Thinky ARV-5000
Thinky ARV-5000
Mixing and degassing in production in a single step, supported by an integrated vacuum pump.The ARV-5000 – a highly efficient vacuum mixer for production: it enables contact-free mixing, dispersing and degassing without foaming, directly in the vessel without a mixing element!
Thanks to the integrated vacuum pump, even the smallest air bubbles are removed.
Product Description
The ARV-5000 is a non-contact vacuum planetary centrifugal mixer for mixing, dispersing and degassing up to around 4.7 kg of material in a single work step.
The highly efficient mixing process results from the superimposition of two movements of the mixing container – a centrifugal and a rotational movement. As the technology does not require an agitator, the sample material, e.g. fibrous or microencapsulated components, is not destroyed by agitators.
To remove gas bubbles below 10µm or at higher viscosities (e.g. with epoxy resins, silicones or other fast-curing adhesive systems), external vacuum chambers and a separate work step are conventionally used. A major advantage of the Thinky vacuum mixer is that the user can mix and degas in one step and in the same container. The continuous circulation of the sample also significantly increases the effectiveness of degassing. The difference is often only visible under the microscope – it’s worth taking a closer look!
The vacuum pump is specified up to 7 mbar and is fully integrated into the housing and the control electronics of this device. This offers various advantages, such as particularly quiet operation, savings in working space or optimised pressure control with short hose lengths. We install high-quality vacuum pumps based on the rotary vane principle from German brand manufacturers, which have proven their robustness countless times in the field.
As a production device, the ARV-5000 has a particularly robust design and is suitable for continuous operation without any problems. Apart from the lid seal of the container holder and the PVC vacuum hoses, there are hardly any wearing parts that need to be replaced regularly.
Even media that tend to foam under vacuum can be processed without any problems, as this is effectively prevented by the centrifugal force.
If condensing gases cannot be avoided, a cold trap can simply be attached to the outside of the housing. The manual valves for diverting the gas flow via the cooling trap are already built into the housing.
The entire process is programme-controlled via a touchscreen. You can define up to 10 mixing programmes consisting of up to 10 steps, consisting of speed, time and pressure.
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Thinky ZubehörSpecifications
Number of memory slots: 10Number of steps per memory slot: 10
Maximum runtime per profile: 30 minutes
Mixing mode with 75% self-rotation: 200–800 rpm
Achievable vacuum: 7 mbar
Maximum capacity (gross): 5.0 kg / 4 litres
Maximum capacity (net): 4.7 kg / 3 litres
Dimensions: H1700 x W1175 x D820 (mm)
Unit weight: approx. 500 kg
Safety sensors (vibration sensor, speed sensor, interlock sensor)
Special features: Integrated vacuum pump, viewing window, on castors, height-adjustable feet, cold trap mountable
Options and Accessories
• Option: 24-month warranty
• Option: Adjustment of the counterweight for media with high specific density. Option: Relocate the inlet port to the outside of the housing to allow the intake of inert gas for sample preservation.
• Option: Cooling trap powered by electricity or dry ice
• Option: Test certificate issued after manufacture for qualification purposes
