Used twin shell and double cone mixers for sale: gentle, uniform blending for dry powders and granules

Shop used, secondhand and surplus twin shell and double cone mixers from IPP – in stock for pharma, food and specialty chemical industries

Get smooth, contaminant-free mixing with IPP’s ready-to-ship twin shell and double cone blenders for fragile, free-flowing materials

Used twin shell and double cone mixers are well-suited for gentle blending of powders, granules and free-flowing solids that require uniform mixing without shear. Their rotating vessel design ensures thorough intermingling of ingredients while maintaining product integrity, making them ideal for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and chemical processes. With over 47 years of industrial equipment expertise, IPP supplies used, surplus and secondhand twin shell and double cone mixers from 20 global process plant locations and maintains a 15,000+ system inventory ready to ship.

IPP offers these mixers from leading manufacturers like Patterson-Kelley, Gemco, Munson, Paul O. Abbe, and American Process Systems.

Applications and industries

• In pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, for mixing powders, excipients and active ingredients
• In food processing, for spices, powdered blends, flavorings and drink mixes
• In specialty chemicals, for pigments, catalysts and fine powders
• In cosmetics and personal care, for talc, powders and mineral formulations

Types of materials processed

• Free-flowing, dry powders and small granules
• Heat- or shear-sensitive ingredients
• Ingredients with similar particle sizes and densities
• Mixes requiring sanitary or contamination-free environments

Common materials of construction

Built for gentle, clean operation, these mixers are typically made from:

• 316L or 304 stainless steel for food, pharma and corrosion-resistant applications
• Carbon steel for general-purpose industrial use
• Polished interiors for smooth product discharge and easy cleaning
• Jacketed options available for heating, cooling, or vacuum drying

Key features of twin shell and double cone mixers

• Slow, tumbling motion ensures gentle blending and uniform particle distribution
• Minimal energy usage with no internal agitators
• Easy discharge and cleanout via large access ports
• Available in vacuum-rated or pressure-sealed models
• Batch sizes range from lab-scale to multi-cubic yard production units

Explore how tumbling mixers improve dry powder uniformity at Powder & Bulk Solids.

Find your twin shell or double cone mixer at IMS

Browse IMS inventory or contact IPP’s gentle blending experts to select the best used, surplus or secondhand twin shell or double cone mixer for your application. Save time and reduce risk with reliable, ready-to-ship equipment from a trusted source.