What is a vacuum planetary mixer ?
Importance of vacuum
Vacuum refers to the stirring process being conducted under negative pressure (with air removed). This serves several key purposes:
Eliminating air bubbles: This prevents air from mixing into the material, which is crucial for the production of bubble-free products such as adhesives and lithium-ion battery slurries.
Accelerated degassing: Vacuuming makes it easier to extract air bubbles from within the material.
Prevention of oxidation: This prevents heat-sensitive or easily oxidizable materials (such as certain cosmetics and pharmaceuticals) from deteriorating or discoloring during high-temperature mixing.
Importance of planetary mixing
Application of vacuum planetary mixers
The applications of planetary mixers are primarily divided into four major industries.
New Energy and Electronics Industry:
Lithium-ion battery anode/cathode slurries, electronic pastes (conductive silver paste, aluminum paste), semiconductor encapsulation adhesives, LED/LCD encapsulation adhesives
Chemical and New Materials Industry:
Silicone sealants/glass sealants, polyurethane sealants, thermal grease, adhesives, nanomaterials, and graphene
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Food Processing Industries:
Ointments, high-end creams, toothpaste, and condiments
Universities, Research Institutes, and Corporate R&D Centers:
New material formulation experiments, small-batch pilot production, and performance testing of materials
