K N E A D E R M I X E R

 also known as Sigma mixer

Working principle

kneader mixer is machine that specializes in mixing and

kneading substances
kneader mixer/kneading reactor is a horizontal mixing
machine with two z-type blade.
Kneader Mixer:
These blades are driven by separate gears(motor) at
different speeds.
The reactor has one powerful motor and a speed reducer
to drive two blades.
This type of construction is because of the sticky nature of
mixing materials.
Mainly used to mix high viscosity materials like chewing
gums, toffees , rubber etc.
Advantages:

These mixers handle large volumes efficiently.

Many of these mixers are self cleaning.
Excellent mixing and kneading performance in case of
wet(or)pasty(or)viscous phases.
It's compact design minimizes space requirement.
It works at a fixed speed only which is favourable for
proper mixing.
Disadvantages:

Too much of friction is produced which results in

generation of huge amounts of heat.
So it is not helpful in mixing Heat-sensitive materials like
polymers etc.
Discharge of materials is sometimes difficult due to sticky
nature of feed given to mixer.