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Cross-Grid Mixing Nozzle

Cross-Grid Mixing Nozzle

For two-component systems with wide viscosity differences and filled materialsCross-grid mixing nozzles split and redirect both components through an x-shaped element path, requiring fewer elements than helical static mixers to achieve thorough mixing. The shorter mixer body reduces retained material volume and supports more consistent output in two-component dispensing applications with wide viscosity ratios or particle-filled formulations.

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Key Advantages of Cross-Grid Mixing Nozzle

Use cross-grid mixing nozzles when wide viscosity ratios, particle-filled formulations, or body length constraints make standard helical or square nozzles harder to apply reliably.
  • Built for wide viscosity ratio materials: The X-shaped grid repeatedly divides and redirects both components, helping mix materials where one side is much thicker or more filled.
  • Suitable for particle-filled materials: Common applications include thermal pastes, filled epoxies, and other two-component compounds requiring efficient mixing with controlled flow resistance.
  • Helps reduce material waste: A shorter mixer body can lower retained mixed material, reducing waste per shot or dispensing cycle.
  • All-PP construction: The polypropylene housing and elements suit standard industrial cartridge dispensing with epoxies, polyurethanes, silicones, MMAs, and structural adhesives.
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Available Cross-Grid Mixing Nozzle Configurations

Cross-grid mixing nozzles are available in a single 9.3 mm ID with element counts from 12 to 20, across body lengths from 146 mm to 220 mm. Lower element counts suit applications where mixing distance can stay short and flow rate matters more; higher counts are typically the starting point when the viscosity ratio is wide. All configurations use a bell-mouth inlet for 200–1500 mL dual cartridges.

No. Part No. Elements I.D.(mm) L(mm) O.D.(mm) A(mm) Inner-core Color
G1 GSM9-12 12 9.3 146 12.5 3 White/Yellow
G2 GSM9-14 14 9.3 164 12.5 3 Blue/Yellow
G3 GSM9-16 16 9.3 183 12.5 3 White/Blue
G4 GSM9-20 20 9.3 220 12.5 3 Blue/Red

How to Choose the Right Cross-Grid Mixing Nozzle

  • Material viscosity ratio is the primary selection trigger: Cross-grid mixing nozzles are most relevant when the two components have significantly different viscosities and standard static formats become harder to control. If both components stay closer in viscosity, helical or square nozzles are often evaluated first.
  • Element count follows material difficulty: Lower counts suit applications where mixing distance can stay shorter, while 16–20 elements are usually checked first when the viscosity ratio is wide, the formulation is heavily filled, or the material is fast-reacting.
  • Step to cross-grid before dynamic mixing: If helical or square mixers already struggle with your material at acceptable pressure, cross-grid is often the next format to evaluate before moving to dynamic mixing.

Customization Options for Cross-Grid Mixing Nozzle

Standard cross-grid mixing nozzle configurations cover most large-cartridge dispensing applications, but element count, body length, inlet geometry, or private-label requirements sometimes fall outside the current range.

OEM Production

OEM Production

Manufacture to customer drawings specifying element count, body length, ID, and inlet geometry.

ODM Development

ODM Development

Engineering evaluation based on viscosity ratio, mix ratio, flow target, and cartridge interface.

Structural & Interface Customization

Structural & Interface Customization

Adjust element count, body length, or inlet geometry to match cartridge and equipment standards.

Branding & Packaging

Branding & Packaging

Custom labeling, color coding, or packaging format for private-label or OEM channel requirements.

Excellent Performance in Industrial Applications

Cross-grid mixing nozzles fit high-flow dispensing operations where wide viscosity ratios, particle-filled formulations, or continuous cycle demands make standard static mixing formats harder to control reliably.

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Electronics and Electrical Potting

Transformers, power supplies, motor assemblies, and control modules require large-volume potting with consistent mix ratios across the full pour. Two-component encapsulants with different viscosities between resin and hardener are difficult to fully homogenize under continuous flow, and incomplete mixing creates uncured zones in deep cavities that cause thermal or electrical failure under load. The cross-grid element path — designed specifically for wide viscosity ratio materials — helps maintain mix consistency across extended dispensing cycles in deep-fill applications.

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Composite Manufacturing

RTM, VARTM, and vacuum-assisted resin infusion require complete blending of resin and catalyst under continuous flow into fiber preforms. When the resin and catalyst have different viscosities, standard helical elements can leave unmixed zones near the housing wall, producing resin-rich or catalyst-rich bands in the laminate that create structural weak points. The cross-grid geometry helps prevent this wall-zone separation, supporting more uniform mixing at the higher flow rates that large composite infusion runs require.

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A person wearing gloves applying a mixed two-part epoxy adhesive bead from a dual-cartridge gun with a green static mixing nozzle onto a joint between two panels

Construction and Structural Repair

Chemical anchor injection for rebar, threaded rods, and heavy fasteners in concrete requires consistent ratio delivery under the back-pressure of confined drilled holes. Many chemical anchor systems use two components with different viscosities, which makes thorough mixing harder to achieve in a standard helical nozzle under high back-pressure conditions. The cross-grid channel handles this viscosity ratio condition more reliably, supporting stable ratio delivery through the full anchor injection cycle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross-Grid Mixing Nozzle

How does a cross-grid mixing nozzle differ from helical and square static mixing nozzles?

Cross-grid mixing nozzles are designed for two-component materials where the two parts have very different viscosities — a condition where standard helical or square formats can become harder to control reliably. The x-shaped grid structure requires fewer elements to mix these wide-ratio systems, which shortens the body and reduces material waste per cycle. For materials where both components have similar viscosities, helical or square nozzles remain practical choices.

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