Static Mixer Selection Guide

There is no one static mixer design that is best suited for all process applications.  For this reason, StaMixCo manufactures a broad range of static mixer designs of different geometric structures. 
 
Below is a short guide that will help you identify the best type of static mixer for the specific process function that your application falls under.  We have taken the liberty of pointing out the design that in our opinion is best for each process function based on our experience in the industry, cost, process suitability, and many other factors.  Please keep in mind that your opinion may change based on specific requirements and constraints for a particular application.
 
Process Functions fall under the below basic categories:Laminar Flow (High Viscosity Materials
  • High Viscosity Mixing
  • High – Low Viscosity Mixing
  • Heat Transfer Enhancement
  • Plug Flow Reactors
Turbulent Flow (Low Viscosity Materials
  • Low Viscosity Liquids Mixing
  • Gas Mixing
  • Dispersion of Immiscible Liquids
  • Gas-Liquid Contacting
 

Laminar Flow (High Viscosity) Process Applications

  • High Viscosity Mixing
      · Injection Molding: Type SMN Mixing Nozzle
      · Extrusion: Type SMB-R static mixer
      · High Degree of Mixing in a Short Length: Type GX or Type GXR
      · Medium Degree of mixing in small diameters: Type HT
      
  • High – Low Viscosity Mixing
      · Type GX
      
  • Heat Transfer Enhancement
      · 1” and larger tubes: Type GX or Type GXL heat exchangers
      · 1” and smaller tubes: Type HT heat exchanger mixing elements
      
  • Plug Flow Reactors
      · Type GX or Type GXL
 

Turbulent Flow (Low Viscosity) Process Applications

  • Low Viscosity Liquids Mixing
      · 2” and smaller: Type HT or Type GV
      · 2” and larger: Type GV 
         
  • Gas Mixing
      · 2” and smaller: Type HT or Type GV
      · 2” and larger: Type GV
         
  • Dispersion of Immiscible Liquids
      · 2” and smaller: Type HT or Type GV
      · 2” and larger: Type GV