Bird Cage Mixing Paddles for Plaster, Screed & Tile Adhesive
R455.40
ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddles / Spindles are professional low-shear mixing tools designed for mechanically mixing compatible powdered and semi-liquid materials with reduced air incorporation.
The bird cage configuration is designed to provide controlled material movement while helping minimise the amount of air introduced into suitable mixes during mechanical mixing.
These mixing spindles are suitable for compatible glue, screed, tile adhesive, gypsum, plaster and micro-aggregate systems, making them useful for flooring, tiling, plastering and construction applications.
ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddles feature a standard M14 connector for use with compatible handheld mixing machines.
| Code | Description | Weight | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/0/901 | BIRD CAGE | 50 kg max | 120 mm x 600 mm |
A bird cage mixing paddle is a mechanically driven mixing attachment designed to mix suitable materials while helping reduce air incorporation compared with more aggressive mixing configurations.
The paddle gets its name from its open cage-style mixing structure, which allows material to circulate through the paddle during operation.
Bird cage paddles are commonly used as low-shear mixing tools for powdered materials and other compatible products where controlled mixing is required.
The ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddle is designed for applications including glue, screed, tile adhesive, gypsum, plaster and micro-aggregate systems.
- Bird cage low-shear mixing configuration
- Designed to induce less air during mixing
- Standard M14 connector
- Designed for powdered materials
- Suitable for compatible glue and adhesive systems
- Suitable for compatible screeds
- Suitable for tile adhesives
- Suitable for gypsum and plaster
- Suitable for micro-aggregate systems
- Professional ROX® mixing equipment
- Designed for use with compatible handheld mixing machines
- Tile adhesive mixing
- Plaster mixing
- Gypsum mixing
- Screed mixing
- Powdered material mixing
- Construction adhesive mixing
- Micro-aggregate systems
- Flooring material preparation
- Wall finishing materials
- General construction mixing
- Flooring contractors
- Tile installers
- Plasterers
- Builders
- Construction contractors
- Renovation contractors
- Drywall and gypsum installers
- Floor screed contractors
- Adhesive installers
- Professional tradespeople
- Maintenance contractors
What is a bird cage mixing paddle?
A bird cage mixing paddle is a low-shear mixing attachment designed to mechanically mix compatible materials while helping reduce air incorporation.
What is a bird cage mixing paddle used for?
The ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddle is designed for compatible powdered materials, glue, screeds, tile adhesives, gypsum, plaster and micro-aggregate systems.
What does low-shear mixing mean?
Low-shear mixing uses a less aggressive mixing action than high-shear mixing and can be useful where controlled material movement and reduced air incorporation are required.
Does the ROX® Bird Cage paddle reduce air?
The bird cage configuration is designed to induce less air during mixing, making it suitable for applications where reduced air incorporation is desirable.
What connector does the ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddle use?
The ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddle uses a standard M14 connector for compatible handheld mixing machines.
Can a bird cage paddle mix plaster?
Yes. The ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddle is suitable for compatible plaster and gypsum materials when used according to the material manufacturer's mixing instructions.
Can a bird cage paddle mix tile adhesive?
Yes. The ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddle is designed for compatible tile adhesive applications.
Can a bird cage paddle mix screed?
Yes. It is suitable for compatible screed materials within the manufacturer's recommended batch size and mixing requirements.
What size is the ROX® Bird Cage Mixing Paddle?
The published ROX® specification lists the Bird Cage paddle at 120 mm x 600 mm.
What is the maximum batch size?
The published specification lists a maximum batch weight of 50 kg for the ROX® Bird Cage configuration.
What is the difference between a bird cage and high-shear mixing paddle?
A bird cage paddle is designed for low-shear mixing and reduced air incorporation, while high-shear paddles are designed for more aggressive mixing and applications such as pigment dispersion and certain coating systems.
Who should use a bird cage mixing paddle?
Bird cage mixing paddles are suitable for flooring contractors, tile installers, plasterers, builders and other professionals mixing compatible powdered and construction materials.
| Mixing Paddle | Mixing Action | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Cage | Low shear / reduced air incorporation | Powdered materials, plaster, gypsum, tile adhesive and screed |
| Helicon | Medium to high shear | Epoxy, urethane coatings, plaster and gypsum |
| Spiral Mortar | Heavy-duty material movement | High-viscosity screeds, epoxy quartz, plaster and concrete |
| Hi-Shear | High shear | Pigmented epoxy, urethane paints and self-levelling epoxy |
| Multi-Mixing | High-shear mixing | Epoxy, urethane paints and self-levelling epoxy |
The correct paddle depends on material viscosity, formulation, batch size and the mixing procedure specified by the material manufacturer.
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