VERTICAL KNEADING:
Compared to the classical planetary mixer, with only one drive motor, the IKA-PLANETRON® vertical kneading machine offers 2 drive motors, which permits additional speed adjustment between the two kneading blades. This allows even sticky materials like hotmelts to be processed in a vertical kneading machine. In standard planetary mixers, these materials climb up at the kneading blades, and are not effected by the shear forces.

HORIZONTAL KNEADING:
A very large viscosity range makes IKA’s kneaders unique from low-viscous glues (hotmelts) up to extremely high-viscous rubber mixtures, any can be processed with IKA® horizontal kneading machines fitted with DUPLEX or ZETA blades. The use of these patented kneading blades results in a substantially improved product homogeneity, and a savings of up to 30% of kneading time compared to the classical Z-kneaders.

Vacuum-tight, and double jacketed kneading bowls, high-quality stainless steel on all parts in contact with the product, and high-quality shaft seals, with easy access for service and maintenance are standard IKA® features.

Developed over a decade ago by IKA®, the
CONTERNA, IKA®´s continuous kneading and
extrusion machine, has proven to be the kneader of choice in numerous production processes. The CONTERNA significantly reduces operating costs by reducing manpower and production costs with
continuous, in-line kneading.

There are several industries where the in-line
kneader has gained acceptance, and is now
considered the standard kneader for producing the highest quality product.
Vertical kneading machines
PLANETRON® heavy-duty vertical kneading machines are always used when high-viscous materials have to be kneaded intensively and absolutely free of contaminants. During the kneading process, the product neither touches shaft seals or bearings, and thus remains absolutely free of even the smallest contaminations.		 Horizontal kneading machines
The horizontally arranged kneading blades of the IKA®-DUPLEX and ZETA heavy-duty
kneading machines are able to process mixtures of highest viscosities. Due to the increased shear forces achieved by the DUPLEX blade geometry, the kneading time can be reduced by up to 30% – at improved product quality. IKA® kneaders are equipped with many useful features and controls. IKA® is setting a standard for kneading machines.