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Dry Blending Services 

Why Choose AVEKA for Dry Blending?

  • Versatile Equipment & Batch Scaling: We operate a wide range of industrial mixing equipment—including ribbon blenders, tumble blenders, and high-shear mixers—allowing us to seamlessly scale your project from small-scale R&D trials up to high-volume commercial production.

  • Precise Liquid Injection & Temperature Control: Our systems are engineered for complex formulations, featuring advanced capabilities for precise liquid ingredient additions (such as oils, binders, or flavorings) and strict temperature monitoring to ensure absolute blend consistency without altering heat-sensitive materials.

  • Turnkey Multi-Step Processing: As a true single-source contract manufacturer, we eliminate supply chain friction by offering integrated pre- and post-processing services, including custom powder handling, particle size reduction, and industrial screening. 

Q: What does dry blending look like at AVEKA?
A: AVEKA uses a wide variety of blenders for our toll blending operations. From lab to production scale, we will produce a well-mixed dry product. 

Q: How does AVEKA ensure blend consistency?

A: We have the ability to control temperature and precise dry or liquid ingredient additions. AVEKA offers multiple auxiliary services such as powder handling, milling, sieving, and drying for your one-stop shop experience.

Get in contact with one of our experts today to discuss your dry blending solution. 

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Capabilities and Equipment Specs

Ribbon and Paddle Blenders

                5 to 100 cubic foot 

    Zig-Zag Blenders (continuous process)

                7″ and 10″ diameters

    V-Blenders

                From 0.1 to 20 cubic foot 

    Thermal Screw (continuous process) 

                7″ diameter

                Temperature controlled both hot and cold 

     

    Factors to Consider
    • What is the incoming particle size of each ingredient to be blended?
    • Does your product require specific certifications – Kosher, HALAL, others?
    • Are there special handling requirements for your product such as safety or process related?
    • How will the incoming and final product be packaged?
    Locations
    AVEKA Corporate Headquarters - Woodbury, MN

    AVEKA Woodbury was the first company to be established in the AVEKA Group. AVEKA Woodbury specializes in custom particle processing, toll manufacturing, and research & development. Our full team of scientists and engineers can help you with lab-scale development needs all the way through large-scale production.

    AVEKA Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg, IA

    AVEKA Fredericksburg was founded in 1996 with the purchase of its current facilities in Fredericksburg, Iowa. The original facility was set up as a cheese processing plant by Associated Milk Producers, Inc. AVEKA Fredericksburg can help you with your large-scale custom processing and manufacturing needs.

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