Title: Stop Getting Headaches from Switching Between Hard and Soft Plastics – NOVO Brings the Right Mixing Solution for Each
In the plastic processing workshop, do you often get headaches from switching between hard and soft plastic materials? One batch requires PP or PA rigid granules, the next calls for TPE or TPU soft elastomers, and later you have to handle PVC powder with plasticizers. Using the wrong mixer for the wrong material leads to agglomeration, uneven dispersion, and hours of cleaning.
Many suppliers claim one machine does it all. But the truth is: vertical mixers and horizontal mixers serve completely different purposes. NOVO Technology (Nuoheng Technology) brings a scientific, all-in-one concept – not a single machine, but a matching solution for each material type.
For Hard Plastics (PP, PE, PA, PC, ABS, etc.) – Choose NOVO Vertical Mixer
The NOVO vertical mixer adopts a vertical screw lifting design. The feeding screw continuously lifts material from the bottom to the top, then evenly falls back to the bottom of the barrel, forming an efficient up-and-down rolling circulation. This precise design greatly reduces mixing time per batch while ensuring high consistency of colorants and additives in each batch.
- Perfect for dry mixing between PP and PE rigid granules, masterbatch dilution, and engineering plastics like PA.
- Strong shear forces help uniformly melt and wrap each component for physical mixing.
- All parts in contact with materials are made of high-quality stainless steel, offering excellent wear and corrosion resistance, easy cleaning, and preventing cross-contamination.
- Advanced PLC intelligent control allows accurate setting of mixing speed, temperature, and time via a simple touch operation.
Important: The NOVO vertical mixer is designed only for rigid granules and free-flowing engineering plastics. Do not use it for soft elastomers or fine powders.
For Soft Elastomers (TPE, TPU) – Use a Horizontal Mixer
TPE and TPU are heat‑sensitive. In a vertical mixer, the high‑speed lifting and falling action generates excessive friction heat, causing the material to soften, stick together, and form “fish eyes.” Even worse, it can degrade the polymer.
For coloring and drying of TPE/TPU soft elastomers, NOVO recommends our horizontal mixer series.
- Low‑shear design – gentle tumbling action prevents overheating and preserves material properties.
- Jacketed mixing chamber – allows heating for pre‑drying and cooling after mixing to avoid adhesion.
- Stainless steel construction – easy to clean when switching between different Shore hardness grades or colors.
For PVC Powder & Compounds – Also a Horizontal Mixer
PVC powder is extremely light, tends to fly, and requires intensive mixing with plasticizers, stabilizers, and fillers. A vertical mixer will leave you with dust everywhere and poor dispersion.
For efficient processing of PVC powder, NOVO provides horizontal hot‑mix & cool‑mix units.
- Hot mixer – high‑speed friction combined with jacket heating ensures the powder fully absorbs plasticizers, forming a dry, free‑flowing compound.
- Cool mixer – quickly reduces temperature below 40°C to prevent caking and decomposition.
- Fully sealed design prevents dust leakage, meeting workshop safety and environmental standards.
NOVO’s Integrated Approach: One Source, Two Technologies
We don’t force you to use a vertical mixer for everything. Instead, NOVO Technology offers:
- Vertical mixer → for PP, PE, PA, PC, ABS and other rigid granules, pellets, and engineering plastics.
- Horizontal mixer → for TPE, TPU, PVC powder, and other heat‑sensitive or powdery materials.
All machines are made of high‑quality stainless steel, feature PLC intelligent control, and are designed for quick cleaning and material changeovers. By choosing the right mixer structure for your actual material, you eliminate quality risks, reduce downtime, and truly lower costs while improving efficiency.
If you are troubled by unstable plastic mixing quality or frequent material changes, click the link below to get an exclusive quote for the NOVO vertical or horizontal plastic mixer – we will help you select the correct one for your application.