Agitated Tanks
Product and process-specific industrial mixers that flawlessly combine liquid-liquid or liquid-solid mixtures of varying viscosities.
Fluid Mechanics and Agitator Technology
The efficiency of agitated tanks depends on the Agitator (Blade) design, which is selected according to the viscosity and density of the product to be mixed. While Propeller type blades create rapid circulation in low-viscosity liquids; Anchor and Scraper blades provide a homogeneous mixture by preventing high-viscosity and sticky products from clinging to the tank wall. By integrating baffles inside the tank when necessary, vortex formation is prevented, minimizing mixing time.
Design and Performance Advantages
Blade Types and Application Areas
* The listed rotational speeds and viscosity values are general references; the motor/gearbox combination is calculated specifically for your project.
| BLADE (AGITATOR) TYPE | VISCOSITY RANGE | APPLICATION AREA | OPERATING SPEED (RPM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propeller | Low (Water, Juice) | Fast Mixing / Dissolving | High (1000 - 1500 RPM) |
| Turbine | Low / Medium | Emulsion / Dispersion | Medium - High (300 - 1000 RPM) |
| Anchor | High (Cream, Shampoo) | Homogeneous Heat Transfer | Low (10 - 60 RPM) |
| Scraper (Teflon) | Very High (Paste, Putty) | Heated Processes (Anti-Burn) | Low (10 - 40 RPM) |
| Counter-Rotating Double Blade | Variable | Complex Chemical Reactions | Variable (Inverter) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Baffle do?
In fast mixing processes, it prevents the liquid from swirling inside the tank and forming a vortex. The baffle disrupts the flow direction of the liquid, allowing it to mix vertically and reducing processing time by up to 40%.
Why is a scraper agitator preferred?
Especially in heated jacketed tanks, Teflon scraper blades are mandatory to prevent dense fluids (such as tomato paste or cosmetic creams) from sticking to the heated wall and burning or caramelizing.
Our Industrial Applications
Technical Specification
PDF DOCUMENT
Download the specification file containing blade type selection charts, motor RPM calculations, and baffle layout diagrams.
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GO TO PROJECTWhat is Your Product's Viscosity?
Inform us about the density (viscosity) of your fluid and your capacity, and let's design the most accurate vortex-free motor-gearbox and blade (agitator) system together.
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