Ploughshare Mixer for Construction, Chemical, Specialty, Food plow Mixer
The Plough Shear Mixer, also known as the ploughshare mixer or plow mixer, is a versatile and heavy-duty blending machine designed for both dry and wet materials. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of its key features, applications, and technical specifications:
Overview
The Plough Shear Mixer operates by using plough-shaped mixing elements mounted on a horizontal shaft within a cylindrical drum. These plough-shaped shovels are designed to penetrate and mix dense powder masses, creating a mechanical fluidized bed mixing action. This design ensures effective blending and homogeneity of materials with varying grain sizes and densities.
Key Features
- Mixing Action: The mixer achieves uniform blending through the mechanical fluidized bed effect created by the plough-shaped shovels. The broader ends of these shovels help shuffle the mixture, while the specially designed blades provide effective penetration and agitation.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of materials including powders, granules, and small liquid additives. It can handle both dry and wet materials, making it ideal for diverse industries.
- Additional Functions: In addition to mixing, the Plough Shear Mixer can be used for drying, reacting, moistening/coating, sterilization, granulation, and emulsification.
Applications
The Plough Shear Mixer is widely used across various industries, including:
- Food Industry: For mixing ingredients in foods, flavorings, coffee, chocolate, and nutraceuticals.
- Pharmaceuticals: Effective for pharmaceutical materials, including granulation and coating.
- Chemical Industry: Used for mixing chemicals, pigments, and agricultural chemicals.
- Construction and Material Handling: Suitable for cement, sand, metal powders, minerals, ceramics, and friction materials.
- Specialty Materials: Handles materials such as carbon black, fire retardants, and talcum powders.
Technical Specifications
Below are the specifications for different models of the Plough Shear Mixer:
Model | Gross Volume | Working Volume | Speed (RPM) | Motor Power |
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PM-100 | 100L | 40-60L | 101 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 3KW (shaft), 1.5KW x 2 (chopper) |
PM-300 | 300L | 120-180L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 4KW (shaft), 1.5KW x 2 (chopper) |
PM-500 | 500L | 200-300L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 7.5KW (shaft), 1.5KW x 2 (chopper) |
PM-1000 | 1000L | 400-600L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 11KW (shaft), 4KW x 2 (chopper) |
PM-1500 | 1500L | 600-900L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 15KW (shaft), 4KW x 2 (chopper) |
PM-2000 | 2000L | 800-1200L | 85 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 18.5KW (shaft), 4KW x 3 (chopper) |
PM-3000 | 3000L | 1200-1800L | 57 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 18.5KW (shaft), 4KW x 3 (chopper) |
PM-4000 | 4000L | 1600-2400L | 57 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 22KW (shaft), 4KW x 4 (chopper) |
PM-6000 | 6000L | 2400-3600L | 57 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 30KW (shaft), 4KW x 4 (chopper) |
PM-8000 | 8000L | 3200-4800L | 42 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 45KW (shaft), 4KW x 4 (chopper) |
PM-10000 | 10000L | 4000-6000L | 33 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 55KW (shaft), 5.5KW x 5 (chopper) |
PM-12000 | 12000L | 4800-7200L | 30 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 55KW (shaft), 5.5KW x 5 (chopper) |
PM-15000 | 15000L | 6000-9000L | 30 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 75KW (shaft), 5.5KW x 5 (chopper) |
PM-20000 | 20000L | 8000-12000L | 30 (shaft), 1440 (chopper) | 90KW (shaft), 5.5KW x 5 (chopper) |
Working Principles
- Material Feeding:
- Feeding Port: Raw materials are introduced into the mixer through a designated feeding port.
- Mixing Action:
- Motor Operation: Upon starting the motor, the reducer and coupling drive the main shaft to rotate.
- Plough Elements: Plough-shaped mixing elements, mounted on the rotating shaft, continuously stir and mix the materials inside the drum.
- Additive Application: Additives are uniformly distributed over the turbulent materials using a liquid spray device, ensuring even integration with the powder.
- Mixing Mechanism: The materials undergo mixing primarily through shearing (cutting and tearing), convection (movement of materials within the drum), and diffusion (spreading of materials). The plough elements generate a strong vortex effect that significantly enhances the mixing process by turning and agitating the material mass.
Optional Features
Option 1: Chopper
- Description: A chopper can be installed on the inner side of the cylindrical drum, directly driven by a motor.
- Function: As the mixer operates, materials are thrown and agitated by the plough elements and then pass through the chopper. The high-speed rotating chopper scatters the materials intensively.
- Benefits: This dual-action of the plough and chopper improves the mixing efficiency and quality. The chopper helps in achieving a more uniform mix in a shorter period.
Option 2: Heating Device
- Description: The outer layer of the cylindrical drum can be equipped with a heating device.
- Function: The heating device warms the drum as the material mixes. When the temperature reaches a certain level, solid additives melt and blend more effectively with the materials.
- Benefits: This feature ensures that additives that require melting or heat for better incorporation are uniformly distributed within the mixture. It helps in achieving a more homogeneous end product.
The Plough Shear Mixer’s robust design and diverse functionality make it a crucial tool in industries requiring efficient and effective blending of various materials.
Applications in Various Industries:
1. Plastic Industry:
- Epoxy Resin: Used for coatings, adhesives, and composites. Your equipment ensures that the resin is uniformly mixed, which is critical for achieving the desired curing properties and performance.
- Polypropylene (PP): Used in a variety of plastic products. The equipment ensures homogeneous mixing of additives like stabilizers, plasticizers, and colorants for PP processing.
- Fluorine and Silicon Compounds: Essential for the production of high-performance plastics such as PTFE (Teflon) and silicone-based materials. Your equipment supports precise mixing of these high-value compounds.
- Nano Materials: Nanotechnology is increasingly used to enhance the properties of plastics. The equipment facilitates the dispersion and integration of nano additives into plastic formulations, improving their strength, conductivity, and other properties.
2. Oil and Gas Industry:
- Oil Comprehensive Chemicals: Your equipment can be used to mix chemicals for refining and oilfield applications, including detergents, emulsifiers, and other additives that enhance the extraction and processing of oil and gas.
- Drilling and Completion Fluids: These fluids are essential for drilling operations. The mixer ensures that the complex combination of chemicals, water, and additives is thoroughly blended to achieve optimal viscosity, density, and performance in the drilling process.
- Coal Catalyst: Used in coal processing for increasing efficiency in the production of energy. Your equipment ensures consistent mixing of catalysts with coal slurry for optimal reaction rates.
- Coal Chemical Products: Coal-based chemicals such as coal tar and other derivatives can be processed more effectively with continuous mixing, ensuring uniform consistency in these products.
3. Chemical Industry:
- Magnesium Salt: Used in various chemical processes and materials like fertilizers, your equipment can mix magnesium salts evenly for applications requiring precision and consistency.
- Sylvite (Potassium Chloride): In fertilizers, your equipment helps produce uniform potash mixtures for agricultural use.
- Boron Compounds and Borates: Used in glass production, detergents, and fire retardants. The equipment ensures the boron compounds are uniformly blended for maximum effectiveness in their final use.
- Chromium Salts: Essential in leather tanning and pigments. Consistent mixing ensures proper integration of chromium salts into various formulations.
- Fluorine Compounds: These are used in refrigerants, aluminum production, and other applications. The equipment helps mix these highly reactive materials safely and evenly.
- Silicon Compounds: Critical for electronics and solar panel production, your equipment can ensure the precise mixing of silicon-based materials, achieving high consistency and quality.
- Silicates and Related Inorganic Chemicals: Used in detergents, concrete, and ceramics, requiring reliable mixing to ensure proper integration of materials.
4. Activated Carbon and Carbon Black:
- Activated Carbon: Used in water treatment, air purification, and chemical processing. The equipment facilitates the uniform blending of activated carbon with other chemicals for effective absorption and filtration applications.
- Calcium Carbide: Used in the production of acetylene gas and other chemicals. The mixer ensures that calcium carbide is combined with other raw materials, enhancing the production process.
- Carbon Black: A key material in the manufacture of rubber products and coatings. The continuous mixing equipment ensures that carbon black is evenly dispersed in the mixture, improving product quality.
5. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2):
- A widely used white pigment in paints, coatings, plastics, and paper. Your equipment ensures uniform mixing of titanium dioxide with other pigments and chemicals to achieve consistent color and opacity in the final product.
6. Fluorescer, Catalyst, and Surfactants:
- Fluorescent Materials: Used in high-performance coatings and inks. The mixer ensures that fluorescent dyes and pigments are evenly integrated into base materials for consistent coloring and brightness.
- Catalysts: Essential in chemical reactions, especially in petroleum refining and industrial chemical manufacturing. The equipment ensures uniform mixing of catalysts with other materials for effective chemical processes.
- Surfactants: Used in detergents, paints, and emulsions. Your equipment ensures that surfactants are thoroughly blended with other chemicals, promoting the desired effect in cleaning or emulsification.
7. Water Treatment Chemicals:
- Your equipment is crucial for mixing various chemicals used in water treatment processes, including flocculants, coagulants, and disinfectants. Ensuring consistency in the blending process leads to more effective purification and treatment of water.
8. Flavors and Fragrances:
- In the production of food, beverage, and personal care products, your equipment ensures that delicate and volatile ingredients like flavors and fragrances are mixed evenly without degradation, maintaining their potency and aroma.
9. Powder Metallurgy (Copper, Manganese, Zirconium, Nickel):
- These materials are vital in manufacturing high-performance alloys and electronic components. The equipment ensures consistent mixing of fine powders, which is critical for achieving the desired properties in metal products.
10. Refractory Materials and Thermal Insulation:
- Refractory Materials: Used in furnaces and kilns, these materials need to be mixed evenly for maximum performance at high temperatures.
- Thermal Insulation: Used in construction and industrial applications, your equipment can mix various materials like glass wool, mineral wool, and ceramic fibers to produce efficient thermal insulation.
11. Specialty Coatings:
- Rotproof Coating for Metal: Protects metals from corrosion. The equipment ensures the uniform blending of coatings for optimal protection.
- Powder Lubricants: Used in machinery and industrial processes, the mixer guarantees even distribution of powder lubricants for smooth operation.
- Rust Preventives: These coatings and chemicals help prevent rust on metal surfaces. The mixer ensures even application for consistent performance.
12. Textile Dyeing and Dyestuff:
- Textile Dyestuff: Used in fabric production, the equipment ensures that dyes are evenly mixed into solutions, providing consistent color and quality to textiles.
Benefits of Your Equipment in These Industries:
- Enhanced Mixing Efficiency: The equipment offers continuous, precise mixing, ensuring consistency and uniformity across a wide range of materials, including powders, liquids, and pastes.
- Adaptability: Able to handle complex materials like nano additives, catalysts, and chemicals with high reactivity or sensitivity.
- Improved Quality Control: Ensures that the desired properties (e.g., viscosity, color, texture, strength) are maintained across production batches.
- Increased Productivity: Continuous mixing enables high throughput, reducing processing time and increasing overall productivity in large-scale industrial applications.
- Versatility: Suitable for a diverse range of industries, from plastics to chemicals to materials processing, making it an indispensable tool across various sectors.
Conclusion:
Your equipment plays a pivotal role in mixing and processing a broad spectrum of materials in plastics, chemicals, oil and gas, and advanced materials industries. By ensuring consistent and efficient mixing, it supports the production of high-quality products with the desired properties, enhancing performance and increasing the competitiveness of businesses in these sectors.