RECOMMENDED MIXING NOZZLE SIZES BY ADHESIVE TYPE AND VISCOSITY
Adhesive Type Number of Mixing Elements Needed to Properly Mix
Acrylic 8 - 24 Elements (This includes MMA's or Methyl Methacrylates)
Epoxy 15 - 24 Elements
Polysulfide 24 - 32 Elements
Polyurethane Foam 10 - 24 Elements
Silicone 20 - 30 Elements
Urethane 24 -36 Elements
RECOMMENDED MIXING NOZZLE DIAMETER BY MATERIAL VISCOSITY
Material Viscosity Mixing Element Inner Diameter Range
Thin < 5,000cps (Thinner than Honey) 2.4 - 6.4mm (0.093 - 0.25 in)
Medium 5,000 - 50,000cps (Between Honey & Ketchup) 5.4 - 8.0mm (0.212 - 0.314 in)
Thick & Gel> 50,000cps (Thicker than Ketchup) > 9.3mm (0.366 in)