Pesticide Production Utilizing Ribbon Blender Technology

Background

A manufacturer of pest control products was previously batching a granular pesticide for insect larvae in small quantities using a table-top kitchen mixer. This particular pesticide is in the form of pellets which are coated with oil and then mixed with the powdered bioactive ingredient until homogenous.

As the product line grew, it became necessary to move the process to a large-scale blender. The company visited the Ross Test & Development Center to see if a Ribbon Blender can produce a uniform blend of the granules, liquid component and powder.