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Can demixing occur in an ribbon mixer or double shaft paddle blender?

While demixing is less likely in a ribbon blender mixer or double shaft paddle blender than in a tumble blender, it can still occur. During mixing a ribbon mixer or paddle blender fluidizes the materials. If the batch is discharged during operation, mixing - while not totally random - is relatively uniform, without segregation. However,

By |2013-07-30T13:59:57+08:00July 30th, 2013|Mixer knowledge|Comments Off on Can demixing occur in an ribbon mixer or double shaft paddle blender?

Segregation problems when using a tumble blender: double cone blender and V-blender

Q: we use a tumble blender and a ribbon blender mixer. I've heard that if you mix too long, you can undo the mixing result when using a tumble blender. What is this "demixing" and what causes it? A: Unlike most liquid blends, in which mutually soluble form a stable blend that doesn't degrade over

By |2013-07-29T11:17:20+08:00July 29th, 2013|Mixer knowledge|Comments Off on Segregation problems when using a tumble blender: double cone blender and V-blender

How can I tell when my material has been adequately mixed?

Unlike liquids, which mix to a molecular level, dry materials comprise discrete particles and, in most opera- tions, depending on the sample size, the particles are never truly mixed. For instance, if a sample consists of one particle, the sample isn’t mixed. Thus, determining whether a mixture is adequately mixed really depends on how the

By |2013-07-24T11:56:37+08:00July 24th, 2013|Mixer knowledge|Comments Off on How can I tell when my material has been adequately mixed?

Choosing a batch mixer among horizontal ribbon mixer, double shaft paddle blender, concial screw mixer

Q: I'm confused by the variety of mixers available, such as ribbon blender mixer, conical screw mixer, double cone blender, paddle blender, plow mixer, etc. How do I know which type to choose for my batch process? A: Three basic types of mixers are available for batch operation: a tumble blender, an impeller-driven mixer, and

By |2013-07-15T22:27:24+08:00July 15th, 2013|Mixer knowledge|Comments Off on Choosing a batch mixer among horizontal ribbon mixer, double shaft paddle blender, concial screw mixer

What is the definition of ribbon mixer?

An industrial-strength machine, a ribbon blender is used to mix large amounts of material in many different industries. The blender gets its name from the thin, ribbon-shaped metal mixers that perform the blending. Features Most ribbon blenders consist of an engine to power operation, a large trough to hold the material and a ribboned

By |2023-05-20T15:54:14+08:00July 2nd, 2013|Mixer knowledge|Comments Off on What is the definition of ribbon mixer?

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