Industrial Mixers
PerMix Sigma Mixer
PerMix Sigma Mixers & Sigma Mixers & Extruders
The PerMix PSG Series Sigma Mixer—also known as the Double Sigma Mixer or Double Z Blade Mixer—is specifically designed for mixing and kneading materials with extremely high viscosities, typically exceeding 500,000 cps. Its robust construction and powerful twin-blade action make it ideal for applications requiring intensive shear and thorough blending of dense, sticky, or elastic materials.
Sigma Mixer & Extruder Introduction
🔹 PerMix Sigma Mixers: Engineered for Every Industry
PerMix Sigma Mixers, also known as Double Sigma or Double Z Blade Mixers, are designed for high-viscosity mixing, kneading, and extrusion. With custom options for sanitary, explosion-proof, and heavy-duty applications, they serve industries including pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, and mining.
🔹 Tailored Designs for Industry-Specific Needs
- ✅ Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical: 316L stainless steel, FDA seals, CIP/SIP, and cGMP compliance for ointments, creams, and APIs.
- ✅ Hazardous Environments: ATEX-certified, explosion-proof motors, sealed enclosures, and anti-static designs for volatile chemicals.
- ✅ Heavy-Duty Applications: Hardox, Hastelloy, or titanium options for abrasive or corrosive compounds in construction or specialty chemicals.
🔹 Advanced Performance Features
- ✅ Vacuum mixing & drying for moisture-sensitive materials
- ✅ Heating & cooling jackets with dual-zone temperature control
- ✅ Optional integrated extruder for continuous discharge & shaping
- ✅ PLC/HMI automation with recipe storage and real-time monitoring
🔹 Applications Across Industries
- ✅ Pharma & Nutraceuticals: Mixing APIs, vacuum drying, semi-solid prep
- ✅ Food & Confectionery: Kneading dough, blending chocolates, nut butters
- ✅ Chemical & Polymer: Adhesives, sealants, synthetic compounds
- ✅ Industrial & Mining: Abrasive slurries, refractories, high-wear composites
🔹 Why Choose PerMix Sigma Mixers?
- ✅ Decades of engineering expertise & global support
- ✅ Fully customizable designs to fit any process
- ✅ Scalable from lab models to industrial production lines
- ✅ Built for durability using premium materials: 304/316SS, Hardox, Hastelloy, titanium
- ✅ Turn-key setup with training, optimization, and after-sales support
💡 Need a robust, high-performance mixer? Contact PerMix today for a customized solution that meets your unique mixing and kneading requirements—engineered to outperform the competition.
Sigma Mixer Working Principles
🔹 Working Principle of PerMix Sigma Mixers & Sigma Mixer Extruders
PerMix Sigma Mixers and Sigma Mixer Extruders are engineered for high-viscosity processing in industries like pharmaceuticals, adhesives, rubber, food, and specialty chemicals. With advanced features such as vacuum capability, thermal control, and optional extrusion systems, they deliver consistent, high-performance results for demanding applications.
🔹 How the Sigma Mixer Works
- ✅ Intensive Shearing & Kneading: Dual Z-shaped blades rotate at varying speeds to stretch, fold, and compress material, ensuring homogeneity even at viscosities over 500,000 cps.
- ✅ Adjustable Speed Control: Variable-speed motors adapt mixing intensity to suit your product’s rheology—from gentle folding to aggressive kneading.
- ✅ Vacuum Integration: Removes trapped air during mixing, ideal for pharmaceuticals, adhesives, and food pastes.
- ✅ Thermal Regulation: Heating/cooling jackets support polymerization, solvent recovery, and temperature-sensitive processes.
🔹 How the Sigma Mixer Extruder Works
- ✅ Kneading with Built-In Extrusion: Combines traditional Sigma mixing with continuous extrusion for shaping, compacting, or downstream transfer.
- ✅ Streamlined Discharge: Material is automatically pushed through a screw or die—reducing manual handling and improving batch consistency.
- ✅ Precision & Efficiency: Customizable die plates ensure consistent size, shape, and density.
Ideal for: Sealants, rubber compounds, putties, adhesives, and high-viscosity polymer-based formulations.
🔹 Key Advantages of PerMix Sigma Mixers
- ✅ Deep Z-Blade Mixing: Achieves faster, more uniform blending with reduced batch times.
- ✅ Vacuum, Jacketed & ATEX-Ready: Designed for sensitive, heated, or explosive environments.
- ✅ Material Options: Stainless steel (304/316L), Hardox, Hastelloy, or titanium for demanding applications.
- ✅ Automation & Control: PLC/HMI integration enables recipe storage, real-time monitoring, and automation.
- ✅ Sigma Mixer Extruder Benefits: Continuous processing, reduced labor, minimal waste, and improved discharge control.
🔹 Why Choose PerMix?
- ✅ Engineered for Performance: Decades of experience, German-Israeli innovation, and turn-key manufacturing.
- ✅ Fully Customized: Designed to your process, environment, and material requirements.
- ✅ Built to Last: Robust frames, abrasion-resistant components, and industry-leading durability.
- ✅ Global Support: Includes installation, commissioning, operator training, and ongoing maintenance.
💡 Need a complete mixing and extrusion solution? Contact PerMix today for expert guidance and a custom-engineered Sigma Mixer or Sigma Mixer Extruder tailored to your application.
Sigma Mixer Installation & Set Up
🔹 A Guide to Installing Your PerMix Sigma Mixer
Proper installation of your PerMix Sigma Mixer ensures optimal performance, extended equipment life, and consistent product quality. Whether for pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, or industrial applications, following these setup steps helps you start strong from day one.
🔹 Key Installation Steps
- ✅ Choose the Right Location: Install in a clean, well-ventilated area with safe flooring and enough space for access and maintenance.
- ✅ Verify Power Supply: Ensure correct voltage, grounding, and ATEX-rated connections if required.
- ✅ Inspect on Arrival: Check for transit damage and verify all components match the packing list before setup.
- ✅ Level the Foundation: Use a spirit level and solid base; anchor bolts recommended for heavy-duty use.
- ✅ Fill Lubricants: Add gearbox oil before startup and confirm all drive connections are secure.
- ✅ Blade & Trough Check: Blades are pre-installed—verify alignment and scraper clearance.
- ✅ Seal & Lubricate: Ensure all shaft seals are tight and apply manufacturer-approved lubricants to bearings and seals.
- ✅ Connect Electricals & Safety: Follow wiring diagrams, confirm emergency stop functions, and test safety interlocks.
- ✅ Run a Test Batch: Start with an unloaded run, then a small batch to fine-tune settings and detect any anomalies.
🔹 Ongoing Maintenance Tips
- ✅ Lubricate bearings and seals regularly
- ✅ Inspect blades, seals, and drive alignment
- ✅ Clean the mixing chamber after each batch
- ✅ Monitor control panels and electrical connections
💡 Routine maintenance ensures peak efficiency and prolongs the life of your sigma mixer machine.
🔹 Why Trust PerMix?
- ✅ Turn-Key Support: Installation, training, and process optimization from day one.
- ✅ Smart Automation: PLC/HMI integration and recipe control available.
- ✅ Global Reach: Technical support and spare parts across 60+ countries.
Need help with setup or commissioning? Contact PerMix for expert installation services and ongoing support tailored to your mixing needs.
Specifications
Options
🔹 Customizable Options for PerMix Sigma Mixers & Extruders
PerMix Sigma Mixers and Sigma Mixer Extruders can be fully customized to meet the specific needs of your process. From temperature control to ingredient handling, each mixer is built for maximum performance, safety, and versatility across industries like food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and adhesives.
🔹 Key Custom Features
- ✅ Heating & Cooling Jackets: Maintain precise process temperatures with steam, water, oil, or glycol. Available in single or dual-zone configurations.
- ✅ Thermal Control Arms: Direct heat or cooling into the product mass—ideal for high-viscosity applications needing fast, even temperature adjustment.
- ✅ Vacuum Integration: Enables air-free mixing, vacuum drying, and optional vapor recovery. Enhances product density, texture, and stability.
- ✅ ATEX/Explosion-Proof Construction: For volatile environments, featuring anti-static designs, sealed housings, and ExP motors & controls.
- ✅ Material Options: Choose from 304/316 stainless steel, Hastelloy, titanium, Hardox, or carbon steel—tailored for sanitary, corrosive, or abrasive applications.
- ✅ Ingredient Loading Systems: Includes manual, automatic dosing (via load cells), vacuum loading, or integrated bulk bag unloading for high-volume efficiency.
🔹 Built to Match Any Application
- ✅ High-viscosity materials like doughs, mastics, or putties
- ✅ Thermal-sensitive or solvent-based formulations
- ✅ Hazardous or flammable processing environments
- ✅ Abrasive or corrosive chemical blending
🔹 Why Choose PerMix?
- ✅ Engineered for performance, precision, and safety
- ✅ Flexible, industry-specific configurations
- ✅ Competitive pricing with premium construction and support
💡 Need a mixer built around your process? Contact PerMix today for expert guidance and a custom-configured Sigma Mixer or Extruder designed to exceed your expectations.
Advantages Of Vacuum In Sigma Mixers
🔹 Unveiling the Benefits of a Sigma Mixer with Vacuum
In today’s competitive industrial environment, the PerMix Sigma Mixer with Vacuum stands out as a next-generation solution—delivering high-precision mixing, enhanced product quality, and efficient batch processing. This powerful system is ideal for a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals and food to chemicals and polymers.
🔹 Why Choose a Sigma Mixer with Vacuum?
- ✅ Precision Mixing: Dual Z-blades and optional extrusion systems provide uniform blending of powders, pastes, and high-viscosity materials. Consistency is key in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications.
- ✅ Enhanced Homogeneity: The integrated vacuum system removes entrapped air and gases, reducing oxidation and improving product uniformity—resulting in a smooth, high-quality end product.
- ✅ Faster Processing Times: Vacuum accelerates air removal, shortening mixing and deaeration cycles, which boosts production output and reduces overall processing time.
- ✅ Energy-Efficient Operation: By improving thermal efficiency and reducing mixing resistance, vacuum functionality contributes to lower energy consumption and supports sustainable manufacturing goals.
- ✅ Versatile Across Applications: Perfect for rubber, plastics, adhesives, ceramics, sealants, and more. The vacuum sigma mixer easily adapts to the unique challenges of diverse industries.
- ✅ Reduced Material Waste: Uniform batch quality minimizes rework and product loss, optimizing raw material usage and reducing costs.
- ✅ Easy Cleaning & Maintenance: The vacuum system assists in faster cleanup, and the mixer’s accessible design allows for simple maintenance between batches—maximizing uptime.
🔹 A Smarter Investment for Smarter Manufacturing
The Sigma Mixer with Vacuum offers more than just mixing—it elevates your entire production process. Whether you’re processing adhesives, pharmaceutical compounds, or specialty materials, PerMix provides a reliable, high-performance solution that delivers results batch after batch.
💡 Ready to take your mixing operations to the next level? Contact PerMix today for expert advice on configuring a vacuum sigma mixer tailored to your specific needs.
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