BATCH MIXERS

for Powders & Bulk Solids

Nobilta super-high-shear mixer

The Nobilta super-high-shear mixer is a multifunctional processing device for high speed, precision, powder mixing, particle surface modification and shape enhancement. It combines particles into composite materials by applying mechanical force in a dry process, without using a binder.

The Nobilta is suitable for processing powders from nano to micron size, particle design and particle treatment in the nano range. It offers a compact design and high energy-efficiency.

Principle of operation

Mixing / dispersion typically requires the three mechanisms of convection, shear and diffusion. But for composing nanoparticles, an additional strong, mill-like mechanism (impact, compression, attrition) is required to overcome the strong agglomeration force of the nanoparticles. Typical mixers are biased towards one of the three mixing mechanisms, requiring additional equipment. The Nobilta however, combines mixing, composing, surface treatment and spheronization in one piece of equipment.

The Nobilta consists of a horizontal cylindrical vessel with a specially designed rotor rotating at a high speed of 30 m/s. The rotor configuration has been designed to exert impact, compression, and shear forces on each individual particle equally. Adjusting the rotor speed and run time controls the amount of processing (mixing, surface treatment) to the nanoparticles. The vessel is jacketed to prevent heat build-up when processing heat-sensitive materials at high energy levels, preventing sticking and degradation.

  • Composing
    Nano-scaled particles are permanently fused onto the surface of micron-scaled particles without binders, combining material properties of different particles into one particle to enhance chemical reaction, flowability, heat resistance, electric performance, and solubility.
  • Precision mixing (Dispersion)
    Enabling distributive and dispersive mixing in one apparatus to improve colour, tone, reactivity, calcination ability and mechanical intensity.
  • Shape enhancement (Spheronization)
    Improving round shape and reducing BET surface area for enhanced flowability and packing density.
  • Key features
    • Combines mixing, composing, surface treatment and spheronization in one machine
    • Suitable for particle design of nano-sized particles
    • Suitable for mixing a wide range of particle sizes from nano level to micron sizes
    • Suitable for processing heat-sensitive, abrasive, sticky, and hard to handle materials
    • Equipped with water-cooled jacket for even operating temperatures
    • Easy to dismantle for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning
    • Compact design
    • Low running cost
    • Optional: hard-surfaced and ceramic lined components
  • Applications

    The Nobilta super high shear mixer is ideal for processing heat-sensitive, sticky, and abrasive materials, including:

    • Batteries
    • Catalysts
    • Cosmetics
    • Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI)
    • Functional resins
    • Pigments
    • Toner
  • Models

    The Nobilta super high shear mixer is available in 5 different sized models. These models with their typical specifications are described below. Please note that all values are indicative only. Detailed information is available on request.

    Model[-]NOB-130NOB-300NOB-450NOB-600NOB-1000
    Batch volume [l] 0.5 10 30 100 300
    Length [mm] 750 2270 2400 2500 3500
    Width [mm] 450 800 1700 2000 2800
    Height [mm] 1100 1260 1600 1700 2300
    Max. motor speed [rpm] 6000 2600 1700 1100 780
    Max. motor power [kW] 5.5 30 55 110 200

Batch mixing systems

Hosokawa Micron has been developing innovative solids processing systems for more than a century. As a result, we can draw on an unparalleled amount of know-how when designing new powder mixing systems. In a powder mixing system, the equipment, process steps and interacting parameters must all work together as an integral solution in order to ensure the optimal functionality, quality and efficiency of your total system. That's why we carefully select, configure and integrate all the components and processes when designing a powder mixing system.

Testing & Process Development

Hosokawa Micron powder processing Test Centre in Doetinchem (Netherlands)

Our test and process development centre in the Netherlands offers unique possibilities for testing your product to determine the most efficient process, system or plant prior to final design. We can provide laboratory-level as well as production-sized trials.

Whether you wish to test a single machine or a complete powder processing system, the same skilled and experienced staff are here to help ensure that your requirements are met, and that you are entirely satisfied with the results.

We offer process equipment and technologies from individual units to large scale bespoke system solutions. Our principle is to deliver high performance yet affordable solutions that meet our customers' demands and long term challenges.

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Applications

The Nobilta super-high-shear mixer is ideal for a wide range of products. Here are a few examples:

Sustainable Processing Systems

Hosokawa Micron B.V. is certified according to ISO 14001. Our certification covers all environmental themes of ISO 14001: air, soil, energy, waste, water, noise and hazardous substances. In addition, Hosawa Micron was awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal for its sustainability achievements. EcoVadis determined that the company was among the top 15% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the special machinery industry.

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