ResonantAcoustic® Mixing (RAM) is a new technology that is revolutionizing mixing. Many constraints and limitations inherent with other mixing processes do not exist with RAM.

RAM is replacing conventional mixing technologies such as impeller mixers, high-speed mixers, low-shear mixers, ribbon blenders, and planetary mixers.

RAM mixing is rapid, thorough and consistent. In addition, RAM offers:

Versatility:

RAM thoroughly mixes all types of materials including gases, liquids, solids, powders, pastes and pellets. RAM can mix extremely high viscosity materials, beyond 100 million cP. Click here to see application examples.

RAM mixing does not use impellers. It is a non-invasive mixing process that can be performed in sealed mixing vessels. There is considerable flexibility in the types and sizes of vessels that can be used. RAM mixers are sold with standard mixing vessels, but some materials may be mixed in plastic containers, steel pails, or drums. We will design custom mixing vessels to meet a customer's specific requirements.

Faster batch cycles:

RAM technology rapidly fluidizes the entire vessel resulting in much faster mix times than impeller mixing. In addition, the down-time between batches is reduced since there are no impellers to clean. In some cases, disposable mixing vessels can be used, eliminating the need to clean the mixing vessel.

Time consuming material transfer steps are eliminated when products are mixed in the shipping containers.

Reduce process waste:

Elimination of clean up and material transfer steps means that there is less product loss with RAM mixing. Mixing vessels can be dedicated to specific colors or products, and thus, reduce contamination. Sensitive or sterile materials can be safely mixed in sealed vessels.

Vessel sizes can be varied to adjust to varying production quantities. Small or large batches can be mixed on the same mixer. This reduces waste and the cost of carrying excess inventory.

Simplify scale up:

ResonantAcoustic® Mixing is the only non-intrusive mixing process that can be scaled directly from the bench to the production floor. Mixing conditions established on the benchtop LabRAM are the same as those that are used in production. Click here to see an example of how easily RAM scales up.

Enabling new process and formulation options:

RAM's unique mixing mechanics coupled with flexibility in the design of the mixing vessel, allows the reformulation of products around new manufacturing processes.

Thermally sensitive materials can be mixed quickly and thoroughly without risking unwanted property changes. RAM generates a fluidized system with small vortices that homogenize materials with less heat generation than occurs in impeller systems, where mixing is localized in high shear areas around the impeller.

RAM can mix extremely high viscosity materials, e.g. beyond 100 million cP. This means that some materials may not have to be preheated before mixing; solvent loadings can be reduced; or filler loadings can be increased.