Key takeaways
- The static mixer: a tube-shaped nozzle with internal mixing elements, attached to the head of the two-component cartridge.
- Single-use: Discard the mixer after each use; the cartridge can be reused.
- The choice depends on the cartridge ratio, the viscosity of the two components, the nozzle, and the type of gun.
- Industries: transportation, wind power, aerospace, electronics, shipbuilding, and construction for chemical anchoring.
All about the two-component mixer
Static mixers are accessories that allow two fluids to be mixed simultaneously and evenly. They attach to the tips of two-component cartridges. These nozzles are tube-shaped and contain built-in mixing elements that ensure a controlled and uniform bond. Static mixers are disposable after each use. However, the cartridge can be reused multiple times…
They are available in different materials and sizes to perfectly fit the product to be extracted.
In order to choose the right two-component mixing device, the ratio of the cartridge and the viscosity of the two components to be mixed must be taken into account.
The uses of two-component mixers
Static mixers are mainly used in the transportation sector to fix external and internal parts, in the manufacture of wind turbines, in the aerospace sector with the installation of aeronautical components, in the electronics sector using the integrated circuit system, in shipbuilding, in industrial assembly and in the construction sector for chemical sealing. Two-component mixers are also used in the construction and repair of various leisure and sports equipment. As you can see, two-component products are indispensable for all highly technical and precise applications.
Choosing the right mixer for a custom application
The choice of the mixer will first depend on the cartridge to be extruded. Indeed, the output nozzle of the cartridge is different according to its volume, its ratio and its model; it is thus necessary that the base of the mixer is adapted.
The second essential element to take into account is the type of product packaged in the cartridge and especially its viscosity.
The type of application dispenser is also to be considered to guarantee the resistance of the mixer, in particular for the uses under pressure.
Finally, there are additional accessories for even more precise applications.
There is therefore a wide range of mixing nozzles to perfectly meet the requirements of each use; this is why we invite you to contact us or visit our website to learn more: www.etraves.com
FAQ — Choosing a Two-Component Mixer
How do you choose a static mixer?
There are two factors to consider: the cartridge ratio, which determines the proportions to be blended, and the viscosity of the two components to be mixed. A mixer that is unsuitable for either of these factors will result in an incomplete blend, and thus a bond that does not hold as advertised.
Is the cartridge reusable if the mixer isn't?
Yes, and that’s an important distinction. The mixer must be discarded after each use, since the product cures inside it. The cartridge, on the other hand, can be reused as long as there is product left in it: simply replace the nozzle before resuming use.
Are there different sizes of blenders?
Yes, mixers come in a variety of materials and sizes to suit the product being processed. The length and diameter determine the number of elements the product passes through, and thus the quality of the resulting mixture.
