Mixing and Blending
MIXING AND BLENDING CASE STUDIES, WHITE PAPERS, & APPLICATION NOTES
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![Charles Ross Feature]( "Recommended Mixing Equipment For Catalytic Slurries")
Recommended Mixing Equipment For Catalytic SlurriesCatalytic slurries consisting of solid catalysts and support materials suspended in a liquid medium are commonly prepared in batch tanks agitated by low-speed mixers such as propellers, anchor paddles and pitched blade impellers. These devices can sometimes suffer from long cycle times and inadequate dispersion especially in large batches. Technologies like the Ross Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) offer a more practical method of wetting out powders and quickly achieving the desired particle size distribution in high percent solids slurries.
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![Charles Ross Feature]( "Recommended Mixing Equipment For Polyvinyl Alcohol Solutions")
Recommended Mixing Equipment For Polyvinyl Alcohol SolutionsPolyvinyl alcohol (PVOH, also referred to as PVA) is a versatile polymer that plays multiple roles in the manufacture of adhesives, sealants, cosmetics, paper, textiles and many other products. This paper describes the benefits of preparing PVOH solutions in a well-designed Multi-Shaft Mixer capable of bulk agitation, high shear deagglomeration, and superior heat transfer.
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![Trees are growing.jpg]( "Pesticide Gel Production In A Ross VersaMix Triple-Shaft Mixer")
Pesticide Gel Production In A Ross VersaMix Triple-Shaft MixerHerbicides and insecticides in gel form enable easy, accurate and controlled application for increased efficacy and safety. Compared to traditional pesticides that are sprayed or sprinkled, gel formulations are smeared onto targeted surfaces which reduces the risk of chemical runoff and contamination.
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![Charles Ross Feature]( "Mixers that Gel With Your Application")
Mixers that Gel With Your ApplicationA global cosmetic company with the goal of expanding their gel manufacturing capabilities found a solutions with the 100-gallon VersaMix Multi-Shaft Mixer.
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![Charles Ross]( "Sanitary Mixing In Multi-Agitator Systems")
Sanitary Mixing In Multi-Agitator SystemsMulti-shaft mixers are versatile systems used in the production of food, beverage, pharmaceutical and medical products. This bulletin discusses a few equipment features commonly supplied on multi-shaft mixers intended for sanitary applications.
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![Choose The Right Inline High Shear Mixer For Your Process]( "Choose The Right Inline High-Shear Mixer For Your Process")
Choose The Right Inline High-Shear Mixer For Your ProcessThis white paper presents some ideas for selecting the right inline high shear mixer for your process based on a company’s collective experience as a mixing equipment provider to process industries.
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![stepsincreaseenergy_efficientmixing.jpg]( "5 Steps To Increase Energy-Efficient Mixing")
5 Steps To Increase Energy-Efficient MixingMixer testing simulation trials are needed to confirm the suitability of a specific mixing strategy. This white paper explores five ways to increase energy efficiency in new and existing mixing processes.
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The Quest For Clean Mixing
Mixing is one of the most common operations in food processing, but comes with challenges -- batch-to-batch uniformity, optimizing blend times, and most importantly: improving cleanliness.
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![Charles Ross and Son Company - mixers, blenders, dryers and dispersion equipment]( "Solutions To Batch Mixing Issues")
Solutions To Batch Mixing IssuesMixing processes vary from one application to another and there are no fix-all solutions.This white paper presents some strategies for improving commonly encountered batch mixing problems.
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![EfficientPowder.jpg]( "Efficiencies In Powder Dispersion For Manufacturers")
Efficiencies In Powder Dispersion For ManufacturersUniformly dispersing powders into a liquid batch in a practical amount of time is a common problem for F&B manufacturers. This white paper explores five tips for dispersing powders more efficiently.
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How To Optimize Solid-Liquid Mixing
This paper provides practical information on the efficient use of specialty mixing equipment for the preparation of low, medium and high viscosity solid-liquid mixtures under low and high shear conditions.
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![Charles Ross and Son Company - mixers, blenders, dryers and dispersion equipment]( "How To Easily Scale-Up Mixing Systems")
How To Easily Scale-Up Mixing SystemsWhen selecting mixing systems, foresight for scale-up is important for long-term success. A quick shift between systems can be the difference between economical success and a financial disaster.
MIXING AND BLENDING PODCASTS, VIDEOS, AND MORE
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High Viscosity Mixing Using Change Can Mixers
Mixing challenges throughout the process industries are heightened as the viscosity and complexity of the mixture rises. This webinar reviews the numerous options that are available to help select the most efficient mixer for a users requirements.
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A Ribbon, Tumble Or Vertical Blender - Which Is Best For My Process?
Dry blenders are typically described as being of horizontal, vertical or tumbling designs. On the surface it would seem that each can be used for the same application, but subtle differences usually make one preferable over another. This webinar helps to narrow the choice of the unit for a particular production requirement.
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Agilent Technologies Introduces The New Stand-Alone Sample Prep System At Pittcon 2011 At Pittcon 2011, Agilent Technologies introduces their new instrument, a stand-alone sample prep system for LC and GC samples.
MIXING AND BLENDING PRODUCTS
Anton Paar has launched the new ADU 5 automatic distillation unit – a fully automated, compact stand-alone distillation unit which is operated by touchscreen interface. This makes it the ideal solution for performing high-precision atmospheric distillation tests.
Ross-Lube is for nearly all mixing and blending applications. The lubricant can reduce wear by
The Model PD-40 PowerMix is a change-can mixer used for high viscosity vacuum mixing and dispersion requirements
Double Cone Blenders are most often used for the intimate dry blending of free flowing solids. The solids being blended in these units can vary in bulk density and in percentage of the total mixture. Materials being blended are constantly being intermixed as the Double Cone rotates. Normal cycle times are typically in the range of 10 minutes, however they can be less depending on the difficulty of blending.
The company has announced the completion of a new brochure describing their line of Sanitary Mixing, Blending, Drying and Dispersion equipment.
Ross is the leading supplier of Ribbon, Tumble and Vertical Blenders for dry powder blending and drying for the process industries. Many products including pharmaceuticals, foods, chemicals, fertilizers, plastics, pigments, and cosmetics are manufactured in Ross dry blending equipment.
MIXING AND BLENDING NEWS
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![!Double-Cone-300]( "Ross Stocks Sanitary Double Cone Blenders")
Ross Stocks Sanitary Double Cone Blenders The Double Cone Blenders design is most often used for the intimate dry blending of free flowing solids. The solids being blended in these units can vary in bulk density and in percentage of the total mixture. -
![dualagitatorPD.jpg]( "New Model PowerMix Design Offered By Ross")
New Model PowerMix Design Offered By Ross Ross now offers a new design of the PowerMix (Planetary Disperser) for the mixing of viscous mixtures requiring a combination of slow and high-speed agitation. -
Ross Appoints New Vice President Executive Vice President has announced the promotion of John Paterson to the position of Vice President – Ross Mixing Inc. located in Pt. St. Lucie, Florida.
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![ross100cuft]( "Ross Completes Vacuum Paddle Blender")
Ross Completes Vacuum Paddle Blender Charles Ross & Son Company has recently completed and shipped a horizontal Paddle Blender -
Ross Offers New VersaMix Design Ross has announced the completion of a new Dual-Shaft VersaMix design incorporating a special helical agitator and high speed dispersion blade
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![jpg.jpg]( "Charles Ross Announces New Solids Powder Wetting System Offered")
Charles Ross Announces New Solids Powder Wetting System Offered Charles Ross & Son Company, the world leader in rotor/stator mixing technology, recently announced a new in-line powder induction system. -
![ANR-system-300.jpg]( "Ross Introduces Sanitary Mixing Systems")
Ross Introduces Sanitary Mixing Systems Charles Ross & Son Company, the leader in specialty mixing and dispersion equipment, is now offering complete sanitary mixing and dispersion systems. -
![RossDPPM-2.jpg]( "New Mixing System Introduced By Ross")
New Mixing System Introduced By Ross Charles Ross & Son Company recently introduced a new mixing and dispersion system. The new system combines a Ross High Shear Mixer and a specially designed PowerMix for use in manufacturing fine dispersions. -
Ross VersaMix Supplied With Integrated Vacuum System Ross Mixers are used for processing a wide range of materials in many different industries. While processing, the mixer can provide a sealed processing environment to enable processing under vacuum
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![Ross-Ribbon-Blender-(42B-Mo]( "New Ribbon Blenders Ideal For Powders And Raw Materials")
New Ribbon Blenders Ideal For Powders And Raw MaterialsCharles Ross & Son Company has introduced the Ross 42B Model Ribbon Blenders, which are used for straightforward blending of powders or other solid raw materials with a bulk density of 35 lbs/cu.ft. or lower.
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![Ross-Planetary-Dual-Dispers]( "Ross Hits Sales Milestone In The Battery Industry")
Ross Hits Sales Milestone In The Battery IndustrySince introducing the world’s first change can mixer over 100 years ago, Ross recently continues to innovate and develop new solutions in mixing.
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![Ross-Sanitary-Ribbon-Blende]( "Ross Expands Ribbon Blender Inventory")
Ross Expands Ribbon Blender InventoryFollowing its largest inventory expansion to date, Charles Ross & Son Company announces that over 80 Ribbon Blenders, sized for different working volumes and bulk densities, are now available from stock.
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Mixing & Blending Control System Literature Available From Ross Ross has announced the completion of new 14-page literature covering its line of Control Systems used with Mixing, Blending, Drying and Dispersion equipment.
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![Ross Offers Special Paddle Mixer]( "Ross Offers Special Paddle Mixer")
Ross Offers Special Paddle Mixer Charles Ross & Son Company recently completed a special vacuum mixer for slow speed blending of medium to high viscosity materials...
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Ross Introduces Laboratory High Viscosity Disperser Model PBA-2
Ross introduces a Laboratory High Viscosity Disperser featuring interchangeable bow-tie and paddle blades driven by a 2HP explosion-proof, VFD-capable motor. Suitable for use with standard 5-gallon pails, this bench-top mixer is ideal for thorough blending of fluids with very different viscosities, quickly resuspending dense solids that have settled during transport or storage, preparing thick paste-like formulations and other similar applications.
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Ross Mixing Expands Manufacturing Plant In Florida Ross Industries Inc. announced the approval to expand its Ross Mixing Inc. manufacturing plant in Port St. Lucie, FL. The expansion will add nearly 12,000 sq. ft. to the existing building.
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![Ross-Horizontal-Paddle-Blen]( "Ross Announces Heavy-Duty Horizontal Paddle Blender")
Ross Announces Heavy-Duty Horizontal Paddle BlenderCharles Ross & Son Company, a manufacturer of mixing, blending, drying and dispersion equipment since 1842, accepts custom fabrication projects for virtually any application.
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![Ross Ten Things You Should Know When Considering A Tumble Blender]( "10 Things You Should Know When Considering A Tumble Blender")
10 Things You Should Know When Considering A Tumble BlenderWhether you're considering a tumble blender for your process or shopping for a suitable piece of blending equipment, here are 10 things you should think about before the making final decision.
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![SlimA.jpg]( "Ross Slim System Accelerates Powder Induction")
Ross Slim System Accelerates Powder Induction Charles Ross & Son Company, the world leader in rotor/stator mixing technology, offers a new in-line system that dramatically improves powder induction in a liquid stream. -
![Ross-Tumble-Blenders-(300-d.jpg]( "Fast Delivery Of V-Cone And Double Cone Tumble Blenders")
Fast Delivery Of V-Cone And Double Cone Tumble BlendersFully-equipped Ross V-Cone and Double Cone Tumble Blenders are now available from stock or with fast delivery times.
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Static Mixers Offered For Turbulent And Laminar Flow Mixing Charles Ross & Son Company, the leader in specialty mixing and dispersion equipment, offers two economical designs of its Static Mixers. The LPD, Low Pressure Drop model, is typically used for low viscosity turbulent flow mixing of fluids and for gas-liquid, gas-gas mixing. This design is offered in many materials of construction up to 60 inches diameter
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![abb]( "SmartStream Digital Conference Optimizing Technology For The Changing Face Of Industry")
SmartStream Digital Conference Optimizing Technology For The Changing Face Of IndustryAttend a single session or stay for the full virtual conference. This new digital conference, sponsored by ABB Automation & Power World, brings the latest industry insights straight to your desk or wherever you are, free of charge and with no travel required!
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![vertcal-blender.gif]( "Ross Vertical Blender Offers Gentle Blending Action")
Ross Vertical Blender Offers Gentle Blending Action The Ross Vertical Blender is ideal for the blending of easily degradable solids. The mixing screw rotates around the periphery of the cone, and simultaneously lifts materials from the bottom to the top of the blender -
![Charles Ross And Son Company Introduces Ross PowerMix Supplied With Control System]( "Charles Ross And Son Company Introduces Ross PowerMix Supplied With Control System")
Charles Ross And Son Company Introduces Ross PowerMix Supplied With Control System A Ross PowerMix was recently introduced with a special touch screen control system. The touch screen package allows easy user interface and entry of standard recipes' by operators.
