High Shear Mixing FAQs
Q: Why use a high shear mixer rather than a simple agitator?
A: Agitators can give satisfactory results for simple duties such as blending like-viscosity liquids, providing in-tank uniformity and promoting heat transfer in jacketed vessels. But if you need to blend liquids of differing viscosities, emulsify, homogenize, disintegrate, solubilize, disperse powders, reduce particle size or accelerate reactions, these tasks cannot readily be achieved with a low shear device. A Silverson High Shear mixer can do this and more, cutting your mixing time by up to 90 percent.
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- Q: Where can I see a Silverson High Shear mixer in action? A: Give us a call – one of our reps will be happy to arrange a site ...
- Q: Are Silverson mixers 3-A approved? A: Yes. Our new ...
- Q: Does Silverson offer worldwide support? A: Yes. We have offices in the U.K., the U.S., Europe and Singapore, as ...
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- Q: I’m developing a new product – how can I be sure my mixing process is going to work? A: At Silverson, our approach is “try before you buy.” Our reps will ...
- Q: We produce a number of different products: can I use a Silverson for more than one application? A: The advantage of the Silverson approach to mixing is that any one ...
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- Q: How can I get rid of agglomerates in my mix? A: When powders such as ...