This article provides an overview of how a typical computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is set up and how it can be used during the product development process of mixing and applicator systems.

The Chicago race marks the third sponsorship of the season for Re Mixers, a company known for its pioneering work in developing state-of-the-art static mixers.

Depending on the material to mix and the pre-defined application, different mixer characteristics are of particular importance.

The increasing need for more sustainability is also reflected in the acceptance of more eco-friendly solutions in two-component discharge systems.

When selecting the optimum static mixer, the rheological properties of the starting components and their mixing ratio play an important role.

Two-component adhesives are being used more and more because of their special properties, and static mixers are the most frequent choice of device for mixing the two-component material before application.

Manufacturers are beginning to appreciate how much mixing nozzles cost their operations. Accounting for both purged and retained adhesive volumes, conventional helical and square mixers waste as much as 20 mL of adhesive with every nozzle

In pursuit of its sustainability objectives, medmix has upgraded its MIXPAC™ F-System with a bayonet ring based on 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene. 

A progressive cavity (PC) pump is a positive displacement pump that facilitates accurate feeding of medium- to high-viscosity materials such as thermal pastes or gels. It ensures minimal waste of material, reducing the environmental impact of the manufacturing process. PC pumps also provide many operational advantages, including continuous flow (doesn’t require reload), constant volume at variable speeds, no pulsation, and low maintenance.