The AZO® MIXOMAT system is built to meet these challenges. By combining conveying, dosing, weighing, and mixing in a single, compact unit, the MIXOMAT enables manufacturers to streamline operations and reduce manual touchpoints. Its modular design accommodates growth, adapts to line-specific needs, and offers repeatable results across batches. Throughput rates range from 150 kg/h to 2.5 t/h, making it suitable for a wide spectrum of material types—from granulates and regrinds to pigments, masterbatches, and additives.
Compact Design, Maximum Utility
At its core is a conical vessel equipped with a motor-driven agitator, a generously sized cleaning door, filling and ventilation lines, and integrated sight glasses with quick-release closures. This configuration allows for easy maintenance and fast changeovers—ideal for operations with frequent shifts in product or color.
Available in mild or stainless steel, the vessel can also be polished to meet the hygiene and precision demands of sensitive applications. The bracket-mounted setup ensures operational stability and smooth integration into existing systems.
What makes the MIXOMAT uniquely valuable is its scalability. With the ability to connect up to 30 components via switching or multi-port valves, the system supports both centralized and localized setups. This flexibility allows operations to grow or shift without extensive reconfiguration.
Tailored to Your Process
To address varying production demands, the MIXOMAT is offered in three system variants:
- MIXOMAT Mixer – Designed for high-throughput environments, this variant is typically installed directly above processing machines. Materials are pre-weighed in centralized weighing stations and pneumatically transferred to the mixer, where they are homogenized and delivered immediately to extruders or similar machinery.
- MIXOMAT Scale – In this setup, the mixer also serves as the weighing scale. A negative pressure system draws raw materials through diverter valves into the mixer, where they are weighed and mixed. The addition of filters with compressed air purging ensures minimal dust and material loss. This variant is ideal for centralized or collective feeding systems where space and energy efficiency are key.
- MIXOMAT Conveying Scale – This configuration introduces a conveying scale before the mixer, enabling concurrent weighing and mixing processes. It enhances throughput and efficiency by allowing new batches to be prepared while the current batch is still being processed. The system supports both dense-phase and gravity-fed transport to the mixer.
Smart Dosing for High-Value Inputs
For manufacturers working with recipes that include high-value or micro-scale inputs, the MIXOMAT can be seamlessly integrated with dosing systems like FLEXIDOS® and AZODOS®. These feeders deliver precise, repeatable dosing for small-volume ingredients such as pigments, stabilizers, and specialty additives.
Parallel dosing during the mixing cycle eliminates bottlenecks and improves homogeneity without extending batch time. This capability ensures a higher degree of control, particularly for formulations with strict consistency and quality standards.
In addition to improving formulation accuracy, these dosing systems reduce material waste and simplify quality control documentation. Every dose can be recorded and verified, which is critical for applications requiring traceability or regulatory compliance.
On the Factory Floor
The MIXOMAT is engineered for real-world demands. In a typical extrusion setup, for instance, base materials are conveyed from silos and weighed in a centralized system. These components are then transferred to the MIXOMAT for final blending. Simultaneously, critical additives can be dosed in via AZODOS feeders to maintain the required formulation profile.
Real-time monitoring through visualization terminals and digital interfaces keeps operators informed about batch performance, material flow, and equipment status. This data visibility supports traceability, tighter process control, and compliance with industry standards.
Operators benefit from user-friendly controls, while supervisors gain access to robust performance data that can inform maintenance scheduling, inventory planning, and process optimization.
Moreover, the system’s ability to handle a wide variety of raw materials—including those with poor flowability or sensitivity to humidity—means it can be deployed across different product lines with minimal adjustment.
Why It Matters
By integrating multiple material handling stages into a single platform, the MIXOMAT minimizes handling errors, shortens production cycles, and supports greater line efficiency. Its modular, easy-to-clean design reduces downtime and simplifies scale-up for expanding operations.
Whether you are producing masterbatches, managing frequent product changeovers, or dealing with sensitive formulations, the MIXOMAT delivers consistent performance and operational flexibility.
In manufacturing environments where precision and productivity must coexist, the AZO® MIXOMAT stands out as a dependable, future-ready solution. It combines engineering intelligence with practical usability, supporting day-to-day production while keeping an eye on long-term growth.
