MIXING MATTERS
AT COLLOMIX WE EAT, BREATHE AND SLEEP MIXING.
Mixing matters now more than ever. New materials have a high degree of specialization – and they require individual treatment during mixing to optimize their properties and prevent damage. By perfecting mixing techniques, there is great potential to save time and money. Intelligent processes and the right equipment prevent errors, increase user satisfaction and contribute directly to customer satisfaction. Yes, there is science behind mixing. But you don’t have to deal with it. Collomix does and has done the hard work for you for more than 40 years. We’re not only committed to products; we’re dedicated to mixing workflows that help our customers to work faster, more efficiently and safely.
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A simple solution for every mix. With thousands of materials on the market, choosing the right tools for the job can feel overwhelming. Collomix equips you with the insight and tools for the perfect mix, every single time.
Mixing Effects
The different models of paddles mainly result from the intended mode of action in the materials to be mixed. Depending on the mineral and chemical components of the materials to be mixed and the resulting viscosity of these, it is necessary to use the appropriate paddle geometry.
Mix upwards
Mix downwards
Mix horizontally
Forced-action mix
Mix upwards
One of the most common mixing action is from the bottom up (type WK and MK). This is ideal for materials with heavy components, such as mortar, plaster, screed or concrete. With their clockwise action, the paddle work themselves into the mixing material like a screw and convey the heavy constituents upwards. This mixing action thus also reduces the amount of force required for mixing.
Mix downwards
When mixing downwards, the mixing blades press the material downwards from above. This mixing action is preferred for very soft or low-viscosity materials such as self-leveling compounds, paints, coatings, gypsum plaster etc., to avoid splashing of the medium. When mixing materials with a higher desity, with these paddles, ad higher amount of force must be taken into account.
Mix horizontally
This mixing effect describes a lateral material movement, as the design of the paddle has no parts pointing upwards or downwards. Thus, the inconspicuous geometry of the KR paddle counteracts the formation of lumps frontally due to its very high shear forces and ensures rapid homogenization. This makes it the ideal candidate for mixing tile adhesives. Its crossbar also ensures clean material removal from the bottom of the bucket.
Forced-action mixing
Two counter-rotating paddles create a so-called forced mixing action. The material is forced to pass through the mixing zone of the two paddles. This results in rapid and intensive mixing of the material. This mixing principle is particularly suitable for materials that are difficult to mix (e.g. concrete screed, synthetic resin-based materials, etc.). At the same time, the torques of the two paddles cancel each other out in relation to the machine, which makes mixing much easier for the operator.
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