STATIC MIXER HEAD

摘要

A static mixer head (10) that provides not only distributive mixig, but also dispersive mixing. Distributive mixing is accomplished by providing a series of baffles (12) along the length of the mixing tube, each baffle being angled relative to the previous baffle. Dispersive mixing is accomplished by utilizing baffles (12) that define a converging pathway for the mixing materials. The converging pathway promotes elongation and corresponding dispersion of the mixing materials. In one embodiment, the baffles (12) are teardrop-shaped, and are arranged so that multiple baffles are generally parallel and adjacent to one another. Preferably, the baffles are oriented such that the mixing materials flow from the small tail portion (16) of the baffles (12) toward the larger head portion (14) of the baffles, thereby encountering a gradual compressive force and corresponding elongation.