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blending

[′blen·diŋ]

(materials)

The process of mixing two or more substances having different properties to obtain a final product having characteristics different from those of the starting materials.

(textiles)

Producing uniform yarn and fabric by bringing together two or more distinctive types of fibers of different lengths.

Blending

A gradual merging of one element into another.

blending

In hot-water systems, the mixing of hot water with cold water in order to raise the cold-water temperature. Blending usually takes place at the point of use.

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Indeed the size and some features of the blending equipment may vary, but the overall result of the mechanical process yields the same end result.

About tea blends

Horizontal ribbon mixers and systems ensure uniform blending and mixing of dry products and slurries, as wells as coating, heating and finishing.

Compounding and mixing systems

On 3 March 2005, members of the House of Representatives introduced bipartisan legislation, the "Save Our Waters From Sewage Act," to block the EPA blending proposal.

Combined sewer system: down, dirty, and out of date

Rheological testing was conducted immediately after blending.

Continuous versus batch processing of recycled rubber and plastic blends

This allows the combination of all blending and cleaning operations into one unit.

Automated beer blending; a brewery equipment manufacturer propounds the benefits of automated beer blending

Synchronous feeder design permits continuous blending without mechanical mixers.

Metering, feeding and blending

Having a good solid stand-alone tea in your menu can be a good source for future blending or flavoring needs.

Custom blending & flavoring teas

Taking into account the industry trend towards fewer material sources and the relative magnitudes of ETPE and TPO volumes then the preferred recycling route for ETPE will probably be through blending with TPO.

Recycling ETPEs

ZSK corotating intermeshing twin-screw extruders in MEGAcompounder or MEGAvolume design for compounding polyolefins, engineering resins, color additive masterbatches, and blending reinforced plastics.