Static mixer GX series

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The GX static mixer has been used successfully for the laminar flow mixing and/or dispersion of viscous fluids for over 25 years. It is a high performance static mixer capable of mixing materials with equal or very large differences in viscosity and volumetric ratio. Mixing is accomplished in a short length with a very high degree of mixing. Mixing Capabilities Mix fluids with similar viscosity Mix fluids with high and low viscosity (1 million : 1) Mix fluids with large differences in volumetric ratio (1,000 : 1) Disperse and mix polymers with blowing agents Thermal homogenization Viscosity homogenization Applications Polymer manufacture and processing Two (2) component viscous materials such as Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), adhesives, polysulfide, sealants, epoxy resins, polyurethanes, etc. Plastics Extrusion Food processing Geometric Configuration Variables The standard GX mixing element (Figures #1 -3) is constructed with 8-mixing bars across its diameter and with a 45o blade angle relative to the pipe axis. Depending on process requirements, the number of mixing bars and the blade angle can vary (Figures #4 - 5). Materials of Construction, Housings and End-Connections The GX static mixer can be supplied in most materials of construction, pipe/tube housings with virtually any end connection (Figure #6). GX-P mixing elements in 9.8 mm outside diameter size are also available in plastic construction (Figure #7). History of GX Static Mixing Structure The X-Grid static mixer structure was invented by Bayer AG of Leverkusen, Germany in the early 1980's.