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November 2009 | dlpmagazine.com
Eye on Technology exclusive

Premium Blend

Vacuum mixers are an essential tool to keeping a lab running smoothly…and bubble-free.

by Richard Palmer, Managing Editor

It’s said that nature abhors a vacuum, but for a dental lab technician pouring models, a vacuum is a valued asset when combining liquids and powders. The addition of a powerful vacuum to a steady mixer results in a homogenous mixture devoid of bubbles that can ruin the accuracy and strength of models and dies. Add in programmable functions, hands-free operation, and mixing bowls of various sizes, and the machines practically run themselves. But even in their most-basic form, the 13 mixers presented here, though sometimes overlooked due to their ubiquitousness, are never forgotten.


Amann Girrbach
Smartmix X2

Incorporating proprietary mixing blade geometry and user-friendly operation, the upgraded Smartmix X2 is engineered to provide consistent, homogeneous mixture of plaster, investment material, or impression material. The compact unit features a multifunctional single dial/button for quick and easy function selection and programming of mix duration, speed, direction of rotation, interval times, pre-mixing, pre- and post-vacuum, and program name (up to 12 characters).

www.amanngirrbach.com
800-851-3719

EuroWorldent
Spin-Cycle

Both the Spin Cycle Slim-Line and Grand vacuum mixers are designed to provide horizontal, vertical, and diagonal mixing simultaneously. They feature a built-in automatic digital timer with auto stop, rounded-bottom “quick scoop out” bowls with maximum fill lines clearly marked, and built-in air-pressure regulator to provide optimal vacuum levels. Requiring no vacuum pump, it reaches full vacuum in as little as three seconds. The Spin-Cycle Grand (pictured) also has a built-in vibration table with variable-speed control.

954-340-4991
www.worldentgroup.com



Renfert
Twister

The Twister series includes four separate vacuum mixers of different sizes and configurations to match the needs of the lab. The wall-mount Twister as well as the benchtop Twister Evolution and Evolution Pro have built-in vacuum pumps, while the Twister Venturi (pictured) connects to a compressed-air supply, eliminating the need for a vacuum pump. All models are indicated for use with stone/plaster, investment, silicone, and alginate materials; offer programmable mix time and speed via easy-to use dial; and provide oil-less operation as well as a dust filter.

800-336-7422
www.renfertusa.com

Wehmer Corp.
Vacuum Spatulator

Engineered for economy and durability, the non-programmable 107S and 107SP Vacuum Spatulators feature DirectConnect mixing drive and vacuum operating on the ¼-hp motor with a basic on/of switch and constant 310-rpm operation. Both are offered standard with a benchtop stand or optional space-saving wall mounting. The 107S comes with either a 300- or 800-ml plastic bowl with Teflon-coated mixing paddles, while the 107SP comes with a 1000-ml stainless-steel mixing bowl with matching paddles.

800-323-0229
www.wehmer.com


 

Whip Mix
VPM2

The fully programmable VPM2 vacuum mixing unit features 30 separate programs for time, speed, and paddle direction to handle common investments and gypsum cycles. Available in five sizes, the Vac-U-Mixer container is held to the unit by vacuum for hands-free mixing and has a Vortex-inducing paddle design to quickly and efficiently incorporate mix. The single-drive Vacuum Power Mixer Plus and dual-drive Combination Unit units are non-programmable, yet also provide strong mixing and vacuum power for bubble-free, homogeneous mixtures.

800-626-5651
www.whipmix.com

Zhermack
Elite Mix

Suitable for dental stones, investments, and duplication silicones, the compact Elite Mix electronically controlled vacuum mixer machine offers 10 customizable programs and five preset programs based on the characteristics of the Zhermack line of dental stones. The user can individually set each parameter such as mixing time and speed, pre-mixing time, pre-vacuum time, and interval of inversion of the rotation direction. Safety measures include a dust-free magnetic sensor that detects the presence of the bowl and is said to guarantee maximum reliability even in the presence of processing residues; an oil-free vacuum pump that does not require any maintenance; and a safety system that protects operators and their work in the event of a power cut, making it possible to remove the bowl manually with gradual release of the vacuum. The mixer can be wall- or bench-mounted (with appropriate stand) and is available with a 200-, 500-, or 1,000-ml blade and mixing bowl.

877-819-6206
www.zhermack.com

 


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