Mixers
Planetary Mixer for High Viscosity Liquids: Adhesive Mixer & Glue Mixer
Planetary mixer for viscosities up to 1,500,000 cP, combining reaction, mixing and dispersion in one vessel. Capacity: 100-12,000 L. Capacity range 100 - 12,000 L. Typical applications: Adhesives & Sealants, Battery Materials, Electronics, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals.
Planetary mixer for viscosities up to 1,500,000 cP, combining reaction, mixing and dispersion in one vessel. Capacity: 100-12,000 L.
The POLYC planetary mixer is a mixer for high viscosity liquids, pastes and compounds up to 1,500,000 cP. Selected as an adhesive mixer for silicone and MS-polymer sealants, as a glue mixer machine for construction and industrial adhesives, and as a glue mixer for cartridge and drum filling lines, it uses planetary motion to knead material uniformly with no dead zones. The stirring paddles orbit around the vessel axis while rotating on their own axes, so material moves both vertically and circumferentially with no dead zones in the vessel. This planetary motion achieves uniform kneading and mixing in a short time even for highly viscous pastes, sealants, and filled compounds.
Key Facts
- Equipment Type
- Mixers
- Capacity / Batch Range
- 100 - 12,000 L
- Motor Power
- 4 - 110 kW
- Max Viscosity
- up to over 1,000,000 cP
- Typical Applications
- Adhesives & Sealants, Battery Materials, Electronics, Cosmetics
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Where POLYC Planetary Mixers Perform Best
Industry ApplicationsFrom silicone sealants above one million cP to vacuum-degassed battery slurry, the planetary mixer is the workhorse for stiff, multi-phase formulations that ribbon blenders and low-shear mixers cannot move.
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Adhesives & Sealants
For silicone and MS polymer sealant compounding above 1,000,000 cP and epoxy structural adhesive with jacketed temperature control. Planetary agitation plus vacuum deaeration delivers bubble-free, homogeneous high-viscosity compounds. Ideal for sealants, putties and filled adhesives.
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Battery Materials
Electrode slurry mixing up to 1,000 L with vacuum deaeration removes trapped gas from cathode and anode pastes — critical for cell consistency and coating quality. The same vessel handles reaction, mixing and dispersion.
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Electronics
Solder paste and conductive paste production where precise, dead-zone-free mixing protects fine metal particles. Interchangeable vessels and optional vacuum keep contamination and voids low for high-precision electronic materials.
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Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals
Cream, paste and mascara at high viscosity, and ointment and paste manufacturing under vacuum. Sealed, vacuum-rated vessels support contamination-free batches for personal care and pharmaceutical compounding.
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Food
Dough, filling and paste mixing with interchangeable vessels for flexible multi-product production. Frame and dough-blade agitators handle high yield-stress food compounds without dead zones.
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Construction Chemicals & Coatings
Mastic and sealant compound mixing at high yield stress, and high-viscosity paste and compound homogenisation for industrial coatings. Jacketed control keeps temperature-sensitive formulations stable.
POLYC Planetary Mixer at a Glance
Series Overview5–3,000L
Working Capacity
4–110kW
Motor Power
1,000,000+cP
Max Viscosity
1·2·3
Agitator Options
Key Design Features
EngineeringNo Dead Zone🔄
Planetary Agitation
- Paddles orbit and self-rotate simultaneously
- Complete turnover of high-viscosity material
- Mixing without dead angle, 0–1.5M cP
Single·Double·Triple⚙️
Multi-Agitator Config
- Single, double or triple planetary agitators
- Frame, paddle and dough-blade low-speed options
- Matched to different product rheology
1–30 mbar❄️
Vacuum Deaeration
- Optional vacuum down to 1–30 mbar
- Removes entrapped air and moisture
- Same vessel for mixing and degassing
±1°C🌡️
Jacketed Heating & Cooling
- Electric / steam / hot-water / oil circulation
- Temperature control accuracy ±1°C
- Range 0–220°C
Clean Transfer📥
Hydraulic Discharge
- Hydraulic press or screw discharge option
- Clean transfer of stiff compound
- Positive-pressure and pump transfer also available
Higher Utilisation📦
Interchangeable Vessels
- Larger models support interchangeable vessels
- Higher equipment utilisation across products
- 304 / 316L stainless steel contact parts
Applications by Industry
Selection| Industry | Viscosity Range | Typical Application |
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| Adhesives & Sealants | > 1,000,000 cP | Silicone, MS polymer, epoxy compounding |
| Battery Materials | Up to 1,000 L | Electrode slurry, vacuum deaeration |
| Electronics | Solder / conductive paste | High-precision electronic paste |
| Pharmaceuticals | Ointment / paste | Vacuum, contamination-free batches |
| Cosmetics | Cream / paste / mascara | High-viscosity emulsions |
| Food | Dough / filling / paste | Interchangeable vessels |
| Construction Chemicals | Mastic / sealant | High yield-stress compound |
Choosing the Right Planetary Mixer
How to Choose1
What viscosity is your material?
> 100,000 cP → planetary mixer · 10,000–100,000 cP → planetary or double-shaft · < 10,000 cP → double-shaft / ribbon blender
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Which agitator configuration?
Single agitator for simple pastes · double or triple for multi-phase formulations · add vacuum when trapped air degrades quality
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What scale and discharge?
5–3,000 L working capacity · hydraulic press for stiff compounds · interchangeable vessels for multi-product lines
Related Technical Guides
Guides
ComparisonPlanetary Mixer vs Ribbon Blender: A Viscosity and Mixing Guide
GuideHigh Viscosity Mixer Guide
SelectionPowder Mixer Selection: Ribbon, Paddle or Planetary
Related EquipmentPlatform Triple Shaft Mixer (PSK Multi-Function Kettle)
Need help sizing a planetary mixer for your process?
Request a QuotationApplication Scenarios: Adhesives, Sealants and Composite Materials
In adhesive production the DPL is used as a construction glue planetary mixer for tile adhesive, sealant and assembly adhesive compounds, as a silane glue mixer for moisture-curing silane and MS-polymer systems, and as a silicone sealant planetary mixer for one- and two-component silicone. Structural and high-viscosity duties are covered as a silicone glue high viscosity mixer, an acrylic sealant high viscosity mixer and a sealant and adhesive mixer, while filled systems are handled as a composite material planetary mixer and a car glue planetary mixer. Where the same batch is described simply as a silicone sealant mixer, the DPL covers it with vacuum deaeration and jacketed temperature control throughout.
Typical Viscosity Range
This machine is engineered for the following viscosity band. The exact model and blade configuration are selected after reviewing your material and process.
| Typical viscosity | Up to 1,500,000 cps |
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| Typical materials | High-viscosity pastes, sealants, adhesives and similar kneading materials |
INDUSTRIES THIS MACHINE SERVES
Industries we serve
Adhesives & Sealants
High-viscosity mixing for adhesives, sealants, and polymer compounds.
Learn more →Battery Materials
High-viscosity cathode/anode slurry mixing for lithium battery production.
Learn more →Food & Chemical
Powder and paste mixing for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications.
Learn more →TYPICAL PERFORMANCE REFERENCE
| Material Type | Viscosity Range | Recommended Machine Type | Batch Size |
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| Low-viscosity liquid | < 10,000 cP | Double shaft / high-speed | 100-2,000 L |
| Medium-viscosity paste | 10,000-100,000 cP | Planetary mixer | 50-1,000 L |
| High-viscosity compound | > 100,000 cP | Planetary / kneader | 50-500 L |
Typical reference values only. Actual results depend on formulation, bead material, and process conditions. Material testing is recommended before final selection.
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View Turnkey Adhesive Line →PLANETARY MIXER VS RIBBON BLENDER
Which mixer fits your material?
| Dimension | Planetary Mixer | Ribbon Blender |
|---|---|---|
| Material type | High-viscosity pastes, adhesives, sealants | Dry powders, granules, free-flowing materials |
| Viscosity range | 50,000 - 500,000+ mPa·s | < 10,000 mPa·s (powders) |
| Mixing action | Orbital rotation + high-shear agitation | Ribbon convective mixing |
| Product consistency | Paste, gel, putty | Powder, granule, dry blend |
| Typical applications | Adhesives, sealants, battery slurry | Food, chemical powder, dry blends |
| Vacuum option | Yes, commonly available | Rarely available |
Read the full comparison guide: Planetary Mixer vs Ribbon Blender: A Viscosity and Mixing Guide
Process Engineering
Working Principle
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Planetary tools rotate on their own axes while orbiting the vessel, continuously sweeping the mixing volume.
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High-speed dispersing tools can add local shear while low-speed blades knead and turn over high-viscosity material.
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Vacuum removes entrained air, and a jacket supplies controlled heating or cooling during the batch.
Equipment Benefits
Equipment Advantages
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Planetary motion provides thorough mixing with minimal dead zones.
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Multiple blade geometries support a broad range of high-viscosity products.
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Vacuum deaeration and precise jacket control can be integrated.
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Hydraulic discharge can reduce residual product and filling time.
Technical Data
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capacity | 5 - 3,000 L |
| Motor power | 4 - 110 kW |
| Viscosity range | up to over 1,000,000 cP |
| Agitation | Single, double or triple planetary agitators |
| Vacuum | Optional, down to approximately 1 - 30 mbar |
| Contact material | Stainless steel 304 / 316L |
| Discharge | Hydraulic press or screw discharge option |
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Equipment Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a planetary mixer?
A planetary mixer uses one or more agitators that rotate on their own axes while orbiting the vessel center, producing complete material turnover with no dead zones. POLYC MACHINE planetary mixers handle viscosities up to 1,000,000+ cP for adhesives, sealants, battery slurry, and other high-viscosity compounds.
Planetary mixer vs double-shaft mixer?
Planetary mixers use orbiting agitators for high-viscosity paste with no dead zone, while double-shaft mixers combine a high-speed disperser with an anchor for moderate viscosity and faster dispersion. Choose planetary for materials above 100,000 cP, double-shaft for 10,000-100,000 cP.
What viscosity can a planetary mixer handle?
POLYC MACHINE planetary mixers process from low-viscosity liquids up to 1,000,000+ cP (about 1.5 million cP in practice). They are designed for stiff pastes, sealants, and filled compounds that ribbon blenders cannot move.
How does vacuum deaeration work in a planetary mixer?
An optional vacuum system pulls the vessel down to approximately 1-30 mbar during mixing, removing entrapped air and moisture. This is critical for adhesives, electronic pastes, and pharmaceutical ointments where bubbles degrade product quality.
What agitator configurations are available?
Single, double, or triple planetary agitators are available, with frame, paddle, and dough-blade low-speed options. Multi-agitator configurations handle different rheologies and multi-phase formulations.
Can the vessel be heated or cooled?
Yes. Jacketed vessels support electric, steam, hot-water, or oil circulation heating and cooling, with temperature control accuracy of +/-1 C across a 0-220 C range.
What discharge options are available?
Hydraulic press discharge for clean transfer of stiff compounds, plus positive-pressure and pump transfer options. Larger models support interchangeable vessels for higher utilisation across products.
How do I choose the right planetary mixer size?
Consider batch volume (5-3,000 L working capacity), material viscosity, whether vacuum or heating is needed, and the discharge method. Share your material and process data with POLYC MACHINE engineers for a sized recommendation.
Which mixer for high viscosity liquids above 1,000,000 cP?
For a mixer for high viscosity liquids above 1,000,000 cP, planetary motion is normally required: the paddles orbit the vessel axis while rotating on their own axes, so material is kneaded vertically and circumferentially with no dead zones. POLYC builds these from 100 to 12,000 L.
Can the planetary mixer be used as an adhesive mixer?
Yes. The DPL planetary mixer is widely specified as an adhesive mixer for silicone, MS polymer and PU adhesives, with vacuum deaeration and jacketed temperature control for reactive systems.
Do you build a glue mixer machine for cartridge and drum filling?
Yes. The same vessel works as a glue mixer machine for construction and industrial adhesives, and can be paired with a hydraulic discharging machine for cartridge, sausage or drum filling.
Industry Applications
Applications
Adhesives & Sealants
silicone and MS polymer sealant compounding above 1,000,000 cP
Battery Materials
electrode slurry mixing to 1,000 L with vacuum deaeration
Electronics
solder paste and conductive paste production
Cosmetics
cream, paste and mascara mixing at high viscosity
Pharmaceuticals
ointment and paste manufacturing under vacuum
Food
dough, filling and paste mixing with interchangeable vessels
Adhesives & Sealants
epoxy structural adhesive compounding with jacketed control
Construction Chemicals
mastic and sealant compound mixing at high yield stress
Carbon & Composites
carbon paste and composite compound blending
Industrial Coatings
high-viscosity paste and compound homogenisation
WHY POLYC MACHINE
Built on 25 Years of Engineering Excellence
Every machine is designed by our in-house R&D team, built in our own factory, and supported by the same team that has delivered over 8,000 systems worldwide.
ISO 9001 & CE Certified
Manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality management system. All machines comply with CE directives, with EC Declaration of Conformity for every order.
25 Years Experience
Since 2001, POLYC has engineered wet grinding, dispersing and mixing systems for global manufacturers.
3-Year Warranty
Every machine carries a 3-year warranty with ongoing spare-parts supply and technical support after delivery.
30-Day Delivery
Standard models ship within 30 days of order confirmation. Custom-engineered lines are scheduled against your project timeline.
Free Installation Guidance
Free installation guidance and operator training are included with every machine, covering commissioning and safe start-up.
Custom Engineering
From lab-scale 0.5L to 12,000L production systems. Material testing, configuration and process design included.
24-Hour Response
Engineering consultation within 24 hours. Application review, technical specs and quotation delivered fast.
Global Shipping
Export-ready packaging with full documentation. DDP/FOB/CIF terms available for 80+ countries.
Lifetime Technical Support
Genuine spare parts, remote diagnostics and lifetime technical support for every machine we build.
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