Any time you’re talking about mixing, you’re going to find people who are routinely developing problems in the process, and on your plant floor, nothing is more frustrating both for you and your employees. Is there anything you can do to end the issue? Absolutely. Try these steps.

1. Make Sure You Have the Right Static Mixer: Not all static mixers are created equally. Instead, some are designed only to make your life a bit more frustrating. If you’re utilizing outdated technology that is slowing your production process, it’s time to look into a stronger solution. Komax’s Triple Action static mixer includes patented technology to help avoid many of the problems people face when they’re dealing with static mixers.
2. Make Sure Your Static Mixer is Big Enough: The right mixer can make all the difference in the world, but if it’s not big enough, you’re still going to be facing problems, so size your mixer carefully. Your best bet is to start by calculating the Reynolds number (Re) using the equation Re = 3157QS/µD, then the velocity (V) using V= .408Q/D2 feet/sec. Q shoudl be your flow rate in US GPM. S should be your specific gravity. µ should be your viscosity in CP and D is the inner diameter of the pipe in inches. Take a look at our graphs on site once you have these numbers, and we can help you take it from there.

Call Us: Your best bet when you’re struggling is to give us a call immediately. We’ll help you solve any static mixing issues you may have encountered in the past. With better products in stock now and the ability to customize virtually anything we make, we’re here to ensure your productivity numbers go through the roof fast. To learn more, contact us today.