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Perfect Your Process

Expert resources for manufacturers to examine their own processes so they can achieve more.

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Utilizing Tote Agitators In Mixing Processes

Why Choose A Tote Agitator? IBC (intermediate bulk container) totes are the most popular form of shipping containers for a variety of liquids and industries. Have you ever had a pizza delivered to your door and proceeded to use the box as your...

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Back to the Basics of Mixers: Power Supply

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...

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Mixer Basics: Flow Patterns

Three basic flow patterns exist in industrial mixing: rotational flow, an axial flow, or a radial flow.

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Back to the Basics of Mixers: Flow & Shear

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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Understanding Industrial Mixer Mounts & Stands

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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Building a Mixing System: Tank to Impeller Ratios

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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How Can a Mixer Shaft Make Your Mix?

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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Commonly Used Mixer Terminology

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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Mixer & Tank Sanitation: Why You Need It

Whether used for food manufacturing or for agricultural purposes, stainless steel is the preferred metal for nearly all mixing industries. This is...

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