Product Name
Maven 6-inch 20-element Stepped-Tip Mixing Nozzles (Static Mixers) for 50ml Cartridges
Brief Description
These are disposable static mixing nozzles engineered for the thorough and consistent blending of two-part adhesives, epoxies, sealants, and other reactive materials. They are designed to attach to standard 50ml dual-barrel cartridges and dispensing guns, effectively eliminating the need for manual mixing and ensuring a homogeneous mixture for optimal performance.
Popular Applications & Uses
These static mixing nozzles are commonly used for dispensing a wide range of two-component materials, including epoxy adhesives, polyurethane adhesives and sealants, methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesives, polyester resins, silicone sealants, and acrylic adhesives. They are vital in structural bonding applications, fiberglass and composite manufacturing, automotive and industrial assembly, seam sealing, and potting and encapsulating electronic components. Specific applications also include loudspeaker building and various DIY repair projects requiring precise adhesive application.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- General Manufacturing
- Automotive Service/Repair
- Construction/ Building Services
- Fabrication
- Metal Fabrication
- Plastic Fabrication
- Aerospace/Defense
- Medical Device/ Prosthetics
- LED/Electronics
- Mold Making/ Casting
- Furniture
- Marine
- Cabinet & Woodworking
- Countertop
- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer
- Sign & Display
- Special Effects/ Scenic Design
- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle
- Distributers & Resellers
- Prosumer
Special and Unique Features
- Static Mixing Technology: Utilizes a series of stationary internal elements to continuously divide and recombine fluid streams, ensuring a homogeneous mixture without any moving parts.
- Stepped Tip Design: Features a layered tip that can be cut at various intervals to adjust the size of the dispensed bead, providing precise control over material application.
- 20 Mixing Elements: Contains 20 internal mixing elements, which are crucial for achieving thorough and consistent blending of two-part chemistries, leading to reliable and strong bonds.
- Broad Cartridge Compatibility: Designed for universal compatibility with standard Type-A 50ml “Square-Back or Rectangle-Back” 2-part epoxy and adhesive cartridges from major brands such as Loctite Hysol, 3M Scotch-Weld, Devcon, Huntsman Araldite, and Gorilla Epoxy.
- Disposable Nature: The single-use design minimizes cleanup time, reduces material waste, and limits end-user contact with potentially hazardous materials.
- Bayonet Connection: Equipped with a secure twist-and-lock bayonet connection for fast and reliable attachment to standard 50ml cartridges.
Key Properties
- Length: Approximately 6 inches (153mm).
- Number of Elements: 20 internal mixing elements.
- Tip Style: Stepped tip.
- Cartridge Compatibility: Standard 50ml dual-barrel (Type-A, Square-Back/Rectangle-Back) cartridges, suitable for 1:1 and 2:1 mix ratios.
- Material: Typically clear plastic housing with white internal mixing elements, often constructed from high-grade polypropylene and polyacetal.
- Inner Diameter: Approximately 6mm / 0.25 inches.
- Tip-end hole Inner Diameter: Approximately 0.5mm / 0.06 inches (before cutting).
- Approx. Retained Volume: Around 3 ml (for similar 20-element mixers).
Surface Compatibility
The nozzles themselves are designed to be compatible with a broad spectrum of two-part adhesive, sealant, and resin chemistries, including epoxies, polyurethanes, silicones, methyl methacrylates (MMA), and polyesters. The ultimate compatibility with the specific substrate (e.g., metal, wood, plastic, composite) depends entirely on the chemical properties of the adhesive or sealant being dispensed through the nozzle.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Brands of Static Mixers: Numerous manufacturers offer compatible 6-inch, 20-element stepped-tip static mixers for 50ml cartridges, such as Infinity Bond, Sulzer Mixpac (e.g., MAH 06-21T), and TAH (e.g., 190-620), which often serve as direct alternatives.
- Mixers with Different Tip Styles: Depending on the application's precision requirements, mixers with tapered tips or Luer lock tips can be used, especially if fine dispensing needles or adapters are needed.
- Mixers with Varying Element Counts or Designs: While this product features 20 helical elements, other static mixer designs (e.g., Quadro/square elements) or different element counts might be suitable substitutes based on material viscosity and desired mixing efficiency.
- Dynamic Mixing Nozzles: For applications demanding extremely intensive mixing and dispersion, particularly with very high-viscosity materials, dynamic mixers that incorporate rotating elements could be an alternative, though they typically involve higher complexity and cost.
Comparison Note
Maven 6-inch 20-element Stepped-Tip Mixing Nozzles provide an optimal balance of efficient mixing, precise dispensing control via their stepped tip, and extensive compatibility with standard 50ml two-part adhesive cartridges. As a cost-effective, single-use solution, they ensure consistent material activation and significantly reduce errors associated with manual mixing, making them a preferred choice for a wide array of industrial and professional adhesive applications. Compared to dynamic mixers, static mixers are simpler in design, require no external power, and are maintenance-free, although dynamic mixers may offer faster or more intense mixing for highly challenging formulations.
