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Impellers are the component of the mixer which imparts flow. Their purpose is to transfer the energy driven by the motor to the contents of a tank as quickly and efficiently as possible. Each type of impeller can be categorized by its flow pattern,...
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Portable mixers are a staple for liquid mixing and suspending solids in a host of different industries around the world. These workhorses can be...
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What is Low Shear Mixing? You have probably utilized low shear mixing and didn't even realize it. According to recent coffee statistics, half of...
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Why Choose A Tote Agitator? IBC (intermediate bulk container) totes are the most popular form of shipping containers for a variety of liquids and...
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
