Pro gress in pro c ess0 pages

Progress in process
Mixer optimisation in PVC processing

Higher performance requirements, new raw material

Parameters, processes, performances

properties, a modified process sequence or increasing

The optimisation of a mixer requires an overall view of all

quality demands – there are numerous reasons for

parameters. Due to the interaction of e.g. mixing tool

adjusting the parameters of a production line. Often the

configuration / filling level / raw material properties each

material preparation as first step in the process chain is

modification always interferes with all other parameters,

not considered properly. However in particular an

too. The key value for each modification is the required

optimised mixture is the key to reproducible top-level

quality of the mixed product.

results. For these optimisations the MTI expert engineers
provide technical advice based on their long-term know-

As a first step the actual state is carefully analysed to

how in process technology – regardless of the mixer’s

disclose error sources and present possible solutions.

type and brand.

Often it is necessary to refurbish worn parts or modify the
mixing tools by changing the geometry of the blades in
order to improve the mixing effect or increase the friction
input.

MTI Mischtechnik International GmbH · Ohmstraße 8 · D-32758 Detmold
Tel. +49 (5231) 914 0 · Fax +49 (5321) 914 299 · info@mti-mixer.de · www.mti-mixer.de

07/2011