Plastic / Rubber Processing Industrial Mixers
Description
Plastic and rubber processing industrial mixers are specialized machines designed to blend raw materials into a homogeneous mixture. These mixers are essential in ensuring that the components are evenly distributed throughout the batch, which is critical for achieving the desired properties in the final product.
Working Principle
The working principle of plastic and rubber processing industrial mixers involves the use of mechanical forces to combine materials. In batch mixers, for example, two rotors contrarotate in a close-fitting chamber, where raw materials are fed and pressurized into the mixing chamber using a ram. This setup allows for efficient shearing and blending of the materials. Continuous mixers, on the other hand, are used for the compounding, filling, and alloying of thermoplastics, where materials are continuously fed and mixed to produce a consistent output. These mixers are useful because they can handle a wide range of viscosities and material types, ensuring a uniform mixture.
Applications
Plastic and rubber processing industrial mixers are used in various applications, including the compounding of thermoplastic elastomers and curable rubbers. For instance, continuous mixing machinery is employed in the production of thermoplastic elastomers like Santoprene. These mixers are also used in the preparation of hot-melt adhesives, thermal compounds, reinforced plastics, and industrial sealants, which require precise mixing to achieve the desired properties.
Advantages over other Industrial Mixers
Plastic and rubber processing industrial mixers offer several advantages over other types of mixers. For example, multi-shaft mixers, which consist of independently driven agitators, can handle a wide range of viscosities up to several hundred thousand centipoise. This versatility allows them to process materials that are barely flowable, such as hot-melt adhesives and reinforced plastics, more effectively than single-screw extruders, which have limited success in compounding certain rubber compounds.
Limitations
One limitation of single-screw extruders in rubber compounding is their inability to maintain strict proportions between ingredients, which can lead to inconsistent mixtures. Additionally, these machines are not viable for true compounding operations due to reduced output when using certain feed methods. Batch mixers, while effective, may also face challenges with highly filled or highly viscous mixes, where single-stage mixing becomes difficult.
Considerations
When selecting a plastic or rubber processing industrial mixer, several considerations should be taken into account. Initial costs and operating expenses can vary significantly depending on the type of mixer and its capabilities. Durability and maintenance costs are also important factors, as mixers that handle high-viscosity materials may require more frequent maintenance. Accuracy in mixing is crucial for achieving the desired product quality, and replacement parts should be readily available to minimize downtime.
from ARDE Barinco, Inc.
ARDE Barinco, Inc., can supply a wide variety of propeller mixers and turbine agitators. Standard "clamp on" prop mixers along with side entering and pressure sealed designs are available. Sanitary polished versions for pharmaceutical and food processing applications can be made. Both axial flow and... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Chemical Processing (optional feature); Plastic Processing; Water / Wastewater Treatment; Petrochemical and Phosphate Industries
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Turbine
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 122000
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Charles Ross & Son Company
The Double Planetary Mixer includes two blades that rotate on their own axes, while they orbit the mix vessel on a common axis. The blades continuously advance along the periphery of the vessel, removing material from the vessel wall and transporting it to the interior. After one revolution the... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Water / Wastewater Treatment
- Viscosity Range: 1 to 6.00E6
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.2674 to 100
from Charles Ross & Son Company
The Dual Shaft Mixer includes an Anchor agitator and a High Speed Disperser. The anchor feeds product into the high speed disperser blade and ensures that the mixture is constantly in motion. The anchor can be provided with scrapers to remove materials from the interior vessel walls to enhance the... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Water / Wastewater Treatment
- Capacity (volumetric): 66.84 to 134
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Twin Rotor
from Charles Ross & Son Company
Conventional High Speed Dispersers consist of a driven vertical shaft and a high shear disk type blade. The blade rotates at up to 5000 fpm and creates a radial flow pattern within a stationary mix vessel. The blade creates a vortex that pulls in the contents of the vessel to the blade's sharp... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Sanitary Processing (optional feature)
- Viscosity Range: 50000
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Disperser
from Charles Ross & Son Company
The High Viscosity Disperser is a useful mixer when slow speed-high viscosity paste mixing is required. The PBA Model includes an air/oil hydraulic lift to raise and lower the agitator from and into the mixing vessel. The agitator is either a slow speed Paddle or Bow Tie design. As the agitator... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Sanitary Processing (optional feature)
- Viscosity Range: 50000
- Media Type: Liquids
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.6684 to 66.84
from Charles Ross & Son Company
Our Kneader Extruder combines the efficiency of a double arm - sigma blade mixer with the convenience of an extrusion screw for the mixing and discharging of heavy viscous materials. The Kneader Extruder includes a set of counter-rotating kneading blades and a discharge screw. The blades are mounted... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Plastic Processing
- Mixer Type: Kneader
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.9358 to 187
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Charles Ross & Son Company
TPaddle Blenders consist of a U-shaped horizontal trough and a fabricated paddle agitator. The paddle agitator includes multiple paddles positioned to move materials in opposing lateral directions and radially. The paddle design is normally applied where friable materials are being blended and when... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing (optional feature)
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.4679 to 514
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Paddle
from Charles Ross & Son Company
The patented PowerMix* combines a planetary blade and a high speed dispersion blade. Both agitators are in constant motion. The planetary and the high speed disperser blades rotate on their own axes and also rotate continuously around the vessel. The planetary blade feeds materials directly into the... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing (optional feature); Water / Wastewater Treatment
- Viscosity Range: 1 to 6.00E6
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.5347 to 100
from Charles Ross & Son Company
Ribbon Blenders consist of a U-shaped horizontal trough and a specially fabricated ribbon agitator. A ribbon agitator consists of a set of inner and outer helical agitators. The outer ribbon moves materials in one direction and the inner ribbon moves the materials in the opposite direction. The... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing (optional feature)
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.4679 to 1000
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Paddle (optional feature); Ribbon
from Charles Ross & Son Company
The material to be milled is placed between the feed and center rolls. Each adjacent roll rotates at progressively higher speeds. For example; the feed roll may rotate at 30 rpm, the center roll at 90 rpm and the apron roll at 270 rpm. Material is transferred from the center roll to the apron roll... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Water / Wastewater Treatment
- Mixer Type: Three Roll Mill
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Charles Ross & Son Company
The sigma blade mixer includes two blades that rotate toward each other at differential speeds. Each blade moves the material in opposite directions thereby providing excellent cross mixing of all raw materials. The blades pass the trough walls and each other at close clearances. This close... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Plastic Processing
- Mixer Type: Kneader
- Media Type: Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Charles Ross & Son Company
We offer Dual and Triple Shaft designs to meet the specific requirements of each customer. The economical Dual Shaft design includes a two-wing anchor agitator and a conventional high speed disperser. This combination is ideal for straight forward mixing and dispersion applications. The triple shaft... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Water / Wastewater Treatment
- Capacity (volumetric): 20.05 to 100
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Rotor-Stator; Triple Rotor
from Charles Ross & Son Company
Vertical Blenders are an excellent design alternative for applications that are shear sensitive or where space on the plant floor is at a minimum. The gentle blending action of the slow turning blending screw is far gentler than that of a horizontal blender. The blending screw orbits the conical... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Water / Wastewater Treatment
- Capacity (volumetric): 10 to 500
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Screw; Orbital Arm
from Charles Ross & Son Company
Vertical Blenders are an excellent design alternative for applications that are shear sensitive or where space on the plant floor is at a minimum. The gentle blending action of the slow turning blending screw is far gentler than that of a horizontal blender. The blending screw orbits the conical... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Water / Wastewater Treatment
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.5 to 500
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Screw; Orbital Arm
from Heinkel USA
MF010 - MB8000. Orbiting Screw Conical Mixer / Cooker. Cooking and sterilizing using steam and adding liquids. Mixing, stirring, cooking and sterilizing are basic operations in food production and processing and sometimes require special adaptation of the equipment to the raw materials and the... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Agricultural Products; Chemical Processing; Construction Material Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Ore / Mineral Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.53 to 353
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Screw
from IKA Works, Inc.
The CONTERNA is a continuous operation multi-chamber kneading machine patented throughout the world. The standard version comprises 6 horizontal chambers arranged in series, each powered by a frequency controlled AC motor. All 6 chambers are arranged together in a block. Liquid and solid components... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Agricultural Products; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Paper and Pulp Processing; Plastic Processing
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 1004
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition
- Mixer Type: Kneader
from Jaygo, Inc.
With Discharge Press mounted on common base supplied for the manufacture of Medical-Grade Silicones. Jaygo's line of Planetary Mixers (Single or Double Planetary) offers a solution to a wide range of mixing problems. Designed for intensive mixing, dispersing, kneading, and deaerating products such... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Construction Material Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Viscosity Range: 1 to 2.00E6
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.3531
from IKA Works, Inc.
IKA high performance HKD and HKS horizontal kneading machines are twin-bowl kneading machines with horizontally arranged kneading blades, able to process mixtures with very high viscosities. The distinctive feature of these kneading machines lies in their kneading elements, which enable them to be... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Agricultural Products; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Paper and Pulp Processing; Plastic Processing; Glues, Color Mixtures (e.g. Printing Inks), Graphite Mixtures, Carbon Pastes
- Capacity (volumetric): 1400
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition
- Mixer Type: Kneader
from Jaygo, Inc.
With High Speed Disperser supplied for the manufacture of Munitions [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Construction Material Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.53
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Planetary
from IKA Works, Inc.
The DISPAX-REACTOR ® DR-PB 2000 is designed for quantitative inline mixing of solids and liquids at highest requirements regarding the dispersing quality. The solid as well as the liquid phase are dosed with the required exactness. The quantity controlled feeding of the raw materials allows to... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Agricultural Products; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Paper and Pulp Processing; Plastic Processing
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 9246
- Media Type: Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer
from Jaygo, Inc.
Supplied for the manufacture of Conductive Epoxies. Options Include. Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Coated, Other Materials. Double Jacket for Process Heating or Cooling. Internal Vacuum or Pressure. Flush-Bottom Plug Valve or Flush-Bottom Ball Valve. Various Blade Designs - Rectangular, 1/4 Twist,... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Construction Material Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Viscosity Range: 1 to 2.00E6
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Capacity (volumetric): 1.77
from IKA Works, Inc.
The ULTRA-TURRAX ® UTC is a high-performance dispersing machine used for the production of a variety of emulsions and suspensions in batch operations. Using the rotor-stator principle, the UTC is best suited for applications that cannot be accomplished using conventional stirring methods. The... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Agricultural Products; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Paper and Pulp Processing; Plastic Processing; Creams, Waxes, Disperse Dyes, Gelling Agents
- Capacity (volumetric): 141
- Media Type: Liquids
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Rotor-Stator
from Jaygo, Inc.
Supplied for the manufacture of Ceramic Pastes. Jaygo's line of Planetary Mixers (Single or Double Planetary) offers a solution to a wide range of mixing problems. Designed for intensive mixing, dispersing, kneading, and deaerating products such as adhesives, sealants, light caulks, pastes,... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Construction Material Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Viscosity Range: 1 to 2.00E6
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Capacity (volumetric): 1.77
from IKA Works, Inc.
The ULTRA-TURRAX ® UTE is a high-performance dispersing machine designed for bottom entry into vessels. It mixes, emulsifies, and disperses free-flowing or liquid media with a viscosity of up to 5.000 mPas in batch operation. Using the rotor-stator principle, the UTE is best suited for... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Agricultural Products; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Paper and Pulp Processing; Plastic Processing; Creams, Waxes, Disperse Dyes, Gelling Agents
- Capacity (volumetric): 141
- Media Type: Liquids
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Rotor-Stator
from Jaygo, Inc.
Double Arm Sigma Blade Mixers are engineered specifically for kneading, mixing, and homogenizing wet, pasty, and highly viscous products. The two Double Arm Sigma shaped blades, which sit horizontally and parallel at the bottom of the mixing trough, provide thorough mixing. The blades rotate at... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing
- Capacity (volumetric): 1.06
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Double Arm Blade
from IKA Works, Inc.
IKA heavy-duty PLANETRON ® HKV kneading machines are vertical kneading machines with two DUPLEX kneading blades. The design of the PLANETRON ® kneading machine allows the kneading shafts to be supported on bearings and to be sealed outside the product container. This enables the production... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Agricultural Products; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Paper and Pulp Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Dental Masses
- Mixer Type: Kneader
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Jaygo, Inc.
Supplied for the manufacture of Hot Melt Adhesives. Mixing and Extrusion of High-Viscosity Products. Jaygo ’s new Double Arm Mixers and Mixer Extruders are robust, heavy-duty mixing machines designed for the production of high and very high viscosity products from 1,000,000 to 10,000,000... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Viscosity Range: 1.00E6 to 1.00E7
- Media Type: Liquids
- Capacity (volumetric): 49.44
from Jaygo, Inc.
With Compact Drive Design in Discharge Position Supplied for the manufacture of Hot Melt Adhesives. Mixing and Extrusion of High-Viscosity Products. Jaygo ’s new Double Arm Mixers and Mixer Extruders are robust, heavy-duty mixing machines designed for the production of high and very high... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Viscosity Range: 1.00E6 to 1.00E7
- Media Type: Liquids
- Capacity (volumetric): 49.44
from Jaygo, Inc.
With Hydraulic Drive and Cored Blades Supplied for the manufacture of Ink Flushes. Mixing and Extrusion of High-Viscosity Products. Jaygo ’s new Double Arm Mixers and Mixer Extruders are robust,. heavy-duty mixing machines designed for the production of high and. very high viscosity products... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Viscosity Range: 1.00E6 to 1.00E7
- Media Type: Liquids
- Capacity (volumetric): 98.88
from Jaygo, Inc.
With Hydraulic Drive Supplied for the manufacture of Industrial Silicones. Mixing and Extrusion of High-Viscosity Products. Jaygo ’s new Double Arm Mixers and Mixer Extruders are robust,. heavy-duty mixing machines designed for the production of high and. very high viscosity products from... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Viscosity Range: 1.00E6 to 1.00E7
- Media Type: Liquids
- Capacity (volumetric): 134
from Jaygo, Inc.
In 'Easy-Clean" Design Supplied for the manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products. Mixing and Extrusion of High-Viscosity Products. Jaygo ’s new Double Arm Mixers and Mixer Extruders are robust,. heavy-duty mixing machines designed for the production of high and. very high viscosity products from... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Viscosity Range: 1.00E6 to 1.00E7
- Media Type: Liquids
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.1766
from Jaygo, Inc.
The Jaygo Dual Shaft Variable Speed Disperser is designed to disperse medium to highly viscous paste products. It has both a low speed heavy duty mixing blade, or full sweep agitator, and high-speed, high-shear dispersing blade. The heavy duty blade moves the material from the container wall to the... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Single Rotor (optional feature); Twin Rotor (optional feature)
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Jaygo, Inc.
Range of Applications. JAYGO's JTB BLENDER can be utilized for blending dry, powdery, granular, fibrous, and moist solids and liquids together with pasty products up to and including highly viscous masses. The JAYGO JTB MIXER can be used for numerous processes, including compounding, fine mixing,... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing; Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Paint / Coating Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing; Sanitary Processing
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.1200 to 0.1700
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Paddle
from Jaygo, Inc.
Jaygo Saturn conical processors are used as mixers, blenders, homogenizers, reaction vessels, vacuum dryers and live storage hoppers. They are used in the following industries: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Cosmetics, Plastics and Rubber. Saturn Conical Screw Processors can be... [See More]
- Applications / Industry: Chemical Processing; Cosmetics Processing; Food or Beverage Processing; Plastic Processing; Pharmaceutical Processing
- Capacity (volumetric): 18 to 20
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Screw