USED ROSS INDUSTRIES HDM-40

Manufacturer
Charles Ross & Son Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial mixing, blending, and dispersion equipment serving the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, adhesive, food, and specialty materials industries. Ross Double Planetary Mixers are recognized worldwide for their ability to process medium- to high-viscosity materials under vacuum while delivering exceptional batch consistency.

Description
The Used Ross HDM-40 Double Planetary Mixer is a heavy-duty vacuum processing system designed for 5 to 40-gallon working capacities. Engineered for mixing high-viscosity materials under full vacuum (29-1/2" Hg), this mixer is ideal for applications requiring thorough blending, deaeration, and precise batch control.
The mixer features an air-over-oil hydraulic lift system that raises and lowers the drive assembly and mixing blades for easy vessel loading, unloading, and cleaning. All product contact surfaces are fabricated from 316 stainless steel with a 150-grit sanitary finish, while exterior stainless steel surfaces feature an 80-grit finish. Carbon steel components are protected with a durable two-component epoxy coating for long service life.
Power is provided by a 15 HP mechanical variable-speed drive (horsepower to be confirmed), allowing operators to adjust mixing speeds for a variety of products and viscosities. The mixer is equipped with standard rectangular-profile planetary mixing blades and includes a 480-volt control panel.
The vacuum hood includes a 2-inch sight port, vacuum exhaust connection, integrated light fixture, and an additional 80-watt, 120-volt explosion-proof light for improved process visibility. Included is one 316 stainless steel non-jacketed mixing can, internally machined for compatibility with a discharge press and fitted with a 4-inch Tri-Clover® flush plug bottom outlet. The vessel is mounted on casters with a push/pull handle for easy movement.
Previously used in the manufacture of oral care products, this Ross HDM-40 is well suited for sanitary production environments requiring reliable vacuum mixing performance.

Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
Charles Ross & Son Company

Model
HDM-40

Equipment Type
Double Planetary Vacuum Mixer

Working Capacity
5–40 Gallons

Vacuum Rating
Full Vacuum (29-1/2 in. Hg)

Product Contact Material
316 Stainless Steel

Product Contact Finish
150-Grit

Exterior Stainless Finish
80-Grit

Carbon Steel Finish
Two-Component Epoxy Paint

Mixing Blades
Standard Rectangular Profile

Lift System
Air-Over-Oil Hydraulic Lift

Motor
15 HP (To Be Confirmed)

Speed Control
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive

Control Panel
Included

Electrical
3 Phase, 60 Hz, 480 Volt

Vacuum Hood Features
2 in. Sight Port, Vacuum Exhaust Port, Light Fixture, 80W/120V Explosion-Proof Light

Mixing Can
One Non-Jacketed 316 SS Vessel

Vessel Bottom Outlet
4 in. Tri-Clover® Flush Plug Connection

Vessel Mobility
Casters with Push/Pull Handle

Previous Service
Oral Care Product Manufacturing

Approximate Weight
6,234 lbs.

Year Manufactured
2003

Condition
Used

Applications
This Ross mixer is commonly used for:

Toothpaste manufacturing
Oral care product production
Cosmetic cream mixing
Pharmaceutical compounding
Ointment production
Adhesive manufacturing
Sealant processing
Silicone blending
Specialty chemical mixing
Ink manufacturing
Polymer blending
High-viscosity product processing

Common Products Mixed

Toothpaste
Oral gels
Cosmetic creams
Lotions
Ointments
Adhesives
Sealants
Silicone compounds
Resins
Epoxies
Specialty chemical formulations
High-viscosity pastes

Features & Benefits

5 to 40-gallon working capacity
Designed for full vacuum mixing (29-1/2 in. Hg)
Air-over-oil hydraulic lift system
316 stainless steel product contact surfaces
Sanitary 150-grit internal finish
Mechanical variable-speed drive
Standard rectangular-profile planetary blades
Includes non-jacketed 316 stainless steel mix can
4-inch Tri-Clover® flush plug bottom outlet
Vacuum hood with sight port and explosion-proof lighting
Includes 480V control panel
Previously used in sanitary oral care production

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the working capacity of this mixer?
The Ross HDM-40 has a working capacity of 5 to 40 gallons, making it suitable for pilot-scale and production batch processing.
Can the mixer operate under vacuum?
Yes. The mixer is designed to operate under full vacuum (29-1/2 inches of mercury) for effective deaeration and high-quality mixing of viscous products.
What materials are in contact with the product?
All product contact components, including the mixing can and agitators, are constructed of 316 stainless steel with a 150-grit sanitary finish.
Is a mixing vessel included?
Yes. The mixer includes one non-jacketed 316 stainless steel mixing can with a 4-inch Tri-Clover® flush plug bottom outlet, mounted on casters with a push/pull handle.
What industries is this mixer suitable for?
This mixer is ideal for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, oral care, adhesive, sealant, specialty chemical, and other sanitary processing applications requiring vacuum mixing.
Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics?
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