What is a side entry mixer?

The Plenty Side Entry mixer is an efficient converter of energy into fluid motion. Side Entry mixers are also efficient, and are usually less expensive for larger diameter tanks. Side Entry mixers are ideal for use on tanks with floating roofs where practical considerations preclude the use of top entry mixers.

What is a tank mixer?

A mixing tank is a container that is used to blend several components together. The material that a mixing tank is made of can range from plastic, glass or hard rubber to steel of all types. In most manufacturing facilities, the use of a mixing tank to prepare materials that will be used in production is common.

How many baffles are permissible for large diameter tanks?

Baffles are typically mounted 1/72 of the tank diameter off the wall of the tank, and are 1/12 of the tank diameter in width. The optimal installment is comprised of four baffles within a tank, but the use of three baffles is sufficient for most applications.

What are agitators used for?

An Agitator is a machine used in a tank for mixing various process media together. Media include all liquid types, gases & solids (such as salts, powders, granules etc). In summary, it works by rotating an impeller to impart energy to the media which interact and mix.

Where are agitators used?

Agitators are widely used for multiple operations in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, grease, metal extraction, paint, adhesive, water, and cosmetic industries.

What should be the distance of impeller from the bottom of the tank?

The normal range of C/T is between 0.1 – 0.4. Bottom clearance may also be defined by the impeller diameter. For high shear mixing, 1 D off bottom is optimal. For low speed agitation, the clearance can be as low as ½ D.

Do baffles improve mixing?

Increasing the resistance on the impeller and achieving top to bottom flow, baffles can drastically improve the effectiveness of your mixing. For many mixing applications, baffles are one of the most beneficial additions you can equip your mixer with.

What are the different types of agitators?

Types of Agitators