Reactor In Acrylic Emulsion Production Line | JCT Machinery

Acrylic Emulsion Production Process

1. Raw material preparation
2. Emulsification process
3. Polymerization reaction
4. Finished product processing and storage
5. Quality inspection and packaging

The Role of Reactor in Acrylic Emulsion Production Line

1. Emulsion Polymerization Reaction

Reactor is the place for polymerization reaction in acrylic emulsion production. The reaction is to mix the water phase and oil phase materials, and finally generate acrylic emulsion through heating, initiation, polymerization reaction.

2. Control Polymerization Temperature and Reaction rate

In the emulsion polymerization process, temperature is a crucial parameter. The heating system in reactor can accurately control the reaction temperature, thereby affecting the reaction rate and emulsion quality.

3. Stirring and Uniform Mixing of Materials

Reactor is equipped with a stirrer or high shear stirring device to ensure uniform mixing of the reaction materials. Effective stirring helps the emulsifier to fully contact the monomer, promotes the emulsification reaction, and helps to generate a stable emulsion.

4. Evaporation and Condensation

During the polymerization reaction, the evaporation of water or solvent is a common phenomenon. Reactor is usually equipped with a condenser to recover the volatile solvent or water vapor to ensure that airtightness and environmental protection requirements of the reaction system.

5. Vacuum Degassing and Bubble Removal

During the emulsion polymerization process, bubbles may be generated, which will affect the quality and stability of the emulsion. The degassing system (such as vacuum pump) equipped with the reactor can effectively remove the gas and bubbles generated during the reaction.

6. Reaction Termination and Cooling

When the polymerization reaction is completed, reactor can reduce the reaction temperature through the cooling system, terminate the polymerization reaction and prevent overreaction.

7. Provide Stable Reaction Environment

Reactor can provide a stable physical and chemical environment for the polymerization reaction, ensure that the various reaction parameters are within the ideal range, ensure that the reaction proceeds smoothly, and the product reaches the expected quality.