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At Mixer Direct, we sell two basic kinds of motors. The first motor is powered by alternating current electricity. The second kind is powered by compressed air. These two motor types are the most common used across the liquid processing industry.
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Three basic flow patterns exist in industrial mixing: rotational flow, an axial flow, or a radial flow.
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When we talk about mixer motors, it is easy to think "bigger horsepower = better mixing." However, that's not always true, especially if you're not...
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You’ve decided you need to upgrade to an industrial mixer. That's great, but where to start? You have impellers, shafts, motors, and mounts to...
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Once you have your impeller, motor, and shaft you’ll need to mount the mixer to the container or set up a stand where you can lower the mixer in and...
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If you are building a mixing system, one of the first things to consider is the size of the tank compared to the size of the impeller. We look at the...
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A mixer shaft is simply the piece of material that connects the motor to the impeller. The shaft can vary by diameter, length, and material. The...
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Your process has plenty of moving parts. Between optimizing the composition of your output, calculating power requirements, recycling cooling water,...
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As you start looking at all your options for industrial mixers, you could run into some terminology that may be unfamiliar. Or, in some cases, you...
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Regular Weekly Maintenance on your Mixers To prevent erosion and to preserve the integrity of a mixer, qualified personnel will need to conduct...
