Orbis Machinery, LLC

Name: Orbis Machinery, LLC
Address: 2001 S Prairie Avenue, Waukesha, WI, 53189, US
Telephone: (262) 522-1939

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Orbis Machinery, LLC is a privately owned food, chemical, plastics and processing machinery company that partners up with top manufactures and engineers to provide superior products and services to our customers. Orbis specializes in manufacturing and designing per customer's needs; double arm mixers, tumble/ribbon blenders, ball mills and rolling mill solutions for the processing industry.

10/27/2026

Ever watch a blend of different-size particles settle into layers?

Something similar can happen to dry powders during transfer or filling.

Fine particles may sift through coarse ones. Other particles roll or follow different paths. Air movement can separate fractions, too.

That means more mixing time is not always the answer. First compare particle size, bulk density and flow behavior, then look at the discharge and handling route.

We explain the main causes in this week's article:
https://www.orbismachinery.com/why-powder-blend-separates-after-mixing/

10/26/2026

The powder looks uniform in the blender. Then the packaged product tests differently from bag to bag.

That does not automatically mean the blender failed.

Powders can separate during discharge, transfer, storage or filling, especially when the ingredients have different particle sizes or flow behavior. Sometimes the sampling method creates misleading results, too.

Before adding more mixing time, find the first point where the composition changes. That is where the troubleshooting should start.
https://www.orbismachinery.com/why-powder-blend-separates-after-mixing/

10/23/2026

Air pockets in a high-viscosity adhesive?

Before shopping for a vacuum mixer, define what the process actually needs.

Material behavior, viscosity, mixing action, heat control, entrapped air and production requirements should guide equipment selection.

The Orbis Double Arm Mixer Fit Check includes vacuum/deaeration and helps start that engineering conversation.

Use the Fit Check before making a machine decision.

10/22/2026

A batch can look good in the mixer and still fail when it is dispensed or cured.

For an air-entrapment problem, a lab trial should check mixing quality and trapped air separately.

Compare representative samples under consistent conditions. Look for bubbles or voids, review density if appropriate, and test the downstream step that actually matters.

Orbis lab Sigma Mixers provide a practical starting point for process development before production equipment is finalized.

10/21/2026

Can a Double Arm Sigma Mixer help with trapped air?

Potentially, yes, when the material needs heavy-duty mixing and the process also requires deaeration.

But vacuum is not a feature you simply add and assume the problem disappears.

Sealing, batch fill, temperature, foaming risk and material movement all affect the result. The mixer also needs the right blade and discharge configuration.

Orbis engineers Double Arm Mixers around those process requirements rather than forcing every adhesive into one standard setup.

10/20/2026

Why do bubbles stay trapped in thick adhesives?

Air can enter during ingredient loading, powder addition and mixing. Once that air is inside a high-viscosity paste, it often moves too slowly to escape on its own.

That is why longer mixing and better deaeration are not the same solution.

Engineers need to understand how air enters, how the material moves and whether a controlled vacuum step makes sense for the formulation.

10/19/2026

A batch can be mixed properly and still contain trapped air.

For high-viscosity adhesives and sealants, bubbles may remain inside the material because the paste is too thick for them to escape quickly. They can show up later during filling, dispensing or product inspection.

The first step is finding out where the air is entering and how the material behaves during the batch. The answer may involve process sequence, handling, or a vacuum-capable mixing system.

Start with the defect, not a guess about equipment.

10/16/2026

Thinking about upgrading your ball mill? There may be more to consider first.

Getting the particle size you need isn't always about having a larger machine.

The right grinding media, mill speed, loading conditions, and material compatibility all play a role in how effectively your mill performs.

Understanding these factors can help you determine whether your current setup needs adjustments or a different equipment configuration.

Orbis Machinery can help you explore the right approach for your application.

10/15/2026

Ball mill not getting fine enough?

Do not assume the answer is a bigger mill.

The real issue may be media, speed, loading, slurry behavior, lining, contamination limits or the target particle size itself.

Start with the process.

Then determine whether the equipment needs to change.

Orbis can help evaluate the material, the milling variables and the ball mill configuration before you make the capital decision.

10/14/2026

Before replacing a ball mill, check the process around it.

Four variables can change the grinding result dramatically:

1. Grinding media
2. Mill speed
3. Media and product loading
4. Wet-vs.-dry process conditions

Those variables determine how often media contacts the material, how much energy reaches the particles, how much heat is generated and how consistently the mill performs.

A process problem can look like an equipment problem if you skip those checks.

Address

2001 S Prairie Avenue
Waukesha, WI
53189

Telephone

(262) 522-1939

Website

https://www.orbismachinery.com/

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