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Differences from Other Mixing and Defoaming Methods

Differences from Other Mixing and Defoaming Methods

Issues with Mixing and Defoaming by Other Methods

Mixing takes time
Materials are damaged
Defoaming cannot be performed
Precise mixing cannot be performed
There is a need for cleaning

The revolution-rotation type Kakuhunter
resolves these issues efficiently

There are various methods for mixing and defoaming.
The revolution-rotation type adopted for Kakuhunter allows no mixing of foreign matter because it operates in a sealed space with both containers and the machine.
In addition, continuous work involving material changes can be performed smoothly without damaging the materials.

Features of Other Mixing Methods

Propeller Type

Features and Disadvantages

Takes time in mixing
There is a loss of materials since the propeller and materials come in contact with each other
Materials are damaged since the composition is sheared by the propeller
Precise mixing cannot be performed
There is a need for cleaning
Defoaming cannot be performed

3-roll Type

Features and Disadvantages

Takes time in mixing
There is a loss of materials since the rolls and materials come in contact with each other
Not suitable for low-viscosity materials
There is a need for cleaning
There is a risk of being entangled in the rollers

Roller Type

Features and Disadvantages

Mixing takes time
There is a possibility that air bubbles may be generated during mixing and materials may be separated or precipitated during the preparation process
Not suitable for high-viscosity materials

Comparison with Other Mixing Methods

	Revolution-rotation Type (Kakuhunter)	Propeller Type	3-roll Type	Roller Type
Mixing Time	◎ Relatively short time	○ Relatively short time	△ Long time	△ Long time
Material Viscosity	◎ Low to high viscosity	◎ Low to medium viscosity	○ Medium to high viscosity	◎ Low to medium viscosity
Defoaming	◎ Centrifugal defoaming + vacuum	✕ Not possible	△ Having an effect	✕ Not possible
Mixing of Foreign Matter	◎ Container	△ Blade / container	△ Roll	◎ Container
Labor for Material Changes	◎ There is no need for cleaning	✕ Requires cleaning of the blades and tank	✕ Requires cleaning of the rolls	◎ There is no need for cleaning
Heat generation	△ Heat is generated*	△ Heat is generated	△ Heat is generated	○ Little heat is generated
Capacity	△ Dependent on container capacity	◎ High-volume processing is possible	△ Continuous processing is possible	○ High-volume processing is possible

*Controllable by setting the rotational speed

Features of Other Defoaming Methods

Vacuum Defoaming

Features and Disadvantages

Mixing cannot be performed
Liquid bubbles over since the liquid level rises
Work efficiency is low since precise defoaming takes time
Volume decreases due to volatilization
The composition of some materials may change.

Centrifuge

Features and Disadvantages

Mixing cannot be performed
Materials with different specific gravities separate
Fine bubbles remain in high-viscosity materials
Throughput is low

Comparison with Other Defoaming Methods

	Revolution-rotation Type (Kakuhunter)	Vacuum Desiccator	Centrifuge
Defoaming	◎ Vacuum	○ Vacuum	○ Centrifugal defoaming
Defoaming time	◎ Short time	△ Long time	◎ Short time
Material Viscosity	◎ Low to high viscosity	◎ Low to medium viscosity	△ Low viscosity only
Heat Generation	△ Slight heat is generated	◎ No heat is generated	△ Slight heat is generated
Syringe Compatibility	○ Compatible with 3cc ~ 360cc (depending on model)	△ Depending on container shape*	○ Depending on model