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Dispersers are perfect for viscous dispersions. They are most often used for chemical, paint, ink and specialty coatings applications.
ROSS is the leading manufacturer of high shear rotor-stator mixer homogenizers and high-speed dispersion equipment for the adhesives, chemical, cosmetic, food pharmaceutical and plastics industries.
ROSS Kneader Extruders combines the efficiency of a double arm - sigma blade mixer with the convenience of an extrusion screw for the mixing and discharging of heavy viscous materials.
Multi-Shaft Mixers are available in fixed tank and change can designs. They are also offered in dual or triple shaft configurations to match up with your specific process needs.
ROSS is the leading supplier of Planetary Mixers to mix products including adhesives, pharmaceuticals, foods, chemicals, electronics, plastics and pigments.
Many products including pharmaceuticals, foods (BISSC certified), chemicals, fertilizers, plastics, pigments, and cosmetics are manufactured in ROSS Ribbon and Paddle Blenders.
SLIM technology enables you to wet out powders instantly. The SLIM system sucks solids directly into the high shear rotor-stator where they are wetted out and dispersed into the liquid stream.
ROSS static mixing systems include either our ISG (Interfacial Surface Generator) or LPD (Low Pressure Drop) static - no moving parts mixers and fully integrated control systems.
When ROSS produced the first Three Roll Mill more than 80 years ago, we revolutionized pigment dispersion — with superior consistency and finer dispersion than ever before.
ROSS tumble blenders are available in a variety of geometries, the most common being the V-shaped or double-cone configurations.
Complete vacuum drying systems are available to meet the needs of each application. The systems typically include a mixer/blender, filter, condenser, vacuum pump and condensate receiving vessel.
The ROSS Turboemulsifier consists of a counter-rotating turbine and a high speed rotor/stator. The rotor stator head is positioned in the bottom center of the mix vessel to enable its use with very small volumes of material.
Vertical Blenders are an excellent design alternative for applications that are shear sensitive or where space on the plant floor is at a minimum.
Follower Plate Discharge Systems are used to discharge viscous non-flowable materials from the vessel of a Change Can Mixer.
ROSS control and data acquisition systems offer unprecedented accuracy and flexibility in the mixing and blending process.
The Main Fabrication and Assembly Bay located at ROSS Engineering in Savannah, GA is ideal for tank and vessel jobs of virtually any size and complexity, ROSS can deliver exactly the support you need at extremely competitive prices.
New, Used or Rebuilt equipment can be shipped to meet your immediate needs. Take a look at the current inventory of each product line as you review the capabilities of each design.
Our mixing, blending, drying and dispersion equipment, is available in either standard or custom designs, to meet your specific processing needs. The company has a world class reputation for innovative engineering, superb construction and fast delivery
ROSS mixers, blenders and dispersers are used throughout the adhesives and sealants manufacturing industry. Applications include the simple stirring of low viscosity miscible fluids to the sophisticated dispersion of high viscosity dissimilar materials.
The Aerospace and Aviation Industry is a special niche market we are proud to serve for many decades now. ROSS Mixers and Blenders are used in the manufacture of aerospace materials and intermediates
Our Mixers and Blenders are associated with a wide range of dry and wet applications in the battery and electronics industries.
Cannabis-infused products and medical marijuana are at the forefront of an innovative and promising industry. ROSS has the expertise to effectively incorporate any active ingredient in a full application viscosity range. Proper homogenization is key to obtaining uniform potency.
ROSS serves the requirements of the Chemical Process Industries, in virtually every industrialized country around the world. Typical applications include mixing, blending, particle size reduction, emulsification, homogenization, powder induction, vacuum processing and more.
Our mixers and blenders are applied for many development and production operations in the cosmetics and personal care industries. A few examples include Carbopol Gels, Lipsticks, Powder Foundations, Skincare Creams, Toothpaste, and Wax Emulsions.
ROSS is a leading manufacturer of mixing, blending, drying, size reduction, emulsification, homogenization, dispersion and control equipment for the Food Industry. We have over 170 years of experience designing and building a variety of equipment for applications ranging from simple stirring to sophisticated reactions.
ROSS mixers, blenders and dispersers are used throughout the ceramic manufacturing industry. Applications include the simple blending of dry powders to the sophisticated dispersion of solids into high viscosity fluids
Inks, Paints & Coatings - for different substrates including paper, glass, textile, plastic, rubber, metals, etc.
ROSS mixers and blenders are regularly used for preparing pet foods, supplements, and medicines for pets and animals.
ROSS serves the requirements of the Pharmaceutical industry, in virtually every industrialized country around the world. We have the experience and production capacity that no other manufacturer of specialty mixing and blending equipment can match.
ROSS mixers, blenders and dispersers are used throughout the plastics and composites manufacturing industries.
ROSS mixers and blenders can be used in a wide range of applications, and we are constantly researching new application for ROSS mixers.
In virtually every industrialized nation, ROSS equipment is now the #1 choice for mixing, blending and dispersion. Since the company was founded, we have built a world class reputation for innovative engineering, superb construction and fast delivery.
As experts in the mixing and blending industry, we regularly write articles for various industry technical magazines to describe how specific mixers are engineered and designed for applications relevant to businesses.
The Expert's Corner Blog features curated content from ROSS engineers, managers, and sales reps, updated regularly, to provide customers with in-depth mixing knowledge, advice, and solutions.
Over the years, ROSS has found a number of related websites and resources to help in your mixer and blender selection process. View these useful links while choosing the right equipment for your needs.
Mixing Technology Insights offer a brief look into ROSS' products, process expertise and market strengths. The reports delve into how the equipment can be used to improve your process and to add to your bottom line.
The ROSS Trial Rental Program gives process managers a powerful tool for optimizing a process before committing to a large capital purchase.
We are now conducting more tests in the ROSS Test & Development Center than ever before. Already the best equipped laboratory in the specialty mixer business, our Test and Development Center was recently expanded. New equipment provides an even broader range of options for testing.
ROSS rebuilt mixing and blending equipment is recognized for its high retention value. We maintain the world's largest inventory of new, used and rebuilt mixers that are ready to ship when you need them.
Watch our ROSS Mixers and Blenders in action as we demonstrate each mixer's capabilities and how they handle different applications.
Our interactive webinars are online training tools developed by ROSS to help customers make the right purchasing decisions when it comes to the proper mixers/blenders for their mixing processes.
Over years of research and testing, we've written a number of studies outlining best practices for mixers, the right blenders for every application, and how to determine the correct size product to perform at maximum efficiency with our whitepapers.
ROSS has its sales offices and facilities located worldwide for all of your mixing and blending requirements; with equipment facilities in the United States, China, and India.
Providing the most insight and information towards our mixers and blenders, our Resources section is designed to help customers make the right choices when selecting the proper mixers in their next application.
Learn how Charles Ross & Son Company grew from building grain mills in the 1800's to the world's leader in mixing and blending equipment.
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ROSS has its sales offices and facilities located worldwide for all of your mixing and blending requirements; with equipment facilities in the United States, China, and India.
The ROSS family has owned the company since its inception. In 1999, the company established an ESOP for its employees. All of the company's employees now share in the ownership.
No other maker of mixers and blenders serves the U.S. process industries with a sales team that offers this much value.
Have questions on how ROSS operates, what our specialities are, or who to get in touch with on your next mixer purchase? Get your answers here.
ROSS Mixers has sales offices located throughout the world to handle all of your mixing and blending needs in any location.
ROSS Mixers is looking for experienced and driven individuals to become part of the ROSS team.
Get driving directions to all of ROSS Facilities.
ROSS rebuilt mixing and blending equipment is recognized for its high retention value. We maintain the world's largest inventory of new, used and rebuilt mixers that are ready to ship when you need them.
ROSS is the World Leader in Mixing & Blending Technology. The company has a world class reputation for innovative engineering, superb construction and fast delivery. ROSS equipment is designed and built in the USA, China and India.
Contact information for our Corporate Headquarters, along with contact information for all of our manufacturing plants and worldwide facilities.
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ROSS Mixers has sales offices located throughout the world to handle all of your mixing and blending needs in any location.
Contact information for our Corporate Headquarters, along with contact information for all of our manufacturing plants and worldwide facilities.
The Expert's Corner Blog features curated content from ROSS engineers, managers, and sales reps, updated regularly, to provide customers with in-depth mixing knowledge, advice, and solutions.
Resources > "The Expert's Corner" Blog > cosmetics
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Production rates from existing batch mix tanks were not fast enough to meet the needs of the new product line of liquid soaps at a cosmetics manufacturer, a producer of fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries. With the use of a ROSS in-line mixer-emulsifier and plate heat exchanger, batch time has been reduced from two hours to one hour and the product consistency has improved.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
In this technical brief we attempt to quantify the benefits of scraping the vessel walls of a Ross VersaMix. This is an important illustration as many emulsion based cosmetic creams and lotions require precise and responsive temperature control, especially in the cooling cycle, to effect the desired result.
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