Inversion Machines Ltd.

88 Mixer Information Page

A High Performance Mixer
For Industry and Research

The Principle:
Based upon the Schatz inversion kinematic, the 88 Mixer uses a highly-ordered form of 3-dimensional motion that brings

centrifugal centripetal forces into a state of dynamic balance, resulting

in an ideal mixing environment.

The Result:
Rapid and accurate mixing of dry or liquid ingredients in all ratios,

regardless of their specific weight. Very little free container space is

required. Depending on the materials mixed, container volume is up to

98% usable.
The Advantages:
Dust-free and sterile operation. Ingredients stay in closed and removable containers. Downtime is greatly reduced; no hopper

cleaning is necessary. Results are fully reproducible, even in larger or smaller machine sizes. The unique motion is gentle and

non-destructive, allowing the 88 Mixer to be used with delicate and easily damaged materials. Recommended also for

ball-milling applications, especially for fine or extra-fine grinding, or with abrasive materials for polishing and de burring.

Smaller containers of your choice can be mounted in the machines using an optional adjustable clamping mechanism.

Container Clamping Systems:

Two adjustable clamping mechanisms are

available to permit mixers to handle containers

smaller than the maximum size specified for

mixer. The first system, used in the 4.5 liter

Model 1 (shown left) and the two liter model,

consists of a vortex of rubber cords that can be

easily adjusted to envelop and firmly secure any

shape or size of container.

Our second system is used in the larger mixers.

This uses 2 rubber-line curved adjustable clamps

mounted on acme threaded rods which move

inwards from opposite sides of the carrier

( adjusted with removable crank handles). This

feature is an optional extra in the Model 5, 10 and 25 mixers.

Evolution:
The 88 MIXER is a modern refinement of proven SWISS technology – one which has until now required a very complex and

expensive rhythmical (non-linear) drive system.

The 88 MIXER improves on the Swiss product by using a patened new Linear Induction Motor drive, which greatly

simplifies construction. In addition, our vertically positioned drive shafts improve dynamic stability.

The cost of our mixers is thereby substantially reduce and their reliability and performance is optimized.

The Linear Motor Drive (LMD):

To permit the rhythmical speed variation essential to the operation of Schatz

Incversion Kinematic, THE 88 MIXER employs a patened Linear Motor Drive

(LMD). This avoid the use of a complex oscillating drive system involving gears,

chains, and drive belts, all od which are subject to wear and require regular

maintenance. As a result of Linear Motro design, our mixer are virtually

maintenance-free.

In our drive system, one or more Linear Induction Motors(LIM’s) are mounted at

the periphery of a large-diameter drive wheel. The wheel componments are first

cut with the use of a sophisticated water-jet technology, and are thenassembled

and balanced. Because there is no direct mechanical connection between the drive
shaft and the motor – the connection is only magnetic – the drive shaft is able to

change speed without hindrance, and therefore to accurately follow the rhythmical

motions of the Invesion Kinematic.

Linear Induction Motors operate on standard three-phase electrical supply, and

their speed may be adjusted by using a conventional micro-inverter speed control.

Stainless-Steel Containers:
A range of open-ended stainless-steel containers are available for use with Models 5, 10, 25 and the Model 45 (shown above).

Please inquire.

Container Loading-Unloading:
Various lifting and handling devices are available to facilitate the loading and unloading of heavy containers.

Comparative Mixing Time Results With Other Types Of Mixers:

As you can see from the graph below the Inversion Mixer is not only very gentle and non-destructive but also very fast.

The rotation speed is approximately the same for each mixer.

Homogeneity = 0.9 (from mean) ² 0.9 (Mixture 60% Sulfisomidine, 40% Starch).

Source: Particulate Solids Flow Properties and Mixing By: R. Tawaski, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Montreal

Established Applications For Inversion Mixers:

Ceramics: Used as a batch powder blender for homogeneous mixing of ceramic, or ceramic and metal powders.

Ball Milling: Produces a wide range of new light materials by simply mixing two elemental powders and

mechanically milling them in a high energy environment.

Diamond Tools: Mixing of diamond powders and chips with binding agents.

Dyestuffs: Pigmenting, grinding, resin solutions, matching, shaking-out, special textile dyes.

Electronics: The mixing of powders for permanent magnets.

Electrical: Mixing of copper and graphite powders for carbon brushes Mixing of Teflon powders for wire

insulation.

Explosives: Millisecond fuses, tracer fuses, graphiting of explosives

Foodstuffs: Used as an industrial food mixer for processing pudding powders, baking powders.

Fuels: Mixing of solid and liquid fuels for rockets.

Gas Detection: Mixing of chemicals to form discoloration indicators.

Homeopathy: Used as a homeopathic tool for fine grinding. Also used for homeopathic mixing of tinctures and

for potentizing.

Deburring machine parts: Can be used as a Deburring machine to debur small machine parts without damage.

Medicine: Blood research, serum production.

 Powered Metallurgy: Tungsten carbide tools, metal and plastic powders.

Nuclear Chemistry: Manufacture of tracers, decontamination/absorption.

Paint mixer: Homogeneous mixing and pigment dispersion.

Pharmaceutical lab mixers: Preparation of homogeneous mixtures regardless of specific density.

Plastics: Coloring, solutions, reactions.

Pyrotechnics: Fuses for fireworks and signal rockets.

Research Institutes working in the following areas

Agriculture, albumin research, animal foodstuffs, atomic energy, bacteriology, beer, biochemistry, making biodynamic

preparations, biology, carbon, cement, chemistry of combustibles, chemistry of foodstuffs, civil engineering, dairy,

dermatology, effluent hygiene, electrometallurgy, fire resistant materials, fishery, foundry, geology, glass, grain, inorganic

chemistry, insecticides, isotopes, macro-molecular chemistry, material testing, metals, mineral oil chemistry, microbiology,

morphology, petrography, pharmacology, pharmacy, organic fertilizers, plant biology, plant chemistry, radio chemistry, soil

serology, textile chemistry, tropical medicines, veterinary medicine, virus research, wood chemistry, wool, X-Ray materials.

All can benefit from Inversion mixers which feature consistent and accurate results. The removable containers guarantees

generating a sterile mixing environment.

Please note: Mixing ingredients must be free flowing. Inversion Mixers are not suitable for mixing viscous materials.

Inversion Machines Ltd.

SPECIFICATIONS for All 88 MIXER Models
SPECIFICATIONS for the 2 Liter Model to the 15 Gallon 88 Mixer Models. See below for the 25 and 45 Gallon Models

Model Model 2 Model 4 Model 10 Model 22 Model 22L Model 45

Liters 2 4.5 10 22.5 22.5 45

Maximum 6" diameter. x 8" diameter x 8" diameter 12.25" diameter. x 2.25" diameter. 15" diameter . x

Container size: 8.5" (app. 2 Liters) 10" (app. 4.5 x10" (app. 10 15" (app. X 15" 19" (app.

Liters) Liters) 22.5Liters) (app.22.5Liters.) 45 Liters)

Maximum load: 10 Kg. 15 Kg. 25 Kg. 25 Kg. 50 Kg. 50 Kg.

Dimensions: width 22" width 29" width 29" width 39" width 39" width 47"

length 24" length 33" length 33" length 46.5" length 46.5" length 55.5"

height 25" with height 44" with height 30" with height 40" with height 40" with height 40" with

safety cover safety cover safety cover safety cover safety cover safety cover

closed, 39" open or 30" closed; 44" closed, 62" closed, 62" closed; 56"

open. closed open. open open open.

Gross weight: 45Kg. 60Kg. 60Kg. 205 Kg 205Kg. 300 Kg.

Speed: 10* to 90 r.p.m. 10* to 75 r.p.m. 10* to 75 r.p.m. 10* to 70 r.p.m. 10* to 70 r.p.m. 10* to 60 r.p.m.

Electrical 250 VA 500 VA 500 VA 500VA 1200 VA 1500VA

requirement:

Drive 1/4 h.p. gear 1/2 h.p. gear 1/2 h.p. gear 1/2 h.p. gear Uses One 1.0 Uses Two 3/4

system: motor, speed motor, speed motor, speed motor, speed h.p. LIM (Linear h.p. gear
 modulated by a modulated by a modulated by a modulated by a Induction Motor) motors, speed

belt driven belt driven belt driven belt driven modulated by a

elliptical drive elliptical drive elliptical drive elliptical drive belt driven

wheel. wheel. wheel. wheel. elliptical drive.

Inversion Machines Ltd.

SPECIFICATIONS for All 88 MIXER Models
SPECIFICATIONS for the 2 Liter Model to the 15 Gallon 88 Mixer Models. See below for the 25 and 45 Gallon Models

Model 45L Model 75 Model 75L Model 150 Model 150 L Model 220 Model 220 L

45 75 75 150 150 220 220

15" diameter . x 15" diameter x 15" diameter x 24" diameter . x 24" diameter . x 24" diameter x 36" 24" diameter x 36"

19" (app.45 Liters) 24" (app.75 Liters) 24" (app.75 Liters) 24" (app.150 liters) 24" (app. 150 (app. 220 liters) (app. 220 liters)

liters)

100 Kg. 75 Kg. 120 Kg. 150 Kg. 250Kg 220 Kg. 350 Kg.

width 47"; length width 47" length width 47" length width 79" length width 79" length width 79" length width 79" length

55.5" height 40" 55.5" height 40" 55.5" height 40" 73" height 60" 73" 73" 73"

with safety cover with safety cover with safety cover with safety cover height 60" with height 60" with height 60" with

closed; 56" open closed; 56" open. closed; 56" open. closed, 80" open. safety cover closed; safety cover closed; safety cover closed;

open: 80". 80" open.. 80" open.

300 Kg 300 Kg 300 Kg 600 Kg 660 Kg 620 kg 680 Kg

10 to 60 r.p.m. 10* to 55 r.p.m 10* to 55 r.p.m 10* to 50 r.p.m. 10 to 50 r.p.m. 10* to 40 r.p.m. 10 to 40 r.p.m.

2400 VA 1500VA 1500VA 3000VA 3600 >4800 VA 4000 VA 3600 VA > 4800

Uses two 1 h.p. two 3/4 h.p. Uses two 1 h.p. Two 1.5 h.p. gear uses three 1 h.p. uses two 2 h.p. gear uses three 1 h.p.

LIM's (Linear gear motor, LIM's (Linear motor, LIM's (Linear motor, LIM's

Induction Motors) Induction Motors) Induction Motors) (Linear Induction

and one 1 h.p. Motors)

pulse; and 1 1 h.p pulse

motors

* These mixers should not be run for long periods below this minimum speed.

NOTE: All models come with one hour timer, tachometer, safety circuit, and speed control as standard equipment.

The safety circuit shuts the mixer off when the cage is opened.