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With the sunset of Morehouse Cowles, DisperseTech now offers compatible impeller blades for legacy mixers. Customers can find replacements for Cowles Hi-Shear, Poly-Peller, Hi-Vane, and Pick impellers—engineered for the same performance, quality, and material options trusted for decades.]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:54:15 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/morehouse-cowles-compatible-impeller-blades.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/morehouse-cowles-compatible-impeller-blades.html 0
In the dynamic world of mixing processes, the efficiency of your equipment can make or break your operations. Enter dispersion blades, the unsung heroes of industrial mixing. These specialized tools are designed to enhance mixing efficiency, ensuring that even the most challenging materials achieve uniform consistency. While dispersion blades can be used in many mixing processes, their real utility lies in dispersion and emulsification. These processes rely on high shear to break agglomerates and or emulsify non miscible liquids. To achieve these shear rates, dispersion blades are run at speeds significantly higher than those of other mixers. Whether you’re working with viscous pastes, powders, or liquids, understanding how to unleash the full power of dispersion blades can revolutionize your production process. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the mechanics of dispersion blades, exploring their designs, applications, and best practices for optimal performance. With insights that cater to both novices and seasoned professionals, you'll discover how to elevate your mixing techniques and drive productivity like never before. Ready to maximize your mixing efficiency? Let’s get started!]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/unleashing-the-power-of-dispersion-blades-a-comprehensive-guide-to-enhanced-mixing-efficiency.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/unleashing-the-power-of-dispersion-blades-a-comprehensive-guide-to-enhanced-mixing-efficiency.html 0
The following tables show standard dimensions for keys and their grooves.]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:40:26 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/keyway-chart.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/keyway-chart.html 0
To produce the best quality dispersion in the least amount of time, an investment casting dispersion blade must be a durable high-shear blade.]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:41:56 -0500 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/investment-casting-high-shear-dispersers.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/investment-casting-high-shear-dispersers.html 0
Viscosity Conversion table comparing some of the typical viscosity scales used in Paint and Coatings including: Poise, Stokes, Ford Cup, Zahn Cup, and Krebs]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 17:36:48 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/viscosity-conversion.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/viscosity-conversion.html 0
In the Malcomizing heat treating process the passive oxide surface film of the stainless steel is broken down to permit nitrogen diffusion into the steel, at relatively low temperatures. This increases the Hardness to around 64-68 Rockwell C.]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:43:02 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/malcomizing.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/malcomizing.html 0
The blade diameter should be roughly 1/3rd the diameter of the vessel...]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:33:31 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/dispersion-blade-diameter.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/dispersion-blade-diameter.html 0
Most dispersion blades are formed from a circular disk of material, typically 304 stainless steel. Teeth are formed around the perimeter of the disk by cutting slits into the disk and bending the resulting tabs.]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:13:53 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/dispersion-blade-designs.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/dispersion-blade-designs.html 0
Beyond impeller bore configurations, with the Conn styles as well as other louvered or vented styles open area in the center of the impeller must also be considered. Typically, reinforcing discs, taper plates, sandwich the blade to stiffen the disperser disc. Due to the louver placement on the conn blade, the size of these disks, and with small sizes - the diameter of the mounting hub must be considered.]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:56:30 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/louvered-blade-mounting-consideration.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/louvered-blade-mounting-consideration.html 0
The design of a dispersion system begins by defining the batch size and product characteristics. From there we can begin to determine blade size, types, and number which will then allow us to define shaft rpm and horsepower requirements.]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:36:24 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/disperser-configuration.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/disperser-configuration.html 0
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Particle Size to Screen Mesh Conversion Chart]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:58:48 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/particle-size-to-screen-mesh-conversion-chart.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/particle-size-to-screen-mesh-conversion-chart.html 0
Inverters offer many benefits over traditional mechanical drives with fewer moving parts, larger speed ranges, broader horsepower range, and reduced maintenance.  But they do have limitations the largest of which is their torque characteristics.  sss]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:48:33 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/inverter-drive-considerations.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/inverter-drive-considerations.html 0
Mix Scale is used to quantify the mixing intensity needed for a given process as well as provide a frame of reference for mixing scale-up.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:21:55 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/mixscale-scale-of-agitation.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/mixscale-scale-of-agitation.html 0
Blade Style, diameter, the material of construction, wear treatments need to be considered when ordering a dispersion baldes.  ]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:39:11 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/specifying-disperser-blades.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/specifying-disperser-blades.html 0
Review of the function and operation of planetary-centrifugal mixers. Published July 2010, Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine.]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:58:00 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/dual-axis-centrifugal-mixer-a-better-mix.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/dual-axis-centrifugal-mixer-a-better-mix.html 0
Due to the high tip speed of the dispersion blade, dispersion blades are subject to wear. Depending on formulations this wear can be severe. DisperseTech offers several wear treatments.]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:02:59 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/disperser-blade-wear-treatments.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/disperser-blade-wear-treatments.html 0
Rapid changes in temperature of the heat transfer media can thermally shock the equipment. Typically, thermal shock is defined as changing the cooling or heating media at the jacket inlet more than 25 F per minute.]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2015 19:16:00 -0500 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/jacketed-tanks-and-thermal-shock.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/jacketed-tanks-and-thermal-shock.html 0
The "Rules of Thumb" present a very good starting point, for specifying disperser.]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:31:05 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/dispersion-rules-of-thumb.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/dispersion-rules-of-thumb.html 0
To transfer torque from the shaft to the blade, manufacturers use a number of configurations. The two most common are bore and keyway and bore and pinholes.]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:40:12 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/disperser-blade-mounting.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/disperser-blade-mounting.html 0
Of all the "Rules of Thumb" the issues resulting from this pose the most severe issues. While not difficult to calculate, Blade Horsepower does not correlate well to a simple Volume to power relation. Most disperser manufacturers rely on a modification of the agitator horsepower relationship.]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:49:28 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/disperser-horsepower-formula.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/disperser-horsepower-formula.html 0
Blade Speed (tip speed), measures how far a point on the outer most edge of the disperser blade travels in a given amount of time]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:44:05 -0400 https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/tip-speed-definition-and-formula.html https://www.dispersetech.com/blog/post/tip-speed-definition-and-formula.html 0