Engineered for applications that require gentle yet thorough mixing, Ross V-Cone Blenders are used across numerous industry sectors including food, composites, and coatings where consistency is essential. The blenders rotate a V-shaped vessel along its horizontal axis, creating a cascading action that continuously exposes and redistributes materials. This low-impact tumbling motion is good for friable ingredients, trace components, or materials with significant differences in particle size and density, the company says, and can be used for granola, plus spice blends.

Constructed with stainless steel product contact surfaces, the Ross Model VCB-10 features a 10-cubic-foot working capacity and supports a maximum bulk density rating of 125 lb/ft³. Designs for higher densities are available. The vessel rotation is powered by a 7.5 HP TEFC motor that can achieve speeds up to approximately 20 rpm. A safety rail assembly, consisting of a two-section front gate equipped with both a limit switch and safety interlock switches, as well as a fixed rear guard rail, reportedly prevents unintended contact with the blender’s rotating assembly. A manually operated 8" stainless steel type 304 dust-tight butterfly valve aims to provide efficient discharge, with support legs providing a 54" clearance beneath the valve to the floor.

The NEMA 12 Control Panel includes a 4" color touch screen interface for viewing and controlling blender operations, a cycle timer, jog function, and an emergency stop pushbutton. The control system is pre-mounted and wired to the blender for streamlined installation and startup.

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