Overhead Industrial Mixers
Description
Overhead industrial mixers are designed to blend, mix, or homogenize materials in a variety of industrial settings. These mixers are typically mounted above the mixing vessel, allowing for efficient mixing of contents from the top down. They are equipped with a motor and an agitator, which can vary in design depending on the specific mixing requirements.
Working Principle
Overhead industrial mixers operate by using a motor-driven agitator that is inserted into the mixing vessel from above. The agitator rotates, creating a flow within the vessel that ensures thorough mixing of the materials. This top-entry design is particularly useful for achieving uniform mixing in large volumes or in vessels with complex geometries. The overhead configuration allows for easy access to the mixing components for maintenance and cleaning, making them a practical choice for many industrial applications.
Applications
Overhead industrial mixers are used in a wide range of applications. They are commonly employed in the chemical industry for mixing adhesives, paints, and coatings. In the pharmaceutical sector, they are used for blending active ingredients with excipients. Additionally, these mixers are utilized in the food and beverage industry for homogenizing liquids and semi-solids, such as sauces and creams.
Advantages over other Industrial Mixers
One of the primary advantages of overhead industrial mixers is their ability to handle large volumes of material efficiently. Their top-entry design allows for easy integration into existing systems and provides straightforward access for cleaning and maintenance. This design also minimizes the risk of contamination, as the mixer components are less likely to come into contact with external elements compared to side-entry or bottom-entry mixers.
Limitations
A limitation of overhead industrial mixers is that they may not be suitable for highly viscous materials or those that require intense shearing action. In such cases, other types of mixers, such as rotor-stator or planetary mixers, might be more effective. Additionally, the overhead design may require more vertical space, which could be a constraint in facilities with low ceilings.
Considerations
When selecting an overhead industrial mixer, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary significantly depending on the size and complexity of the mixer. Operating expenses, including energy consumption and maintenance, should also be evaluated. Durability is a key consideration, as mixers are often subjected to harsh operating conditions. Accuracy in mixing is crucial for ensuring product quality, and this can be influenced by the design of the agitator and the control systems in place. Finally, replacement and maintenance costs should be factored into the decision-making process, as these can impact the long-term cost-effectiveness of the mixer.
from ARDE Barinco, Inc.
ARDE Barinco, Inc., can supply a wide variety of propeller mixers and turbine agitators. Standard "clamp on" prop mixers along with side entering and pressure sealed designs are available. Sanitary polished versions for pharmaceutical and food processing applications can be made. Both axial flow and... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Turbine
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 122000
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Charles Ross & Son Company
Vertical Blenders are an excellent design alternative for applications that are shear sensitive or where space on the plant floor is at a minimum. The gentle blending action of the slow turning blending screw is far gentler than that of a horizontal blender. The blending screw orbits the conical... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Capacity (volumetric): 10 to 500
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Screw; Orbital Arm
from ARDE Barinco, Inc.
Operating at up to 13,000 RPM, Cavitron rotor/stator mixers can produce as many as 500 million cavitational episodes per second. Cavitron reactor systems are based on kinematic high-frequency technology. Revolutionary process is remarkably efficient, enabling Cavitron systems to handle throughputs... [See More]
- Mounting: Stand; Overhead
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Rotor-Stator
- Feed Rate (volumetric): 12 to 210
- Operating Condition: Batch; Continuous / In-Line
from Charles Ross & Son Company
Vertical Blenders are an excellent design alternative for applications that are shear sensitive or where space on the plant floor is at a minimum. The gentle blending action of the slow turning blending screw is far gentler than that of a horizontal blender. The blending screw orbits the conical... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Capacity (volumetric): 3.5 to 500
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Screw; Orbital Arm
from Mixer Direct
This Air Stirrer powerhead is ready to attach to your stand and get to work. With a 10" X 5/8" stainless rod ground and polished to mate flawlessly with the SCP06262S, this motor assembly will fit most lab or small batch operations. Chuck will accept up to a 3/8" shaft. Air motor is equipped with a... [See More]
- Mounting: Portable; Benchtop; Stand; Overhead; Floor Mounted (optional feature)
- Viscosity Range: 1 to 1000
- Media Type: Liquids; Solid with Liquid Addition; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.1337 to 4.01
from Brawn Mixer
BTO/BTR series mixers are workhorses of the Brawn industrial mixer line. Rugged and reliable design that incorporates features like oversized, hardened output shafts and 100,000-hour life tapered roller bearings are part of the reason many BTO/BTR series mixers are still in service after 25+ years. [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Mixer Type: Rotor-Stator
- Media Type: Liquids
- Mixer / Homogenizer Location: Top Entry
from NETZSCH Premier Technologies LLC
MasterMix ® Dissolver. Practical and well dispersed!. General. The MasterMix ® Dissolver is used for dispersing solids in liquids. The product is mixed in batches in an exchangeable tank. The speed of the high-speed dispersion disk is adjusted via a frequency-controlled drive. The height of... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead; Floor Mounted
- Capacity (volumetric): 52.97
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition
- Mixer Type: Propellor
from Silverson Machines, Inc.
Easy to clean construction, lip and shaft seals supplied when required [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Capacity (volumetric): 0.1337 to 1069
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids; Powder or Granular
- Mixer Type: Rotor-Stator
from Neptune Chemical Pump Co., Inc.
Neptune's economy line of small direct drive mixers for small batches of low viscosity fluids. [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Propellor
- Media Type: Liquids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
FMXD11 mixers efficiently mix from the top of a 55-gallon drum to the bottom, without requiring removal of the drum lid. The optional IPS drum bung adaptor allows fixed mounting of the mixer to the drum. Mixers draw approximately 14 gallons of liquid (750 cp max viscosity, 1.8 S.G. max density) per... [See More]
- Mounting: Portable; Overhead
- Viscosity Range: ? to 750
- Media Type: Liquids
- Capacity (volumetric): ? to 7.35
from Milton Roy
For suspension and homogenization of solid particles. Designed for water treatment basins and tanks, Heliofloat floating agitators are an economical, energy efficient investment, producing high-displaced volumes. Heliofloat agitator efficiently holds solid particles in suspension with its high-power... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Mixer Type: Agitators
- Media Type: Liquids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Savino Barbera Srl
Vertical single-stage mixers with cantilever shaft and wear bushings cooled by the flow of the pumped liquid. Built up to three meters long. In the longest version constructed, the superior shaft extension and the need to allow only materials resistant to the aggressive chemicals to contact the... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Capacity (volumetric): 7.06 to 17.66
- Media Type: Liquids
- Mixer Type: Screw; Single Rotor
from IKA Works, Inc.
The IKA ROTOTRON® RT is an all-purpose jet-flow agitator used for homogenizing, dispersing, suspending, emulsifying, aerating, dissolving and improvement of heat transfer. The RT is most effectively used for tasks ranging between that of a conventional stirring machine and a dispersing machine with... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Capacity (volumetric): 1059
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Mixer Type: Agitators
from Pope Scientific, Inc.
The compact Series 600 mixer is the ideal choice for those less demanding applications and where space is at a premium. As with all Pope mixers, you may select from a wide range of motors, seals, impellers and other options to match your exact application needs. [See More]
- Mounting: Stand (optional feature); Overhead
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Propellor
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Brawn Mixer
Brawn BWG series industrial mixers are a versatile solution for applications where headroom or other constraints require a compact mixer package. The BWG series features a worm gear drive in a right angle configuration that brings reliable performance to extreme duty applications at low speed,... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Mixer Type: Rotor-Stator
- Media Type: Liquids
- Mixer / Homogenizer Location: Top Entry
from NETZSCH Premier Technologies LLC
PMD-VC Intensive Mixers. Stationary Mixers for Processing of Large Batches. General. The PMD-VC intensive mixers are large-volume stationary mixing and dispersing units for processing medium- to high-viscosity product batches. They are successfully employed primarily in the coatings, printing inks,... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead; Floor Mounted
- Capacity (volumetric): 21.19 to 706
- Media Type: Solid with Liquid Addition
- Mixer Type: Agitators
from Neptune Chemical Pump Co., Inc.
Neptune's economy line of small direct drive mixers for small batches of low viscosity fluids. [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Propellor
- Media Type: Liquids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from IKA Works, Inc.
The IKA ROTOTRON® RTS jet flow agitator is a universal overhead stirrer that combines the functionality of a conventional stirring device with the properties of a disperser equipped with a rotor/stator system. RTS-type machines are used for tasks such as homogenization, dispersing, suspension,... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Capacity (volumetric): 706
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Homogenizer; Rotor-Stator
from Pope Scientific, Inc.
The high-performance Series 800 mixer is designed for the most demanding applications, such as strict sanitary, temperature and pressure/vacuum extremes, high chemical compatibility and other uses. You may specify the type of motor (electric, air, explosion proof) you want, various optional seals,... [See More]
- Mounting: Stand (optional feature); Overhead
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Propellor
- Media Type: Liquids; Liquid with Suspended Solids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from Neptune Chemical Pump Co., Inc.
Neptune's clamp mounted, air driven mixer uses 316SS shaft and 316SS marine propellers. Knob allows clamp to be loosened without tools to adjust shaft angle. Handle allows firm grip on mixer when positioning. Three blade left-hand marine propellers pump downward in normal operation. Air control... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Propellor
- Media Type: Liquids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from IKA Works, Inc.
The ULTRA-TURRAX ® UTC is a high-performance dispersing machine used for the production of a variety of emulsions and suspensions in batch operations. Using the rotor-stator principle, the UTC is best suited for applications that cannot be accomplished using conventional stirring methods. The... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Capacity (volumetric): 141
- Media Type: Liquids
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Rotor-Stator
from Neptune Chemical Pump Co., Inc.
Neptune's premier line of small direct drive mixers for mixing small batches of low viscosity fluids. [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Mixer Type: Agitators; Propellor
- Media Type: Liquids
- Operating Condition: Batch
from IKA Works, Inc.
The ULTRA-TURRAX ® UTE is a high-performance dispersing machine designed for bottom entry into vessels. It mixes, emulsifies, and disperses free-flowing or liquid media with a viscosity of up to 5.000 mPas in batch operation. Using the rotor-stator principle, the UTE is best suited for... [See More]
- Mounting: Overhead
- Capacity (volumetric): 141
- Media Type: Liquids
- Mixer Type: Homogenizer; Rotor-Stator