Industry-Leading Pigment Dispersion Machines for Paints and Coatings Manufacturers
Milling organic and inorganic pigments to a specific particle size is crucial for achieving your desired color strength, gloss, transparency, and opacity, and Hockmeyer has a rich background in the paints and coatings industry, which contributes to the company’s expertise in this field. Using a rapid-flow vacuum milling process allows manufacturers to enhance efficiency and boost profits by reducing processing time, improving yields, and eliminating air entrapment. This method enables faster and purer particle size reduction and deagglomeration, eliminating the drawbacks of air bubbles in the feedstock.
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Paints and Particle Analysis
In paints, color strength and transparency testing are common methods of quality assessment, but a more comprehensive examination is necessary for process optimization. Accurate particle size analysis is vital for identifying distribution and adjusting the mill to meet target requirements.
Nano-Pigment Dispersions
Producing nano-pigment dispersions involves intricate procedures beyond just grinding to small sizes. It includes wetting out, mixing solid and wet components, chemical additive interactions, and stabilization. Efficient milling with air removal eliminates the cushion effect caused by air bubbles and ensures more particle impacts for precise particle size, tight distribution, and accurate volumetric measurement.
High-Viscosity Coatings
High-viscosity mixing and milling equipment with tank scraping, helical blades, and an auger are required for incorporating raw materials effectively. A vacuum is also essential for removing trapped air, maximizing particle-to-particle interaction for enhanced deagglomeration and particle size reduction.
Featured Industry Solutions
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HCP Immersion Mill
The Immersion mill was invented and patented by Hockmeyer in the 1990s to replace the outmoded horizontal milling technologies and three roll mills that process the feedstock very slowly through…
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HHL-II Dual Shaft Mixer / Disperser
Dual Shaft Mixers Dual-Shaft Mixers blend and fold the mass in the vessel and improve product uniformity by scraping the walls. Multi-shaft mixers are most often used to mix medium…
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HHL-III Triple Shaft Mixer / Disperser
Triple Shaft Disperser Hockmeyer’s Triple-Shaft Mixers have a center-mounted low-speed Helical or Anchor Sweep blade sweeping the mixing vessel wall and two additional high-speed shaft(s). The high-speed blade(s) typically provide…
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HVI Hoist Mounted Disperser
Variable speed, single-shaft mixer to disperser, dissolve, deagglomerate & emulsify solid particles in a liquid.
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NEXGEN™ Vacuum Recirculation Mill
Machine Features Flexibility for various batch volumes Hook up to any tank: portable or permanent Sanitary fittings for fast and easy cleanup High screen surface area to media ratio Greater…
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Why Choose Hockmeyer
High-Quality Pigment Dispersion Equipment That Focuses on Innovation and Results
Hockmeyer is a trusted partner for businesses seeking high-quality solutions in particle size reduction, dispersion, mixing and milling, and other process requirements. With its range of industry-leading equipment and wealth of experience, the company has a rich history of excellence and has solidified its place at the forefront of the paints and coatings industry by prioritizing innovation and customer satisfaction.
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Equipment Support Program
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Pigment Dispersion for Paints and Coatings FAQs
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How can Hockmeyer’s equipment assist in the pigment dispersion process?
Hockmeyer's equipment plays a crucial role in the pigment dispersion process thanks to its rapid flow and recirculation technologies, which ensure consistent and tight particle size distributions, something that’s vital for maintaining high product quality. Furthermore, its equipment improves efficiency and productivity by drastically reducing process times, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
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Is there a way to test how well Hockmeyer’s pigment dispersion equipment works?
Absolutely! We understand the process can be challenging, so we have equipped our testing facility with laboratory and scalable pilot models of our most popular equipment. We also offer free initial testing to help you evaluate the performance of the equipment and find the pigment dispersion solution that’s the best fit for you.
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When does dispersion occur in the manufacturing of paints and coatings?
Dispersion involves a two-phase process to ensure the coating has consistent color strength, transparency, and other desired properties. First, wetting and deagglomeration combine wet and dry ingredients, applying high shear to separate particles. Then, the milling operation employs multiple impact points like media beads, pegs, or screens to deagglomerate particles further and reduce their size effectively.