Ploughshare Horizontal Mixing

Rapid, Ultra-Precision Continuous & Batch Mixing from the inventors of the Ploughshare Horizontal Mixer

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    Rely on fast, consistent mechanical fluid bed mixing
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    Discover industrial and hygienic-grade system designs
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    Get responsive U.S.-based engineering and support

Struggling with Poor Mixing Performance?

When mixing systems are not properly matched to their applications, problems surface in many ways:

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    Frequent off-spec batches and re-processing

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    Inconsistent production rates and batch times

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    High energy, utility, maintenance and sanitation costs

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    Declining process efficiency and overall plant throughput

When you choose Lodige, we can solve your mixing challenges together.

Our Horizontal Mixers

Ploughshare Mixer Laboratory Machine - Industrial Mixing Equipment - Lodige Process Technology

Ploughshare® Mixer (Laboratory Machine)

Ploughshare Batch Mixer FKM Basic - Industrial Mixing Equipment - Lodige Process Technology

Ploughshare® Batch Mixer FKM Basic

Ploughshare Batch Mixer Universal Design - Industrial Mixing Equipment - Lodige Process Technology

Ploughshare® Batch Mixers – Universal Design

Ploughshare Batch Mixer Hygienic Design - Industrial Mixing Equipment - Lodige Process Technology

Ploughshare® Batch Mixers – Hygienic Design

Mixing Granulator (Laboratory Machine) - Industrial Mixing Equipment - Lodige Process Technology

Mixing Granulator (Laboratory Machine)

The Mixing Granulator - Industrial Mixing Equipment - Lodige Process Technology

The Lodige Mixing Granulator

The Wet Mixer - Industrial Mixing Equipment - Lodige Process Technology

Wet Mixer

Ploughshare® Mixers For Continuous Operation- Universal Design - Lodige

Ploughshare® Mixers For Continuous Operation- Universal Design

The Lodige High Speed Granulator

The Lodige High Speed Granulator

Batch Mixers for Battery Applications - Lodige Process Technology

Batch Mixer for Battery Applications

Heavy-Duty Ore Mixers For Mining & Minerals Square - Lodige Process Technology

Ore Mixer

Horizontal Mixing Solutions That Enhance Your Entire Process

Lodige invented Ploughshare shovel mixing technology, and has spent the last 75+ years improving and optimizing the technology through over 35,000 installations across the world. From this experience, we’ve built deep expertise in mechanical fluid bed horizontal mixing that delivers homogenous, highly functional products.

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    >99% mixing homogeneity
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    30 - 40+ year machine longevity
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    Mixing volume from 10L to 30,000+L

There’s No Workaround for Incomplete Mixing

For most process facilities, incomplete product mixing poses the single greatest threat to overall plant production effectiveness. Because mixing is often the first step in a process, it has the potential to disrupt and delay every downstream unit operation significantly. Avoid these risks entirely with Lodige horizontal mixing solutions.

Put Lodige to the Test

Mitigate risk by using our Test Centers

Our pilot testing facilities in Florence, Kentucky and Paderborn, Germany bridge the gap between lab trials and full-scale manufacturing.

We’ll run tests using your materials, so your data reflects your actual process.

Use the Lodige Test Centers to:

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    Prove out a batch processing system before purchase.
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    Generate internal data or support for customer proposals.
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    Ensure your new process meets technical, commercial and regulatory goals.

The Right Mix Roadmap

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    Scale up with precision-engineered equipment.
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    Benefit from proven equipment backed by expert support.
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    Increase productivity and efficiency to reach your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Mixing Equipment

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