Benchtop Industrial Mixers
Description
Benchtop industrial mixers are compact mixing devices designed for small-scale operations. They are used to blend, emulsify, or homogenize materials in a controlled environment. These mixers are typically used in laboratory settings or small production facilities where precise mixing is required.
Working Principle
Benchtop industrial mixers operate by using a motor-driven mechanism to rotate mixing blades or paddles within a vessel. This action creates shear forces that effectively combine the materials. The mixers can operate in batch or continuous modes, allowing for flexibility in processing. Their compact size and precise control make them useful for testing and development purposes, where accurate mixing is crucial.
Applications
Benchtop industrial mixers are used in a variety of applications, including the preparation of chemical solutions, food product development, and pharmaceutical formulations. For example, they are employed in the creation of emulsions for cosmetics or the mixing of small batches of adhesives in research and development settings.
Advantages over other Industrial Mixers
One advantage of benchtop industrial mixers is their versatility. They can be equipped with interchangeable attachments, allowing them to function as high shear mixers, propeller mixers, or dispersers. This adaptability is particularly beneficial in research and development, where diverse processing strategies need to be tested quickly and efficiently .
Limitations
A significant limitation of benchtop industrial mixers is their scale. They are not suitable for large-scale production due to their limited capacity. Additionally, errors in processing at the bench scale can lead to significant discrepancies when scaling up to larger production levels .
Considerations
When selecting a benchtop industrial mixer, it is important to consider initial costs, which can vary based on the complexity and capabilities of the mixer. Operating expenses are generally lower than larger industrial mixers due to their smaller size and energy requirements. However, durability and maintenance costs should be evaluated, as frequent use in a laboratory setting can lead to wear and tear. Accuracy in mixing is a key factor, especially in applications requiring precise formulations. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be considered, as these can impact the overall cost-effectiveness of the mixer.
from ARDE Barinco, Inc.
Dispersion of difficult fine powders into liquids is the strength of the ARDE Dispershear. Only the Dispershear from ARDE Barinco lets you control the feed rate of solids as well as the flow rate of liquids. The result is a remarkably efficient system that produces smooth, uniform dispersions with... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer
- Media Type: Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
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]
- Mounting: Benchtop; Floor Mounted
- Mixer Type: Three Roll Mill
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Glas-Col, LLC
The Glas-Col roller is designed for laboratory or industrial use. The heavy-duty construction accommodates up to two 5-gallon industrial containers, six 1-gallon cans, or 8-quart can/jars. In addition it can roll any size bottle 4-1/4" diameter and larger. The heart of the system is a heavy-duty DC... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.1337 to 1.34
- Media Type: Liquids
- Mixer Type: Tumblers / Drum
from Vibra Screw, Inc.
This unique device employs the principle of controlled vibration to "fluidize" dry materials for rapid dispersion and continuous, high-speed blending of solids. With extremely low power requirements and minimal particle degradation, the Vibra-Blender approaches the efficiency of a batch blender. [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop; Floor Mounted
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 898
- Media Type: Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Agitators
from Silverson Machines, Inc.
Eliminate agglomerates and fish eyes, self pump at through put [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop; Floor Mounted
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 5 to 50000
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Rotor-Stator
from IKA Works, Inc.
Single Stage homogenizers provide high throughput capabilities and superior mixing results. The IKA HED 2000 is excellent for de-agglomerating, dispersing, emulsifying, blending, disintegrating and homogenizing. [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 660 to 15850
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Rotor-Stator
from Techcon
Cartridge Mixer for 20 oz. (591ml) kit. The TS6500 Series cartridge mixer provides complete automatic mixing of two-component material filled in a cartridge kit. The features rich TS6500 Series accommodates all standard size cartridge kits ranging from 2.5 oz (74ml) to 20 oz. (591ml) and is... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Motor Speed: 139
- Operating Condition: Batch
- Operating Pressure: 80
from NETZSCH Premier Technologies LLC
PMH / PML Planetary Mixing and Kneading Machines. Always the right spin!. General. PML (Planetary Mixer, low speed) and PMH (Planetary Mixer, high speed) planetary mixing and kneading machines operate according to the planetary system. They are used for thixotropic and high-viscosity products. [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop; Stand; Floor Mounted
- Viscosity Range: 1000 to 1.00E7
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.0353 to 56.5
from Qsonica, LLC
4583. Flocell Inline Processor. Flocells offer inline or continuous processing of large sample volumes. Flocells are ideal for mixing, dispersing and cell lysis applications. The 4583 model is powered by the 1375 watt Sonicator and is capable of processing 20 liters per minute (degree of processing... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.0141
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 317
from Mixer Direct
This Air Stirrer powerhead is ready to attach to your stand and get to work. With a 10" X 5/8" stainless rod ground and polished to mate flawlessly with the SCP06262S, this motor assembly will fit most lab or small batch operations. Chuck will accept up to a 3/8" shaft. Air motor is equipped with a... [See More]
- Mounting: Portable; Benchtop; Stand; Overhead; Floor Mounted (optional feature)
- Viscosity Range: 1 to 1000
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.1337 to 4.01
from IKA Works, Inc.
The lower-priced ULTRA-TURRAX UTL 1000 machines are particularly multifunctional and are used for the mixing, dispersing (emulsifying/suspending) and homogenizing of solid and liquid substances up to viscosities of several thousand mPa ·s, such as honey, plastic masses and cr èmes. The... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Rotor-Stator
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Techcon
Cartridge Mixer for 2.5 (74ml), 6.0 (177ml), 8.0 oz. (237ml) kit. The TS6500 Series cartridge mixer provides complete automatic mixing of two-component material filled in a cartridge kit. The features rich TS6500 Series accommodates all standard size cartridge kits ranging from 2.5 oz (74ml) to 20... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Motor Speed: 139
- Operating Condition: Batch
- Operating Pressure: 80
from Qsonica, LLC
Q1375 Sonicator. The Q1375 offers the ability to process industrial scale sample volumes in individual batches or flow through applications. This model includes a 1 ” diameter, 10 ” long probe and booster. The booster increases the amplitude of the probe which enables larger volumes to... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 317
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Homogenizer; Ultrasonic
from Techcon
The TS6000 Techkit Mixer reduces worked fatigue and bending time while providing a consistent, uniform mix of compounds packaged in Techkit Cartridge Kits. Simple operation is based on the operator moving the filled cartridge up and down while the mixer rotates the cartridge mixing rod. 15 minute... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Applications / Industry: Adhesives Processing
- Operating Condition: Batch
- Display Type: Analog Meter
from Qsonica, LLC
Q500 Sonicator. The Q500 is a powerful ultrasonic processor featuring programmable operation and a digital display of operating parameters. Popular applications include nanoparticle dispersion, creating emulsions, cell lysis and homogenization. Adjustable pulse On and Off times can be programmed... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.53E-4 to 0.0353
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 8
from Qsonica, LLC
Q700 Sonicator. The new Q700 is the most technologically advanced sonicator available today. A state-of-the-art touch screen interface offers intuitive control and provides a user-friendly experience. The most important feature of a Sonicator is reproducibility. Improved internal circuitry... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.53E-4 to 0.0353
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 8 to 317