MIXACO Container Mixer Vortex™
Mixing with controlled heat supply. Perfect mixtures with the vortex principle.
Benefits at a glance. Mixing with heat input.
- For all raw materials that need to be heated up
- Ideal coating processes with controlled melting points
- Mixer sizes from 6 – 2000 liters total volume
- Short mixing times
- Individual configuration of mixing tools
- More efficient material logistics through material transport in the mixing container
- Operator friendly due to ergonomically optimized cleaning in preconfigured cleaning position
- Can be used for a wide variety of mixing tasks with many tool and motor combinations
- Technology and components are also designed for operation over several floors
- Additional functions such as dedusting, injection, remote maintenance, cloud monitoring
Container positioning to the mixing head by means of pneumatically operated latch.
Enables temperature control / cooling of the mixed material.
For lifting and lowering the container to the mixing head.
Functionality. The perfect vortex.
For over 40 years, this type of mixer, which was invented by MIXACO, has been used in many different applications, such as mixing powder coatings, masterbatches, toners (pre- and ready-mixes), color concentrates, additives and many others.
In the Vortex™ container mixer, the rotation creates a mixing vortex. The rotation of the mixing tools transports the raw materials radially up the side walls – then the mixed material falls back down the center by gravity.
Control. Safe, efficient and economical.
The control of the Vortex™ container mixer is based on a Siemens S7 PLC and meets today’s requirements for safety, efficiency and economy. The development and programming of the control system from a single source ensures optimum integration of the mixer components. Alternatively, it is also possible to use Allen-Bradley components (incl. Panelview operating unit).
The control can also be designed according to UL / NEMA. In addition, the control can be equipped with an interface for data exchange to a higher-level control.
Siemens TP700
Up to 99 mixing programs, each with ten working steps, can be created in tabular form via the TP700 touch control panel. Data acquisition and storage of the measured values takes place.
Allen Bradley
Control to UL / NEMA standards with an Allen Bradley PLC and Panelview control panel is also possible.
Mixing positions. Basic, mixing and cleaning position in detail.
In the basic position the mixer is loaded, the container is correctly positioned to the mixing head and secured for the lifting process.
The tilting process via the motorized drives by 180° into the mixing position can only take place when the mixing container is securely engaged.
As soon as the container together with the mixing head reaches the mixing position after a 180° swivel, the mixing process is started.
In cleaning mode and cleaning position, the mixing head can be cleaned quickly and easily – the mixing tools can be dismantled easily and without great effort.
Mixing methods. Variable mixing of various materials.
The MIXACO Vortex container mixer is used in a wide variety of applications, for example in powder coating, masterbatches or in the preparation of toner, color concentrates or additives. Our specialists will work with you to precisely coordinate the technology and the control parameters.
- Homogenize
- Dispersing
- Preparation
- Agglomeration
- Wetting
- Comminution
- Coating
- Digestion
- Coloration of fibers
- Absorbing
- and much more
The standard mixer for perfect batches.
The MIXACO Vortex™ container mixer is the optimal mixer when raw materials are to be heated during mixing. The ingenious principle of mixing vortex formation guarantees optimal mixing results for many materials.
Mixing tools. Best mixing quality for numerous applications.
The various mixing tools of the Vortex™ container mixer make it a very versatile mixer that is used in numerous industries.
Benefits of the Vortex™ tools
- proven mixing technology
- additional heating of the mixed material
- optimal homogenization
- suitable for many mixing materials
- Powder coating premixes, granules with granules, powder with powder, granules with powder
- 5-10 m/s
- Powder coating premixes, color concentrates, masterbatch
- Mixing Tool: 5-10 m/s, Wing: 25 m/s
- Mixing of materials where agglomerates have to be broken up e.g. PTFE premixes
- Mixing tool: 5-10 m/s
- Chopper: ca. 40 m/s
- Color Concentrate, Masterbatch, Color Masterbatches
- 25-40 m/s
- Pendulum motion required during mixing
- Color concentrates, masterbatch, toner, powder coating premixes
- 15-20 m/s
- PVC, Masterbatch, SPC
- 20-40 m/s
Additional features. From ATEX to remote maintenance.
The MIXACO Vortex™ container mixer can be expanded in many ways. Additional adaptations can be developed in cooperation with our engineers according to your individual requirements. We will be happy to advise you on the possibilities:
- Dust extraction: Extraction device at the mixing head, which extracts the fine dust produced in the mixing vessel after the mixing process.
- Temperature sensor in the mixing head for recording the product temperature during mixing. The temperature is displayed on the control panel
- Ventilation and feeding during the mixing process
- Injection: A pneumatically operated device in the mixing head for the addition of liquid or gaseous substances – the design of the injection can be customized, e.g. longer / thinner
- Data recording and evaluation
- Compatibility with existing equipment and containers
- Extended stainless steel design of the container mixer
- Wear protection of the tools
- Special coating
- Coatings
- AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle) compatibility
- ATEX/NEC design
- Remote maintenance
- 360° cloud monitoring (MIXACO Control Center)
Container Mixer Vortex™ Sizes. We gladly advise you.
| Sizes | Usable Volume liter | Batch Size kg | Mixing Time min/Batch |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM 6 | 4,8 | 2,4 | 3-6 |
| CM 12 | 9,6 | 4,8 | 3-6 |
| CM 50 | 40 | 20 | 3-6 |
| CM 150 | 120 | 60 | 3-6 |
| CM 300 | 240 | 120 | 3-6 |
| CM 450 | 360 | 180 | 3-6 |
| CM 600 | 480 | 240 | 3-6 |
| CM 800 | 640 | 320 | 3-6 |
| CM 1000 | 800 | 400 | 3-6 |
| CM 1300 | 1040 | 520 | 3-6 |
| CM 2000 | 1600 | 800 | 3-6 |
Parameters
Bulk Density: 0.5 kg/l
Filling Level: max. 80%
Charging: manually
Please contact us for other sizes.
As the inventor of the container mixer, we at MIXACO are committed to innovation in industrial mixing technology.
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