Haro-Lund - Revolutionizing Static Mixing Technology
Welcome to the Future of Static Mixers!
Today, Haro-Lund introduces a groundbreaking static mixing technology,
offering better mixing, shorter nozzles, and cost efficiency.
By
utilizing die cutting equipment, manufacturing costs are reduced by an order of
magnitude, the technology is scalable, and offers square
mixer performance in a round housing
for inline mixing and disposable mixing nozzles. In addition the new
technology opens up the
ability to use a wide variety of materials including metals.
Licensing Opportunity: We are actively seeking to license or sell this
technology.
Key Advantages:
- Better Mixing: Our prototype 1/4" diameter mixing element
out performed helical elements, and worked as well as square turbo mixers.
- Lower Manufacturing cost: Our elements can be made on high
speed die cutting machines making tens of thousands of parts
per hour
possible.
The process is scalable.
- Material Versatility: Expanding material options open doors to innovative applications, especially when elements double as
catalysts.
The process works for a wide variety of materials including most plastics and metals
and even coated materials.
- Fast Prototyping: Prototyping is quick and inexpensive,
with prototypes for most mixers available within hours.
- Custom Designs: Using a CAD system in conjunction with our new technology opens a whole new world of design
possibilities. Our elements
have a
much larger surface area exposed to the product being mixed and can be made
with specialty metals. Our elements can duplicate the results of a variety of
special type mixers by changing the shape and
patterns of the tabs on
our elements.
- Quick Time-to-Market: Quick turnaround tooling coupled with fast prototyping ensures a swift transition from concept to production.
The Haro-Lund Static Mixing Technology:
Our mixing elements start out as flat strips with patterns of tabs cut
into them. The strips are then
formed into tubes with the pattern of tabs projecting into the interior of
the tubes. The tubes are then
inserted into housings or nozzles. All or parts of the process can be done on
high-speed die cutting type equipment.
By
using die cutting equipment the cost of manufacturing can be dramatically
lowered.
-
Thousands of parts / hour on a small machine, tens of thousands of parts / hour on a larger machine
- Extremely low-cost tooling.
- Scalable to other diameters.
- Square mixer performance in a round housing for in-line and disposable mixers.
Download the Patent PDF file to see the technology:
Static Mixer Patent.pdf
Foam
mixing test comparison:
Photo of an HL mixing element partially inserted into a nozxle.
We used
a helical mixer and a Quadro square mixer against our HL mixer. The test used 2 lb.
density urethane foam.
As can be seen from the pictures above, the 3-inch-long HL element makes better
foam than the 5-inch-long helical element,
and the HL element works as well or better than a square mixer of the same
length.
Disposable Static Mixers: A Maturing Industry
The disposable static mixer industry is undergoing significant
transformations, impacting adhesives manufacturers, distributors, and
end-users
alike. Plastic injection tooling has played a crucial role in the
large-scale production of small plastic helical static mixers, marking a
pivotal
moment in the industry's evolution.
June 1, 2015 - Over the past 50 years, the helical static mixer has
matured, with notable milestones in its development. The introduction of
plastic
disposable static mixers
in the early 1970s revolutionized the two-part adhesives industry.
Subsequently, in 2000, Sulzer Chemtech Corp
patented
the square mixer,
further reshaping the landscape of static mixers.
Industry Growth and Maturity
In the last 15 years, helical static mixers have entered a mature phase,
marked by slowed sales growth and a commodification trend. The market
now faces challenges such as increased competition, downward price pressure,
decreased margins, and squeezed distribution channels. As the
industry
evolves,
manufacturers and purchasers must adapt to these changes.
Increased Competition
New entrants, including manufacturers from China, are challenging the status
quo. Successful strategies for U.S.-based entrants involve innovative
approaches such as value addition, lean operations, and leveraging
e-commerce for sales. However, the market also faces issues of patent
infringement
and fluctuating costs due to shipping and tariffs.
E-Commerce Revolution
The convergence of static mixers becoming commodities and the rise of
business-to-business e-commerce has transformed the buying landscape.
Industrial buyers now have easy access to information for benchmarking
attributes, price comparisons, and extensive research. The industry must
adapt to this changing dynamic to remain competitive.The Haro-Lund
mixing technology is just what the industry is looking for.
It can
simultaneously lower the price of mixers, and increase profit margins.
It's an opportunity to dramatically increase market share for
disposable and inline mixing elements.
Licensing Opportunity:
Haro-Lund is actively seeking licensing partnerships for its revolutionary
static mixing technology.
For further exploration of this opportunity or
additional information, please contact:
Chris Haro
Chris@Haro-Lund.com
Phone: