Double Planetary Mixer

A few years ago, the process of selecting a mixer for most applications was straight- forward. When increased demand required an increase in production, process engineers were naturally inclined to choose the type of mixer that had worked before in the same application. When they began talking to equipment manufacturers, their questions focused on capacity, auxiliary equipment, projected delivery and price. Many tested equipment before signing a purchase order. But they were mainly exercising "due diligence" they were simply looking for proof that the mixer would work.

When a mixer was needed to produce a new product, the procedure was almost as clear-cut. Mixers generally fell into distinct categories according to such obvious operating parameters as the viscosity they could handle. Most manufacturers offer a "selection chart*" for their equipment in order to illustrate the boundaries of each mixer's operation. By tracing rows and columns on the chart, they could readily identify a mixer that would probably answer their needs. Well, those days are over. The selection process is more complex today, because the capabilities of the most widely used mixers have expanded steadily during the last decade.

If you haven't read an up-to-date mixer selection chart recently, take another look. You will find that the distinction between the mixers listed is now far less conspicuous than the overlap in their capabilities. This is especially true among heavy-duty mixers capable of mixing viscosities from 50,000 to 8 million cps (centipoise).

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The success of high viscosity mixers can only go so far as our capability to produce them cost-effectively. It is essential that engineers are updated regularly on the different mixing technologies that are available. Many of our mixers and blenders uses and functions overlap such that two or more types of mixing systems can actually be successfully used for the same application.

A visit to our test & development center can be helpful and make your selection process easier. You can test a variety of equipment and techniques using your own raw materials, simulating conditions as close to your actual process as possible.

We also offer quantitative measurement as a critical step in evaluation of the mixing trials . With advanced laser diffraction particle size analyzers and other specialized instruments, Ross offers its customers excellent accuracy in assessing test results. Especially when the process requires sub-micron emulsification or dispersion, this degree of accuracy ensures that customers are buying the best possible equipment.

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