Sigma Kneader Mixer For Chewing Gum Making | JCT Machinery

1. The Function of Double ∑-shaped Blades

The core components inside sigma kneader mixer are two ∑-shaped blades. These two blades run simultaneously in the mixing tank, usually one blade rotates faster than the other to provide different mixing effects. This asymmetric speed produces complex material flow, effectively improving the mixing efficiency.

2. Kneading and Shearing

When the material is placed in the mixing tank, ∑-shaped blades roll the material into the gap between the blades by rotation, and generate strong shear force and kneading. The material is repeatedly squeezed and stretched between the blades, resulting in the ingredients in the material fully contacting, mixing and kneading each other.

3. Stirring and Turning

Double blades rotate in opposite directions, pushing the material from both ends of the mixing tank to the middle, and turning it at the same time, so that the material in each area of the tank can be stirred by the blades. In this process, the material is not only kneaded, but also continuously brought to the upper and lower areas, forming a uniform turning and redispersion, so that the material can fully participate in the mixing no matter where it is in the tank.

1. Ability to Handle High-viscosity Materials

The base of chewing gum has very high viscosity and stickiness, and ordinary mixing equipment has difficulty in effectively handling these materials. Sigma kneader mixer is designed to handle high-viscosity and viscous materials. Double ∑-shaped blades can shear and knead these high-viscosity ingredients to make them evenly dispersed and mixed.

2. Temperature Control Function

The chewing gum base needs to maintain a certain temperature during the mixing process to chieve appropriate viscosity and fluidity. Sigma kneader mixer is usually equipped with a jacket heating or cooling system, which can soften the base material, prevent overheating or overcooling during the mixing process, ensure that the material is processed at an ideal temperature, and improve production efficiency and product quality.

3. Evenly Mix Complex Ingredients

The formula of chewing gum often includes multiple ingredients such as gum base, sugar, sweeteners, flavors, plasticizers, etc. Sigma kneader mixer can handle these materials with different physical properties and ensure that they are evenly mixed together without stratification, agglomeration, etc.

4. Improve the Plasticity and Chewiness of Chewing Gum

During the kneading process, sigma kneader mixer not only mixes the raw materials, but also changes the molecular structure of the materials through mechanical force, improving the elasticity and chewiness of the chewing gum. After being processed by the kneading machine, the toughness and plasticity of the chewing gum are greatly enhanced, ensuring that it has a good taste.

5. Handle High Loads and Large-scale Production

Modern chewing gum production usually requires large-scale production. JCT Machinery's sigma kneader mixer is designed to be sturdy and durable, capable of handling large amounts of high-viscosity materials and working continuously for a long time, suitable for industrial-scale chewing gum production. At the same time, we also have small sigma kneader mixers for sale, whih can be used for formula testing and trial production before large-scale production.