MultiPlane

MultiPlane® in mixing technology

At amixon®, MultiPlane® refers to the main mixing helix being designed with two or more strands. Alternatively, MultiPlane® can also refer to a segmented mixing spiral. In this case, the upper spiral relieves the lower one of the strain caused by material build-up whilst the mixing shaft rotates (the direction of rotation is clockwise when viewed from above). The main mixing spiral is supplemented by additional, leading spiral elements. This aids upward conveyance, effectively loosens the material being mixed and ensures a homogeneous distribution of particles throughout the mixing chamber.

A MultiPlane® mixing tool significantly influences the behaviour of bulk materials, as it reduces compaction, friction, displacement forces and shear stress. This is particularly advantageous for large batches and cohesive (sticky) bulk materials. Dry, damp or even wet powders are all loosened equally effectively.

The name ‘Multi Plane’ refers to several simultaneously active planes of motion and flow (analogous to the design of biplane aircraft). The specific spelling used by the amixon® brand reflects this technological feature.

This design was the subject of a patent held by amixon GmbH.