Conical Screw Industrial Mixers
Description
Conical screw industrial mixers are designed to mix various components by utilizing a rotating screw mechanism within a conical hopper. The primary function of these mixers is to lift solids from the bottom of the hopper to the top, allowing the mixture to flow back into the screw by gravity. This process ensures thorough mixing of the materials as they are continuously cycled through the system.
Working Principle
Conical screw mixers operate by using a rotating screw that moves around the periphery of a conical hopper. As the screw lifts the solids from the bottom to the top, the materials flow back down into the screw, creating a continuous mixing cycle. The shearing action of the screw ensures that the components are intimately mixed. The gross mixing action is enhanced by the velocity profile created within the conical hopper, which is most effective when the solids move along the hopper walls. This design makes conical screw mixers particularly useful for achieving uniform mixtures in a variety of media types, including liquids, liquid solids, and powders.
Applications
Conical screw mixers are versatile and find applications in several industries. They are used in the processing of adhesives, chemicals, cosmetics, paints and coatings, and pharmaceutical products. Additionally, they play a crucial role in water and wastewater treatment applications, such as mixing carbon slurry and lime slurry, which are essential processes in these sectors.
Advantages over other Industrial Mixers
Conical screw mixers offer several advantages over other types of industrial mixers. Their design allows for gentle yet efficient mixing, making them suitable for delicate materials. The ability to handle a wide range of media types, including powders and viscous liquids, adds to their versatility. The shearing action of the screw ensures thorough mixing, which can be more effective than other mixing methods that may not achieve the same level of uniformity.
Limitations
One limitation of conical screw mixers is that they may not be suitable for all types of materials, particularly those that do not flow easily or require more aggressive mixing actions. Additionally, the design may not be ideal for processes that require rapid mixing or high throughput, as the gentle mixing action may not meet these demands.
Considerations
When selecting a conical screw mixer, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary depending on the size and specifications of the mixer. Operating expenses may include energy consumption and maintenance costs, which can be influenced by the mixer's design and efficiency. Durability is an important consideration, as the materials used in construction can affect the longevity of the mixer. Accuracy in mixing is crucial for applications that require precise formulations. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be evaluated, as these can impact the overall cost-effectiveness of the mixer over its operational life.
from Charles Ross & Son Company
Double Cone Blenders are most often used for the intimate dry blending of free flowing solids. The solids being blended in these units can vary in bulk density and in percentage of the total mixture. Materials being blended are constantly being intermixed as the Double Cone rotates. Normal cycle... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.2500 to 100
- Media Type: Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Charles Ross & Son Company
V-Blenders designs are most often used for the intimate dry blending of free flowing solids. The solids being blended in these units can vary in bulk density and in percentage of the total mixture. Materials being blended are constantly being split and intermixed as the shell rotates. Normal cycle... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.2500 to 100
- Media Type: Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
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]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Orbital Arm
- Capacity (volumetric): 10 to 500
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
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]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Orbital Arm
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.5 to 500
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
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]
- Mixer Type: Screw
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.53 to 353
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from DME Company
The PORTABLE BATCH MIXER is solidly built for years of trouble-free service. This direct-driven, timer controlled mixer features a 14 gauge body, sidewall construction, industrial weight vertical auger, and safety disconnect switches on both covers. Its 44 inch square leg pattern is designed to fit... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Direct Drive Vertical Auger
- Capacity (volumetric): 10 to 60
- Media Type: Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from amixon GmbH
Ideal mixing quality for dry, moist and viscous materials at variable filling levels. The spiral mixing blade of the conical mixer initiates a three-dimensional flow of the mixing goods; creating a helical upward movement on the periphery and downward flow in the centre. This conical mixer... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Single Rotor
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.5
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Metalfab, Inc.
Metalfab's rugged CB1 Mixer/Blender is designed and engineered to continuously mix, blend, and convey two or more powders, pellets, flakes or granular materials dispensed from Metalfab MetaTech ™ Volumetric or "Better-Weigh ®" Gravimetric Feeders in proportional quantities. Available in... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 1122 to 18701
- Media Type: Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Continuous / In-Line
from Savino Barbera Srl
Vertical single-stage mixers with cantilever shaft and wear bushings cooled by the flow of the pumped liquid. Built up to three meters long. In the longest version constructed, the superior shaft extension and the need to allow only materials resistant to the aggressive chemicals to contact the... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Single Rotor
- Capacity (volumetric): 7.06 to 17.66
- Media Type: Liquids
- Operating Condition: Batch
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]
- Mixer Type: Screw
- Capacity (volumetric): 18 to 20
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from amixon GmbH
Ideal mixing quality, quick and gentle drying for moist and viscous materials at variable filling levels. A spiral mixing blade inside the vertical dryer initiates a three-dimensional flow of the mixing goods; conical designed mixing vessel enables powders to be discharged up to 100%. The conical... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Single Rotor
- Capacity (volumetric): 4
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from amixon GmbH
Ideal mixing quality for dry and moist materials at variable filling levels. The spiral mixing blade of the container mixer initiates a three-dimensional flow of the mixing goods; creating a spiral upward movement on the periphery and downward flow in the centre. The patented SinConvex ® mixing... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Single Rotor; Spiral mixing blade
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.5
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition; Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch
from amixon GmbH
Continuous mixer for dry, moist and suspended goods; for extremely gentle mixing or intensive deagglomeration treatment. Further characteristics of the continuous mixer: Technically ideal mixing quality. Option between operation as batch mixer or continuous mixer. Adjustable mixing intensity (from... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Single Rotor; Spiral mixing blade
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.53
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 528 to 793
from amixon GmbH
Baby formula mixing. The sales market for industrially manufactured baby food made from milk derivatives is constantly growing. Quality products manufactured with powder mixer in Europe are currently very much in demand in China. That occasionally leads to retailers only selling the goods to... [See More]
- Mixer Type: Screw; Single Rotor
- Capacity (volumetric): 35.31
- Media Type: Powder or Granular
- Operating Condition: Batch