Phoenix Equipment is a global buyer and seller of Nauta mixers and conical screw mixers from leading manufacturers such as:
- Hosokawa Vrieco
- Krauss Maffei
- Mikrons
- Littleford-Day
- Bolz-Summix
- and many others.
What is a Nauta Mixer?
The Nauta Mixer is named after J.E. Nauta, who developed the first conical mixer in 1946.
Nauta mixers (also known as a vertical screw blender or conical screw mixer) are used for the delicate blending of dry powders, pigments, resin, pastes and creams. Its vertical design means it can fit more easily into laboratories, factories and warehouses where space is at a premium.
The conical design with planetary screw agitators is also a smart alternative to horizontal mixers, since a Nauta mixer requires less horsepower to accomplish the same mixing operations.
How Does a Nauta Mixer Work?
A Nauta mixer consists of two long screws located within a cone-shaped vessel that convey product from the bottom to the top of the vessel. The screw is fixed to an arm that rotates around the vessel and causes convective shear and mixing. These actions result in a distinctive and thorough three-dimensional mixing process.
In short, the convective mixing method is created by these three actions:
- Axial mixing by the screw
- Tangential mixing by the arm
- Radial mixing caused by the conical shape of the vessel
It is these three actions that ensure:
- high mixing efficiency
- gentle product treatment
- the highest level of mixing accuracy without distortion of the product
What Industries or Applications Use Nauta Mixers?
Industries that use nauta mixers include: pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, paint, pigmentation, cement and aggregate, chemical, ink, confectionery, cosmetics, latex, rubber, food, ferrite and mineral.
Nauta Mixer Features
Based on the application, different tapered screw blades and lump breakers might be used, as well as different types of discharge valves, doors and gates.
Why Choose a Used Nauta Mixer?
There are a number of benefits when you purchase used mixing equipment.
Affordability
First and foremost, used Nauta mixers are more affordable than new ones, perfect for a company on a tight budget. When purchasing used industrial equipment, savings can range from 30% - 70%.
Built for Life
Industrial equipment such as a used Nauta mixer is built for long life and heavy use. That means your used equipment may easily have decades worth of use ahead of it.
Rigorous Testing
At Phoenix, we use the most exacting criteria when buying used Nauta mixers. Experts with decades of collected experience put all mixers through a vigorous inspection, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Sell Us Your Used Mixing Equipment
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