Chemicals Sigma Mixer

Description

Chemical Sigma Mixer (also known as Sigma Blade Mixer, Z-Blade Mixer, or Double Arm Kneader) is a robust, heavy-duty industrial mixing machine engineered for processing high-viscosity, sticky, and dough-like materials.


Widely used in the chemical industry, this powerful sigma blade mixer excels at uniformly blending tough substances that standard mixers cannot handle. Its unique sigma-shaped blades and double-arm design ensure thorough kneading, dispersion, and homogenization, making it an ideal solution for manufacturing adhesives, sealants, polymers, resins, rubber compounds, and various specialty chemicals.


Whether you need reliable mixing for high-viscosity pastes or heavy-duty industrial applications, a chemical sigma mixer delivers consistent performance, durability, and efficiency.

Working Principle of Chemicals Sigma Mixer

Kinetic Blending Principles & Thermal Transitions

  • Intermeshing Agitation Mechanics: Precision counter-rotation of dual Sigma (‘Z’) profile impellers at varying speeds drives material longitudinally, generating an intricate matrix of mass displacement, elongation, folding, splitting, and re-fusion.
  • Particle Dimension Reduction: Intense shear and tearing friction developed between the moving agitator blades and the internal chamber boundaries effectively breaks down solid aggregates.
  • Automated Thermal Cycling: Once the prescribed batch sterilization phase expires, the thermal heating system deactivates, the pneumatic exhaust valve opens automatically, and the cooling sequence initiates.

 

Evacuation Protocols

 

Completed batches can be discharged using three alternative unloading pathways:

  • Tilting the entire mixing trough
  • Releasing via bottom-situated outlet valves
  • Extruding through a lateral side-mounted screw

 

Impeller Geometries & Application Matrix

 

Tangential Agitator Architecture

  • Operational Setup: Non-intersecting blades revolving side-by-side at unequal velocities, typically maintaining a 3:2 speed ratio (with the leading blade outrunning the rear).
  • Target Viscosities & Materials: Heavy, high-viscosity formulations including industrial adhesives, rubber compounds, flush colors, chemical dyes, and dense pigments.

 

Overlapping Agitator Architecture

  • Operational Setup: Intersecting blades crossing above the central vessel ridge, requiring strict phase synchronization and identical rotational speeds to accelerate cross-compartment exchange.
  • Target Viscosities & Materials: Free-flowing, fluid, or creeping substances such as carbon pastes, ceramic clay coatings, cosmetic creams, and pharmaceutical ointments.
  • Performance Profile: Yields a noticeably milder kneading and shearing intensity compared to the tangential configuration.

Technical Specification of Chemicals Sigma 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

Optional Features/Accessories of Chemicals Sigma Mixer

Liquid Spray System

Vacuum System

Blades Cooling Arrangement

Screw System

Automatic Valve Discharge System

Key Features of Chemicals Sigma Mixer

  • It features two counter-rotating sigma-shaped blades mounted horizontally in a W-shaped trough or bowl.

 

  • The blades rotate at different speeds (often tangential or overlapping) with minimal clearance (~2 mm) from the vessel walls, generating intense shearing, kneading, pulling, compressing, and folding actions.

 

  • Materials are typically loaded from the top (40-65% capacity), and discharge occurs via tilting, bottom valve, or screw extrusion.

 

  • Options include jackets for heating/cooling, vacuum operation, and explosion-proof designs for hazardous chemicals.

FAQ for Chemicals Sigma Mixer

It excels at kneading and homogenizing high-viscosity pastes and compounds, including adhesives, sealants, polymers, resins, rubber compounds, pigments, dyes, and other specialty chemicals that standard mixers cannot handle effectively.

Key features include construction in SS 316, SS 304, or Mild Steel with various finishes, tangential Z-shaped blades for uniform mixing, PTFE shaft seals, minimal blade-to-trough gaps to prevent sticking, jacketed heating/cooling with insulation, and options for manual/hydraulic discharge, liquid spray systems, vacuum systems, and more.

It operates using the tangential action of counter-rotating Z-shaped sigma blades that rotate at different speeds (typically 3:2 ratio). This generates intensive shearing, folding, stretching, and recombining motions for thorough homogenization. Discharge is possible via tilting the trough, bottom valves, or extrusion screw.

Models range from ASM-50 (50L working / 80L gross, 5–7.5 HP) to ASM-3000 (3000L working / 3800L gross, 100–120 HP). Working capacity is typically 40-65% of gross volume, with general and heavy-duty motor options. Power voltage is customizable.

Discharge options include hand-wheel (manual) or hydraulic (automatic) tilting, bottom valves, screw extrusion, or automatic valve systems. Jacketed designs with mineral wool insulation support heating or cooling, and blades cooling arrangements are also available.

It is primarily used in the Chemical Industry for high-viscosity mixing. It is also suitable for Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Herbal, Ayurvedic, Biotech, and Cosmetic industries.

It provides superior performance for high-viscosity and fibrous materials, energy-efficient thorough dispersion and homogenization, durable construction for longevity and easy maintenance, consistent high-quality output, and options like vacuum or explosion-proof designs for hazardous chemicals.

Available in Stainless Steel 316/304 (matt or mirror polish) or Mild Steel (epoxy painted). Optional features include liquid spray systems, vacuum systems, blades cooling, screw discharge, automatic valves, and explosion-proof configurations for safe handling of hazardous chemicals.

Yes. Customization options include blade designs (tangential/overlapping), jacketed heating/cooling, vacuum or spray systems, VFD speed control, different discharge methods, custom capacities, and material finishes to meet specific chemical processing and safety requirements (including cGMP standards where applicable).

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

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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