Acrylic Powder and Liquid Kneader Mixer

Description

The Acrylic Powder and Liquid Kneader Mixer is a specialized industrial mixing machine designed for efficiently blending dry acrylic powders with liquid binders, activators, or monomers to create a homogeneous, smooth, and extrudable wet mass. This advanced powder-liquid kneader delivers superior dispersion while preventing clumps, lumps, or separation, making it the preferred equipment for high-precision mixing applications across multiple industries.

 

In the cosmetics industry, the Acrylic Powder and Liquid Kneader Mixer plays a vital role in manufacturing nail art powders, acrylic nail powders, artificial fingernail compounds, gel nail systems, and dental acrylic materials. It ensures consistent color distribution, optimal particle wetting, and ideal viscosity for professional-grade products that offer excellent workability, strength, and durability.

Design of Sigma Mixer

Sigma Mixers design offered as per different application requirements. We offer wide range of design features meeting various user requirements. Some of the features are listed below:

 

  • Blade Material: Material option of AISI 1030, AISI CF8 & AISI CF8M
  • U Trough: Construction gauge offered from 3mm thick up to 30mm thick in mild steel and stainless steel 304 & 316 options.
  • Motor horsepower: Motor horsepower ranging from 1.5 H.P. up to 250 H.P power.
  • Power Voltage: Can be design as per various geographical power voltage requirements.
  • Rotation speed: Fix and variable speed RPM offered with option of variable frequency drive.
  • Feeding: Manual type feeding as well as vacuum/screw type automatic feeding can be offered.
  • Discharge: Manual, chain type and hydraulic type automatic tilting as well as screw type side discharge system.
  • Heating: Heating jacket offered for steam heating, hot water circulation and electrical heaters with suitable grade insulation.
  • Cooling: Jacket offered for cool water circulation.
  • Sealing: Silicon & PTFE sealing for food grade and asbestos sealing for industrial grade equipment offered.
  • Finish: 180 grits to 240 grit finish on stainless steel parts and epoxy paint on mild steel parts.
  • Discharge Clearance: Discharge clearance can be offered as per user requirements.

Working Principle of Acrylic Powder and Liquid Kneader Mixer

  • Mixing & Kneading Dynamics:
    • Counter-rotating Z-shaped (Sigma) blades operate at differential speeds to drive continuous product transfer across the chamber.
    • Integration of bulk displacement, stretching, folding, splitting, and re-blending phases.
    • Mechanical size reduction of solids achieved through high-shear forces and tearing friction against the blades and inner vessel walls.

 

  • Discharge Alternatives:
    • Unloading methods include tilting the mixing vessel, opening bottom-outlet valves, or utilizing a side-mounted extrusion screw.

 

  • Thermal & Sterilization Sequence:
    • Upon completion of the sterilization dwell time, the heating loop deactivates, the pneumatic exhaust damper opens, and the cooling cycle initiates.

 

Blade Arrangement Types

  • Tangential Configuration
    • Action: Blades rotate inside the trough in a tangential path, with the front blade generally running at a 3:2 speed ratio relative to the rear blade.
    • Target Applications: Best suited for heavy, viscous substances including rubber compounds, adhesives, dyes, pigments, and flush colors.
  • Overlapping Configuration
    • Action: Blades cross paths above the center saddle. Both blades maintain identical rotational speeds to preserve exact relative positioning and accelerate material exchange between chambers.
    • Profile: Delivers reduced shear and kneading intensity compared to tangential setups.
    • Target Applications: Recommended for free-flowing or creeping lower-viscosity materials such as clay coatings, carbon pastes, creams, and ointments.

Technical Specification of Acrylic Powder and Liquid Kneader Mixer

Model

Capacity – Liters

Motor (H.P.)

Working Capacity approx.

Gross Capacity approx.

General

Heavy Duty

ASM – 50

50 Liters

80 Liters

5 H.P.

7.5 H.P.

ASM – 75

75 Liters

110 Liters

7.5 H.P.

10 H.P.

ASM – 100

100 Liters

150 Liters

10 H.P.

15 H.P.

ASM – 150

150 Liters

200 Liters

15 H.P.

20 H.P.

ASM – 200

200 Liters

300 Liters

20 H.P.

25 H.P.

ASM – 400

400 Liters

550 Liters

30 H.P.

40 H.P.

ASM – 500

500 Liters

750 Liters

40 H.P.

50 H.P.

ASM – 750

750 Liters

1150 Liters

50 H.P.

60 H.P.

ASM – 1000

1000 Liters

1500 Liters

60 H.P.

70 H.P.

ASM – 1500

1500 Liters

2100 Liters

75 H.P.

80 H.P.

ASM – 2000

2000 Liters

2600 Liters

80 H.P.

90 H.P.

ASM – 3000

3000 Liters

3800 Liters

100 H.P.

120 H.P.

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.

Types of Sigma Mixer

Applications of Sigma Mixer

Advantages of Acrylic Powder and Liquid Kneader Mixer

Superior homogeneity and uniform distribution of powders in liquids

Reduced mixing time with consistent, repeatable results

Minimal material waste through efficient wetting and dispersion

Better product stability and extended shelf life

Improved extrusion and molding characteristics for downstream processing

Enhanced final product quality, texture, and performance

Key Features of Acrylic Powder and Liquid Kneader Mixer

  • Mixing Mechanism: Equipped with counter-rotating twin shafts or sigma blades that intimately knead powders and liquids. Dry ingredients are loaded into a U-shaped or cylindrical chamber, and liquids are added via drip bars, spray nozzles, or high-shear dispersers for rapid integration.

 

  • Capacity and Scalability: Available in lab-scale (e.g., 2-15 liters) to production sizes (up to 900 gallons or 1,000 kg batches), with options for stainless steel construction to handle abrasive or corrosive materials.

 

  • Speed and Control: Variable speed regulation (low to high shear) for stepless adjustment, often with pneumatic lifting for easy loading/unloading. Operates quietly and stably, with features like fixed paddles to break up powder lumps.

 

  • Materials and Durability: Typically made from polished stainless steel or acrylic glass for hygiene and visibility. Blades last 18-24 months under normal use, with more frequent replacement in high-abrasion scenarios (e.g., mineral-filled acrylics).

 

  • Additional Capabilities: Supports heating/cooling jackets for temperature-sensitive processes, devolatilization, and integration with downstream equipment like extruders.

FAQ for Acrylic Powder and Liquid Kneader Mixer

It is widely used in the cosmetics industry for manufacturing nail art powders, acrylic nail powders, artificial fingernail compounds, gel nail systems, and dental acrylic materials. It is also applied in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, herbal, Ayurvedic, biotech, and chemical industries.

The mixer is available in Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel 304, and Mild Steel. Stainless-steel versions can be polished to matt or mirror finish as required. Mild-steel units receive one coat of red oxide primer followed by two coats of epoxy paint. PTFE shaft sealing is provided for food-grade compatibility.

It uses tangential ‘Z’-type (Sigma) kneading blades that rotate accurately at different speeds (typically a 3:2 ratio) toward each other. This creates bulk movement, stretching, folding, dividing, and recombining of the material, along with shearing and tearing against the blades and side walls for thorough mixing and size reduction of solids.

Discharge can be performed manually via a hand-wheel-operated mechanism or automatically via a hydraulic tilting system. Additional options include bottom valves or an extrusion screw for controlled product removal.

Yes. An optional jacket for heating or cooling can be fitted, complete with mineral-wool insulation and cladding. This supports temperature-sensitive processes using steam, hot water, electric heating, or circulating-water cooling.

Models range from ASM-50 (approx. 50 L working / 80 L gross capacity) to ASM-3000 (approx. 3000 L working / 3800 L gross capacity). Motor power is offered in general and heavy-duty ratings (e.g., 5–7.5 HP for the smallest model up to 100–120 HP for the largest). Voltage can be adjusted to match local power requirements.

Tangential ‘Z’ blades with a minimum gap between the trough inner shell and blades eliminate the possibility of product sticking. PTFE shaft sealing, robust construction, and optional spray or vacuum systems further enhance mixing performance and hygiene.

It delivers superior homogeneity and uniform powder distribution in liquids, reduced mixing time with consistent results, minimal material waste, better product stability and extended shelf life, improved extrusion and molding characteristics, and enhanced final product quality, texture, and performance.

Optional features include a liquid spray system, vacuum system, heating/cooling jackets, hydraulic tilting discharge, variable-frequency-drive speed control, and blades cooling arrangements to increase process flexibility and efficiency.

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Countries We Export to

Algeria | Angola | Argentina | Australia | Austria | Bahrain | Bangladesh | Belarus | Belgium | Bolivia | Botswana | Brazil | Bulgaria | Canada | Chile | China | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | Czech Republic | Denmark | Dominican Republic | Ecuador | Egypt | El Salvador | Ethiopia | Finland | France | Germany | Ghana | Greece | Guatemala | Haiti | Honduras | Hong Kong | Hungary | India | Indonesia | Iran | Ireland | Israel | Italy | Ivory Coast | Japan | Jordan | Kazakhstan | Kenya | Kuwait | Lebanon | Libya | Malaysia | Mexico | Mongolia | Morocco | Mozambique | Myanmar | Netherlands | New Zealand | Nicaragua | Nigeria | Norway | Oman | Pakistan | Panama | Paraguay | Peru | Philippines | Poland | Portugal | Qatar | Romania | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Senegal | Slovakia | Singapore | South Africa | South Korea | South Sudan | Spain | Sri Lanka | Sweden | Switzerland | Taiwan | Tanzania | Thailand | Trinidad and Tobago | Tunisia | Turkey | Uganda | Ukraine | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | United States | Uruguay | Uzbekistan | Venezuela | Vietnam | Zambia | Zimbabwe

Partner with Industry Experts

Connect with our engineering team to discuss your specific production requirements. We provide customized, cGMP-compliant machinery solutions designed to optimize your manufacturing facility and maximize output.

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