Helical Band
Product Introduction
A Helical Band is a high-efficiency mixing impeller characterized by one or more continuous spiral ribbon flights wound around a central shaft, designed to generate strong axial and radial flow patterns for uniform blending of high-viscosity materials. Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel or alloy steel and reinforced with a precision-applied Tungsten Carbide Coating on the ribbon surfaces, cutting edges, and shaft contact zones, this component delivers exceptional hardness, abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability under continuous heavy-duty operation. The Tungsten Carbide Coating forms a metallurgically bonded layer that preserves ribbon profile and surface finish even when processing highly abrasive pastes, slurries, and granular compounds, making it a preferred choice for manufacturers worldwide.
Applications
The Helical Band is widely used across global industries including chemicals, food and beverage, cosmetics, personal care, adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings, lithium battery materials, plastics, and mineral processing. It is particularly suited for blending high-viscosity materials such as pastes, creams, dough, putties, mastics, electrode slurries, and polymer compounds in planetary mixers, ribbon blenders, dual-shaft mixers, and tank agitators.
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 200mm to 2000mm |
| Length | 300mm to 3000mm |
| Base Material | SS304, SS316L, Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel |
| Wear Surface | Tungsten Carbide Coating |
| Number of Ribbons | 1, 2, or 3 |
| Pitch | Customizable |
| Coating Thickness | 0.05mm to 0.3mm |
| Surface Hardness | 1100 HV to 1500 HV |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 200 RPM |
| Temperature Range | -20C to 200C |
| Certification | CE, ISO 9001 |
Advantages
FAQ
Q1: What materials can a Helical Band mix?
A: The band blends high-viscosity materials including pastes, creams, dough, putties, mastics, electrode slurries, and polymer compounds across chemical, food, cosmetic, adhesive, battery, and mineral processing industries.
Q2: Why is Tungsten Carbide Coating applied to the Helical Band?
A: The coating is applied to ribbon surfaces and cutting edges to provide superior abrasion resistance, maintaining precise wall clearance up to five times longer than standard stainless steel bands.
Q3: What configurations and sizes are available?
A: Single, double, or triple ribbon designs are available with diameters from 200mm to 2000mm, lengths up to 3000mm, and customizable pitch to match specific mixing requirements.
Q4: Can the Helical Band fit different mixer brands?
A: Yes, customizable shaft couplings, mounting flanges, and wall-scraper attachments are available, and the band can be engineered to fit all major planetary mixers, ribbon blenders, and tank agitator brands.
Product Introduction A Helical Band is a high-efficiency mixing impeller characterized by one or more continuous spiral ribbon flights wound around a central shaft, designed to generate strong axial and radial flow patterns for uniform blending of high-viscosity materials. Manufactured from high...