SEMCO 1088HD, 1188HD mixers designed for SEMKIT packages
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has expanded its SEMCO® high volume automated
mixer line with two new heavy-duty mixers for precision mixing of higher
viscosity, multicomponent adhesives, sealants and other chemicals in
SEMKIT® packages. The Semco model 1088HD
mixer and Semco 1188HD mixer are equipped with robust motors
to thoroughly mix high viscosity aerospace adhesives, while the Semco 1188HD
mixer has added capability for use in potentially volatile and corrosive
environments, like those encountered by aircraft carrier maintenance
operations.
According to Goldi Singh, PPG global product development and engineering
manager for aerospace packaging, PPG designed the new heavy-duty mixers
with stronger motors that can manage the mixing process for high
viscosity chemicals, especially aerospace adhesives.
“With 2016’s successful launch of the Semco 1088 high volume
chemical mixer, our customers expressed a need for its quality and
productivity benefits for more rigorous environments and materials,”
Singh said. “We fortified the Semco 1088 mixer with a
stronger motor and holding components to manage the mixing process and
ensure a full, thorough mix even with high viscosity material. Mixing
high viscosity chemicals is no longer a challenge with the new Semco 1088HD
and 1188HD mixers.”
The Semco 1088HD and 1188HD mixers are equipped with a
holder feature that prevents the cartridge from spinning during
operation, which is common when mixing high viscosity materials with
other types of mixers. Operators simply insert the Semkit package
into the machine, tighten the cartridge holder and run the machine. The
mixers operate until the target stroke count is achieved.
The Semco 1188HD mixer is ATEX Class II rated for use in
potentially volatile environments. Additionally, it carries specific
salt fog resistance for use in some of the world’s most corrosive
environments.
Designed for both barrier style and injection style Semkit cartridges, Semco 1088,
1088HD and 1188HD mixers can produce homogeneous chemical distribution
with one-touch adjustment for the five most common Semkit package
configurations used in the aerospace industry. In addition, they can
automatically inject and evenly distribute the correct amount of
catalyst into a prefilled injection style Semkit package,
which is required for the material to meet application and performance
requirements.
Visit www.semcopackaging.com for
more information about the new Semco model 1088HD and Semco model
1188HD heavy-duty, high volume automated mixers, which can be purchased
through PPG’s aerospace application support centers that are listed on
the website.
Paris Air Show visitors can see a Semco 1088 mixer at the
PPG display in Hall 2b at Stand C105. The International Paris Air Show
is June 19-25 at Le Bourget.
PPG’s global aerospace business offers coatings, sealants,
transparencies, packaging and application systems, and transparent
armor, as well as chemical management and other services. For more
information, visit www.ppgaerospace.com.
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Media Contacts: Audrey FujimotoPPG+1-818-741-1685 audrey.fujimoto@ppg.com www.ppgaerospace.com orJean VerlichJV Communications+1-724-916-4558 jverlich@jvcommunications.com