Mixer/extruder for viscous pastes and plastic masses
When blending solids and liquids into highly viscous pastes or plastic masses, achieving uniform consistency can be challenging due to the high material density. Traditional mixing methods may fall short in delivering homogeneous mixtures, especially in continuous production environments.
Kneads, mixes, and extrudes continuously
The Extrudomix from Hosokawa Micron is a mixer/extruder that combines high shear mixing and low to medium pressure extrusion in one continuous process. A horizontally aligned shaft with blade segments arranged in a spiral pattern moves material through the chamber. As the material advances, it undergoes continuous kneading and mixing due to stationary anvils positioned between the rotating blades. This results in homogeneous pastes and plastic masses efficiently and cost-effectively. The Extrudomix features heating and cooling jackets and a variety of die shapes and sizes, making it versatile for numerous applications, such as homogenizing filter cakes or mixing base powders with liquids. Available in several models with capacities ranging from 340 kg/h to 4550 kg/h, it caters to both small and large-scale production needs.
Benefits
- Continuous, intensive mixing of highly viscous materials
- Compact design optimizes space
- Combines mixing, kneading, and extrusion in one unit
- Versatile die plates for various product shapes and sizes
- Customizable heating and cooling options