Mixing capability for on-site testing and experimental purposes

Citation

(1998), "Mixing capability for on-site testing and experimental purposes", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 27 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.1998.12927bad.010

Mixing capability for on-site testing and experimental purposes

Mixing capability for on-site testing and experimental purposes

Hosokawa Micron have expanded their range of Vrieco Nauta conical mixers with the introduction of a mixer dedicated to laboratory use. Designed for testing and experimental purposes, the Minimix produces small batches of product in the small mixer, the results of these tests can be used for scaling-up to larger mixer sizes (see Plate 5).

Using Vrieco Nauta mixing technology, the new mini mixer has been developed as a batch mixer for a wide range of powders, pastes and slurries, and meets all FDA, GMP and Industry Standards. The unit includes a compact drive unit, non-lubricated orbit arm and is designed for easy cleaning between batches.

With variable speeds on both the rotating screw and its orbital arm, the Minimix controls the continuous movement of product from the bottom of the vessel to the top while the orbital arm revolves the screw around the inner vessel wall. The product then flows downwards into the centre of the vessel, completing the intensive and highly efficient mixing action.

Plate 5 The Minimix produces small batches of product in the small mixer, the results of these tests can be used for scalling-up to larger mixer sizes

Manufactured from stainless steel and available in a range of sizes from 5 to 20 litres, the mixer includes exchangeable containers for quick and simple batch exchanges, helping to avoid cross-contamination between batches. Screw speed can be set between 120-300rpm whilst the orbital arm rotates at 4-10rpm.

Further details are available from Hosokawa Micron Ltd, Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3DS. Tel: +44 (0) 1928 755100; Fax: +44 1928 714325.