MIXR
Magnetic Stirring System - redesigned from scratch
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US Patent pending technology
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The patent pending 'Daruma' (roly-poly)(precession) motion reduces vortex formation and enhances turbulence, greatly improving mass and heat transfer
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The stir bar exhibits spin (P) around its own axis,
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while precessing around axis (S) driven by the external magnetic field.
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Insights from CFD simulations have expanded the boundries of magnetic mixing
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High-shear type: optimized for low viscosity, high RPM
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High-turnover type: optimized for viscosity up to 1,500 cP
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Rod type: provides a standard magnetic mixing
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Selection Matrix
High-shear MIXR applications:
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Emulsion
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Suspension polymerization
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Cosmetic creams
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Ceramic slurries
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Polishing compounds
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Conductive inks
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Nanoparticle suspensions
High-turnover MIXR applications:
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Solid catalysts
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Powder in resin, paints, and creams
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Powdered flocculants
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Polymerization reaction
Comparison Chart
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Common Magnetic Stir Bar Types
Feature | FLXR Eng | Standard PTFE | PTFE Alternative |
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Outer Shell Material | PEN | PTFE | PEEK |
Association w/ PFAS | No | Yes | No |
Flow Character | Reduced-vortex | Vortex | Enhanced-vortex |
Viscosity Range | 1~1,500 cP | 1~500 cP | 1~1,170 cP |
Operating Temperature | -60~155 C | -100~225 C | -50~80 C |
Autoclave-able | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gamma sterilization | Yes | No | Yes |
EtO sterilization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mix Hard Insoluable Particles | Yes | Not Recommended | Yes |
Est. Carbon Footprint | 3.4 kg CO2 eq/kg | 9.6 kg CO2 eq/kg | 7.6 kg CO2 eq/kg |
Magnet | SmCo | AlNiCo | NdFeB |
Flow Direction | Axial/Radial | Radial | Radial |
Mixing Technology Performance Matrix
Sterilizing PEN Labware
“Using SBE makes my LDH synthesizing process simpler and results in higher crystallinity, which XRD has demonstrated. SBE provides sufficient shear and turnover for distributing all LDH nuclei in the alkali solution.”
S. Zhang, TW
