Multi-shaft mixer is an industrial mixing device equipped with multiple agitating shafts that rotate simultaneously. Multi-shaft mixers are designed to handle a wide range of materials and are commonly used in various industries for blending, dispersing, emulsifying, and homogenizing processes.
The defining feature of a multi-shaft mixer is its incorporation of two or more agitator shafts. These shafts can rotate independently or synchronously.
Each agitator shaft may be equipped with different types of mixing elements. The choice of mixing elements depends on the desired mixing effect and the properties of the materials.
Multi-shaft mixers often have variable speed controls, allowing operators to adjust the rotational speed of each shaft independently. Some also allow for changes in the rotational direction of the shafts.
Multi-shaft mixers are capable of providing high shear mixing, making them suitable for applications that require thorough dispersion and blending of materials.
Some multi-shaft mixers feature scrapers or wipers attached to the agitator shafts. These help in preventing material build-up on the shafts and vessel walls, ensuring efficient mixing.