Inventor of the Ploughshare® Mixer and pioneer in global mixing technology

Our invention of the Ploughshare® Mixer has fundamentally changed mixing and processing technology. Since 1938, the mixer has been delivered more than 35,000 times around the world. Nowadays, LÖDIGE Ploughshare® Mixers are used for different mixing tasks in practically all industries.

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Develop your new products in our test rooms!

Our technical centres at LÖDIGE offer you the opportunity to develop new products, test new recipes and optimise new processes on an area of over 700 m².
From chemistry and environmental technology to food and pharmaceuticals, we host numerous trials in a wide range of fields. More than 30 machines are available for this purpose.

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Working at LÖDIGE

Global player – or regionally rooted family business? Why not both! Benefit from the synergy of global growth and tradition-conscious roots. Complete them with your unique skills to grow together with us.

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WHERE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY SHAPE WELCOME TO LÖDIGE

At LÖDIGE, we prove that tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are the world's leading supplier of process equipment and systems for process applications in all industries such as building materials, environment, minerals and ores, chemicals and plastics.

LÖDIGE MACHINES: QUALITY IN EVERY PROCESS

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From mixing and granulating to coating, drying and reacting - our machines ensure not only the highest quality and efficiency, but also sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

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YourYour contact for the industry:

Martin Schmitz

Martin Schmitz

Phone: +49 5251 309-407

Email: schmitz(at)loedige.de

Thomas Wegener

Thomas Wegener

Phone: +49 5251 309-216

Email: wegener(at)loedige.de

Dr. Dirk Jakobs

Dr. Dirk Jakobs

Phone: +49 5251 309-189

Email: jakobs(at)loedige.de

Dr. Barbara Zwicker

Dr. Barbara Zwicker

Phone: +49 5251 309-340

Email: zwicker(at)loedige.de

Christian Schilken

Christian Schilken

Phone: +49 5251 309-109

Email: schilken(at)loedige.de

Markus Becker

Markus Becker

Phone: +49 5251 309-213

Email: becker(at)loedige.de

Holger Köhler

Holger Köhler

Phone: +49 5251 309-370

Email: koehler(at)loedige.de

Dominik Sander

Dominik Sander

Phone: +49 5251 309-260

Email: sander(at)loedige.de

Torsten Meinel-Dirumdam

Torsten Meinel-Dirumdam

Phone: +49 5251 309-278

Email: meinel-dirumdam(at)loedige.de

Franz Brinkmann

Franz Brinkmann

Phone: +49 5251 309-283

Email: brinkmann(at)loedige.de

Dr. Frank Spranzel

Dr. Frank Spranzel

Phone: +49 5251 309-273

Email: spranzel(at)loedige.de

Bastian Tigges

Bastian Tigges

Phone: +49 5251 309-104

Email: tigges(at)loedige.de

Dr. Katrin Hagemann

Dr. Katrin Hagemann

Phone: +49 5251 309-406

Email: hagemann(at)loedige.de

René Rösemeier-Scheumann

René Rösemeier-Scheumann

Phone: +49 5251 309-393

Email: roesemeier-scheumann(at)loedige.de

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We offer process technology, system integration and mechanical engineering from a single source. Let us talk about the development of a customised solution: we can provide you with a turnkey solution.

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Granulation dryer DRUVATHERM® for continuous operation

  • Combination of convection and contact drying
  • Process management at low temperatures
  • Gentle product treatment
  • Simultaneous product granulation possible
  • Reliable reproducibility of product quality
  • Suitable for stripping processes
  • High system availability

Vacuum shovel dryer DRUVATHERM®

  • Intense mixing prevents temperature and moisture gradients within the product
  • Maximum heat transfer coefficients ensure excellent dryer performance
  • Gentle thermal product treatment in vacuum mode
  • Multi-phase process (mixing, granulation, drying, cooling)
  • Cost-efficient solvent recovery

Vacuum shovel dryer DRUVATHERM® (Lab machine)

  • Reliable scale-up 
  • Production development under consideration of industrial factors
  • “All-in-one process” (mixing, granulation, drying, cooling) 
  • Intense mixing prevents temperature and moisture gradients within the product
  • Short drying times through intense product movement and effective application of thermal energy
  • Gentle thermal treatment at low temperatures using a strong vacuum
  • Cost-efficient solvent recovery

The wet mixer

  • High mixing quality even for critical products
  • Application of high shearing forces
  • Easy operation and cleaning
  • Reliable and time-tested mixer concept

THE LÖDIGE MIXING GRANULATOR

  • Mixing granulator for pharmaceutical products, cosmetics and food
  • GMP-compliant design
  • Modular WIP system for the machine and all additional components 
  • Automatic liquid addition in different versions
  • New pharmaceutical controls
  • Temperature control jacket for heating/cooling
  • Integrated sieve on machine outlet
  • Vacuum feeder
  • Customised ATEX concepts

Mixing granulator (Laboratory machine)

  • Laboratory mixing granulator with exchangeable vessel
  • Mixing, granulation and temperature control in one machine
  • Exchangeable vessels with a volume of 1, 5, 10 or 15 l
  • GMP-compliant design
  • User-friendly, integrated control system
  • Operation-ready system

Ploughshare® Mixer (Laboratory machine)

  • Guaranteed LÖDIGE quality
  • Attractive value for money 
  • Functional design
  • Ideal for your product and process development
  • Extensive range of accessories

The Lödige high-speed granulator

  • Versatile application options for the pharmaceutical and food industry
  • GMP-compliant design
  • Usable as a single unit or combined with a cooling mixer
  • User-friendly control system with pre-defined process steps
  • Many additional options available (CIP system, qualification, etc.)

Ringlayer mixer CoriMix® for continuous operation

  • Compact machine unit with high throughput
  • Extremely high mixing homogeneity
  • Versatile application options
  • Easy operation and cleaning
  • High operating reliability and service life

LÖDIGE Coater LC

  • Filling level variability without drum replacement
  • The extremely low height of the mixing elements permits a high degree of filling level variability.
  • Even application and short process times
  • The high number of mixing elements and nozzles ensures ideal distribution and leads to low variance in the evenness of application.
  • High-speed = Time is money
  • The even air distribution throughout the entire drum length ensures that the drying effectiveness is high and permits high spray rates.
  • Optimised air routing: A quality improvement
  • This air routing prevents spray drying, increases service life for campaign production and reduces the cleaning workload.
  • Simple cleaning
  • A sophisticated cleaning system and its great mechanical effect make cleaning quick and efficient. This saves time, cleaning agents and energy.

LÖDIGE Coater LC LAB (Laboratory machine)

  • Innovative design, great functionality
  • Variable filling level between 0.6 and 6.0 l
  • High process speed due to high spray rates and high drying capacity
  • Even distribution of the suspension
  • Process conditions comparable to Lödige production coaters
  • User-friendly: Easy handling, intuitive operation

Reactor DRUVATHERM®

  • Rapid uniting of reacting agents
  • Prevention of local overconcentrations
  • No temperature gradients within the reaction field
  • Improved conversion of reactin agents, leading to higher yield with greater purity of the final product
  • Multi-phase process (reaction, heating, drying, granulation, cooling)

Reactor DRUVATHERM® (Laboratory machine)

  • DRUVATHERM® reactor at laboratory scale
  • Rapid uniting of reacting agents
  • Prevention of local overconcentrations
  • No temperature gradients within the reaction field
  • Improved conversion of reacting agents, leading to higher yield with greater purity of the final product
  • Multi-phase proceess (reaction, heating, drying, granulation, cooling)

Fluid bed dryer LCF for continuous operation

  • Lödige has years of expertise in continuous granulation. Nowadays, continuous ringlayer mixers are established systems for continuous granulation in many industries.
  • However, until now the Lödige product range was missing a suitable dryer. The continuous fluid bed dryer closes this gap. Together with the ringlayer mixer CoriMix® and the customer-specific dosing system, this dryer provides a complete continuous granulation line: GRANUCON®.
  • Dryer operation is based on the fluid bed process. A general disadvantage of continuous fluid beds is the wide retention time distribution within the machine. Lödige’s developers have looked into this problem and have found a solution: integrating a screw in the fluid bed dryer. This has a limiting effect on the retention time distribution.

Ploughshare® mixers for continuous operation "Universal Design"

  • Excellent homogeneity of the final product 
  • Retention/mixing times and granulation processes can be adapted to the specific product
  • Gentle product treatment
  • Consistent reproducibility
  • High availability
  • Easy accessibility of all internal mixer components
  • Low-maintenance mixer concept

Ploughshare® Mixers for batch operation "Hygienic Design"

  • Extremely high mixing quality
  • Short mixing times
  • Reproducibility of batches
  • Gentle product treatment
  • High availability
  • Low-maintenance mixer concept
  • Easy accessibility of all internal mixer components
  • Multi-stage processes in one machine

Ploughshare® Mixers for batch operation "Universal Design"

  • Extremely high mixing quality
  • Short mixing times
  • Reproducibility of batches
  • Gentle product treatment
  • High availability
  • Low-maintenance mixer concept
  • Easy accessibility of all internal mixer components
  • Multi-stage processes in one machine

Ploughshare® batch mixer type FKM LS

  • Newest member of the LÖDIGE program 
  • Attractive price  
  • Short delivery time  
  • “Made in Germany”
  • Same manufacturing quality, performance and mixing results as the classic LÖDIGE mixer

LÖDIGE COATER LC LIGHT SERIES

  • Cost effective coating
  • Standardised model range
  • Suitable for all standard film coating processes: aqueous or organic
  • Swivelling nozzle arm for quick filling and discharge
  • Highest technological standard
  • Designed and manufactured in Germany

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LÖDIGE x Schneider Electric

At the Schneider Electric stand, LÖDIGE is currently presenting the first Laboratory Ploughshare® Mixer programmed with EcoStruxure Automation Expert.

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Exhibitions & Dates

ACHEMA 2024

Frankfurt am Main
Hall 6.0, Booth C4

WE ARE CERTIFIED & APPROVED

Our commitment to quality is officially confirmed by recognised testing bodies. Find out more here about our industry-specific approvals and certificates.

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