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MIXING
Mixing is a process where two or more materials are mixed together. There are many methods to express the level of mixing and there are also many evalualion methods. This results in experience being a major factor in the selection of a mixer. The required level of mixing differs between if the mixed material is a raw material, intermediate material or a final product. Another im-portant factor is the unit volume of mixed material used in the product. When selecting a mixer, it is better if the selection is based upon the quality control method in use.
Conical Mixer
The Conical Mixer is a widely used powder mixer. It consists of a conical body with a mixing screw attached to a rotating arm. The Conical Mixer has several favorable attributes such as mixing swiftly with low energy consumption, minimal damage to the powder particles, ease of discharge with low amount of residue, and ease of cleaning making use for multiple products easier. Because of these characteristics, the Conical Mixer is used for the mixing of powders, mixing of powders with liquids, and also as heater, dryer, reactor and cooler. With a wide range of models and options, the Conical Mixer can meet a wide variety of requirements and applications.
FEATURES
Swift mixing with minimal energy consumption
Due to the efficient mixing principle, swift mixing is achieved with low energy consumption. For simple mixing of powders, 300 liters can be mixed in 3 to 10 minutes. For 3000 liters, mixing is completed in 15 to 45 minutes.
Mixing deviation converges quickly with little variation
Generally, mixers have a large convergence and divergence of mixing levels depending upon the mixing time with material separating after mixing. In the Conical Mixer, this separation does not occur.
Minimal damage to particles
The shear force on the particles is very small resulting in minimal damage to the particles.
Low heat generation
The low energy consumption results in low heat generation. Mixing of materials with a low softening point of 50°C is possible.
Easy to discharge material with little residue
The conical shape with the discharge port at the bottom makes discharge of material easy with a minimum of residue.
Large machines possible
With the vessel fixed and with a small screw diameter, the required power consumption is small allowing for design of large machines.
Low vibration
When operating, the Conical Mixer has almost no vibration allowing for high accuracy weight measurements. Also, there is no need to consider vibration for the supporting structure.
Easy to clean
The Conical Mixer is a simple machine with one or two screws inside a vessel allowing for easy cleaning. This makes changing products easier and maintenance is also simplified. The big access door on the side of the vessel allows for full access to the interior for cleaning. (Option)
No seals within the material bed
By having the drives at the top of the machine, there is no need for seals to be inside the material bed. This prevents seal damage due to wear from powder contact.
Simplifying processes
It can be used for mixing, drying, reaction, cooling.
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