perform several different processing functions.
- Precision premixing - Meticulously blend expensive, active ingredients together before homogenizing them with bulk materials.
- Cleaning and compliance made easy - Our food-grade mixers are designed free of dead space and with large, ergonomic doors that give you full access to the mixing chamber. Proprietary ComDisc® technology leaves virtually no product behind in the mixer.
Applications for nutraceutical production
Mixer for protein powder mixtures
Vertical single-shaft mixer for 10 m³ batches
Liquid additives are distributed microfineness in protein mixtures. The mixing result is free-flowing and dust-free. It is ideal for filling, encapsulation or tableting. As an instant drink, the powder mixture is quickly soluble, even in cold liquids.
The drink tastes fresh and aromatic.
The gentle mixing process keeps the mixture cold. The mixing chamber can be evacuated during the mixing process. Carbon dioxide or nitrogen can be added instead of ambient air. The mixture can then be stored for a particularly long time without any loss of quality.
amixon® manufactures these mixers in sizes ranging from 5 litres to 40 cubic metres.
Food supplements are mixed precisely
Double wave mixer for 7 m³ batches
These include vitamins in dispersed or encapsulated form, agglomerated or finely distributed dissolved minerals and trace elements, flavours, natural colourings, amino acids, plant extracts, fibre, probiotics, anti-caking agents, binding agents and separating agents.
Even with unfavourable granulometry and grain size distribution of the components, ideal mixing qualities are always achieved. This is done with maximum protection of each individual particle. The mixing time is extremely short. The same applies to the energy input. The mixture remains cold and free-flowing. The twin-shaft mixer then empties completely, leaving only small amounts of dust residue.
amixon® manufactures these mixers in sizes ranging from 10 litres to 50 m³.
Nutraceutical instant powder. It is intended for liquid food
Cone mixer for 3 m³ batches
Multy-Step mixtures follow a controlled process. First, the defined components – dry, liquid or paste – are added. This is followed by an intensive mixing phase. The mixing tools then stop.
Now, additional substances are added in precise doses. Another, usually gentler mixing phase begins. This process can be repeated several times.
A key advantage lies in the targeted application of energy. At the beginning, high shear and swirling energy is used. This allows even the smallest quantities of liquid to be distributed microfineness. Every powder particle surface is evenly wetted. Active ingredients added later coat the existing particles. This protects sensitive substances. Reactive substances remain spatially separated. This ensures stability over a long storage period. This process can be used to produce complex formulations with a long shelf life.
amixon® manufactures these mixers in sizes ranging from 40 litres to 40 m³.