Process area

High shear mixing

High shear mixers disperse powders, make emulsions and reduce particle size with a fast rotor inside a stator. Most questions are about mixing results, wear and seals.

Common topics

Lumps and undissolved powder
Emulsion stability and droplet size
Rotor and stator wear and replacement
Shaft seals, flush systems and leaks
Batch and inline mixer operation

Questions you can ask in LiveAccess

Which seal is fitted on this mixer? (with a photo of the nameplate)
How do I add xanthan gum without lumps?

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Answers in LiveAccess may be inaccurate or out of date. Always confirm safety-critical steps against your site procedures or with a TPS engineer.

Troubleshooting guides

Guides for high shear mixing.

Guide

High shear mixer seal leaks: causes and checks

A leaking shaft seal on a high shear mixer is one of the most common maintenance calls.

Guide

Lumps and undissolved powder after mixing: causes and checks

Lumps, often called fish-eyes, form when powder is wetted on the outside before it is dispersed.

Questions about high shear mixing?

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