Modern mixers perform industrial and chemical processes; like dry blending, paste mixing of viscous products, and emulsifying and homogenizing purposes. When it comes to scale, they are available at laboratory level to mass-production capacity.

Here are the Advantages of using Industrial Mixers:

Work at the precise temperature and pressure. A major advantage of these industrial devices is that they mix and produce solutions while attaining the necessary temperature and pressure. The correct temperature is attained because of the presence of built-in heating systems.

Possess built-in features and options. Important options and features are also present in modern mixers, such as electric or pneumatic systems, CIP, spray nozzles, PLC systems. They are equipped with either hydraulic or electronic mechanism that ensures smooth start-and-stop operation.

Assure continuous mixing operation. Especially in the case of the latest models, mixing operations are done smoothly and continuously. Typical mixing equipment that produces smooth and consistent mixture is the Continuous Processor. With this machine, all ingredients are correctly measured and metered, with the desired solution being produced at the end of the process.

Nowadays, most industries opt for machines that perform continuous mixing mainly for the following reasons; low consumption of electricity, greater control of operation, wider versatility, among many others. Another widely used continuous mixer is the twin-screw processor. This equipment can deal with high mixture viscosity. And here are the different types of industrial mixers:

Planetary mixer

The planetary type is used in mixing various commercial and industrial products such as food items, pharmaceutical products, adhesives, plastic, and pigments. Industries that require a mixture of viscous-paste consistency achieved within a vacuum condition utilize this type of mixer. Paste production capacity varies, ranging from less than a pint to a maximum of 750 gallons.

Static mixer

Static mixer, as the name implies, does not move. It possesses no movable components. The static type utilizes a specific chemical property of materials that's necessary for mixing without the use of any pressure or force. Basically, as fluids are mixed in the machine, the right amount of air pressure is sealed within the unit. In effect, it creates a contained system that produces a specific amount of pressure necessary in an environment. Such air pressure forces components and fluids to move and mix inside the machine.

Static mixers are used in gas refining and energy production, creation of fibers, blending of different chemical fluids, and proper management and disposal of waste water materials.

High Viscosity Paste Mixer

A common industrial mixer is the high-viscosity paste mixer, which effectively combines solid and liquid materials. The end-product can be as little as a hundred thousand centipoise or as voluminous as a few million centipoise. Two important processes that involve this machine are vacuum and jacket