Importance of Mixing Control in Rubber Processing
Various additives are commonly added to natural rubber to make it suitable for specific applications. To achieve a uniform and homogeneous mixture, equipment such as Intermix or Banbury mixers is used, depending on the end-use requirements. During this mixing process, maintaining precise temperature, pressure, and rotor RPM is critical to ensure consistent product quality and material properties.
G-Tek’s Reliable Monitoring and Data Management Solutions
G-Tek’s SmartScreen series of paperless recorders and SmartChart series of circular chart recorders are ideal for monitoring multiple process parameters simultaneously during rubber mixing. RPM is captured through process outputs such as 0–1V or 4–20mA, and users can view real-time trend charts in circular or strip chart formats.
The gtekNet™ client-server-based software captures data from recorders in real time over Ethernet and stores it on a centralized server. Users can access this data from any client system within an intranet or over the internet. With gtekNet™, users can share and analyze data between departments, view multiple recorders simultaneously, and generate statistical and industry-specific reports automatically. Reports can also be emailed to designated users, and SMS or voice alerts can be configured for alarm conditions.
These advanced monitoring systems are widely used across industries such as Pasteurization, Freeze Drying, Sterilization, Environmental Monitoring, Fermentation, Flow and Heat Treatment, and other industrial process applications.
