Planetary mixers are very strong mixing devices that can work with a lot of industrial solutions, including silicone. If you will be using the device on a pretty regular basis, these protocols should be observed so that you do not struggle or damage the mixer.
Maintain All Major Parts
Regardless of what solutions you end up working with using a planetary mixer, there will be some pretty important parts that require regular maintenance. These parts include the motor, mixing bowl, seals, and outer casing.
If you do your best to keep these parts clean and service them at the right times, they are not going to give you nearly as many problems. You will also feel better about using the planetary mixer with solutions since you will know for a fact you are caring for the right parts and helping this mixer work its best each time.
Stop Using If Loud Noises Are Being Made
There might be some noises that your planetary mixer makes from time to time. A little noise is perfectly normal and could just mean some loose parts or parts you need to lubricate. If your planetary mixer is making a lot of noise all the time, then you need to stop using the mixer.
Have a contractor look at the unit before you use the planetary mixer again. They need to see why the mixer is making the sounds that it is, which could be a damaged part or something wrong with how the mixer is set up. Their assessments will help you know what adjustments or repairs to make.
Be Aware of Expanding Solutions
There will be some solutions that ultimately expand inside the bowl of your planetary mixer while being manipulated by this equipment. You want to estimate this expansion rate so that you know how much of the solution to put inside the planetary mixer.
That's going to help ensure optimal performance compared to overloading the mixer, which would cause it to malfunction and eventually suffer a major problem. Find out what optimal quantity is right for the solutions you plan on mixing with this equipment.
Planetary mixers can help you achieve some great consistencies with different solutions, but you need to use these machines properly in order to get great results. Whatever planetary mixer you rely on, study it and its characteristics so that you know what proper performance looks like.
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