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Industrial Mixer for Graphite Mixing: A New Shipment and the Rise of Graphene Applications
2019-04-01
We're excited to announce that two double conical screw mixers have been successfully completed and are now primed for dispatch. These mixers, with a combined volume of 25 M3, are equipped with top - notch components such as ATEX - compliant ABB motors, SEW gearboxes, and limit switches.
Our S&L DSH conical screw mixer is a marvel of engineering. It features one long screw and one short screw. The long screw plays a crucial role in lifting the material upward, after which it cascades down under the influence of gravity. Simultaneously, the screw arms slowly move along the vessel, ensuring thorough mixing. Additionally, we can customize the mixer to meet specific needs, whether it's a heating or cooling jacket for temperature - sensitive processes or a vacuum - sealed environment.
These remarkable mixers have been ordered by the world - renowned AMG Mining Group. Their purpose to solve the batch - difference challenges in graphite mixing. Graphite, especially in its graphene form, has been a focal point in the study of new - type energy sources. Graphene, a two - dimensional honeycomb - structured carbon material with carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern, is incredibly stable due to its sp2 - hybridized carbon - carbon bonds.
The applications of graphene are far - reaching. It's commonly used in pencils, as a fire - retardant, in batteries, the metallurgical industry, and for brake pads. What's more, its use often leads to less environmental impact and enhanced sustainability.
Previously, the customer had been using mixers from HOSOKAWA. However, after expanding their operations in China, they chanced upon the Chinese brand S&L. We're extremely grateful for this cooperation and hold it in high regard. This partnership serves as strong evidence that S&L mixers are now a viable alternative to European - imported mixers.
One of the major technical hurdles in the development of graphite applications, especially graphene - related ones, is agglomeration. Single - layer graphene is so thin that it has a tendency to clump together. This agglomeration reduces the conductivity and specific surface area of graphene, thus hampering its performance in many applications.
In both domestic and international markets, numerous companies are ramping up their production and research efforts on graphene. It's only a matter of time before graphene becomes an integral part of our daily lives. At S&L, we're committed to collaborating with leading graphene - development companies to optimize the mixing process, contributing to the further growth and innovation of this exciting material.
