The Twister pro is a hands-free vacuum mixer designed for homogenous, bubble-free mixing of dental stones, investments, silicones, and alginate materials. The mixer is equipped with an automatic-coupling aid that locks the mixing-bowl assembly to the unit when attached. Twister pro has five user programs for mixing materials. Program parameters are: mixing time (0-5 min), mixing speed (150-600 rpm), direction of rotation, prevacuum (0-60 sec), and post-vacuum (0-60 sec). The unit’s control panel has a touchpad to select the appropriate program and turn the unit on/off. There is a liquid-crystal display (LCD) to view the current program in use, which can be displayed in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish. A control knob located in the center of the control panel is used to start and stop the mixing cycles as well as make adjustments to the mixing programs. A built-in intake filter prevents excess stone from entering the pump. The Twister pro can be used as a benchtop unit, with an optional stand, or as a wall-mounted unit. Its weight is 22 1/4 lbs. and dimensions are 5.5” x 12.8” x 8.8”. Twister pro is available in 120V, 50-60Hz or 230V, 50-60Hz. Standard delivery includes: Twister pro, one 500-ml bowl assembly, operating instructions, and a mounting template. The stand for benchtop use and 65-, 200-, 700-, and 1000-ml bowl assemblies are sold separately. The Twister pro has a three-year warranty.
The Twister Pro automatic, hands-free vacuum mixer can be used to mix stones, investments, silicones, and alginate dental materials quickly and easily. Each of the five programs has a wide range of mixing parameters--mixing time, mixing speed, direction of rotation, pre-vacuum, and post-vacuum. Clinical evaluators found the Twister pro to be reliable, easy to use, and very efficient due to its hands-free and multi-program functions. Twister pro can be wall mounted or used as a benchtop mixer with an optional stand. Manufacturer’s instructions were complete and easy to understand and the mixer meets all electrical safety standards.
The Twister Pro is slightly more expensive than currently available vacuum mixers. Some evaluators found the beep signaling the completion of a mixing cycle too quiet for a busy lab environment.
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