drum agitator

The need for different types and styles of mixing in a drum can be found throughout the chemical, paint and coating industry. An agitator can mix liquids and solid materials inside of a metal container. Since there are many ways to agitate fluids in a drum, it is important to get familiar with the different methods that can be used and the different types of drum agitators that exist. What is a Drum Agitator? - A machine that mixes chemicals in a container (usually metal), called a drum. How to Choose a Drum Agitator: 3 Methods for Mixing in Drums Supplying the right method to mix chemicals in a drum is important because it can affect efficiency, safety and production. Drum Mixer Types - Spiral mixer: uses a helix spiral blade wrapped around the inside of the drum, slow slow mixing action but easy to clean. - End cap agitators: create a torque movement on the drum for thorough mixing. - Direct drive Agitators: Attached to the shaft of the drum to mix the chemical within the drum. There are other things to consider before purchasing a drum agitator - Maximum performance requires power - Total height of equipment - Volume capacity of container being used Bung mixing is used to mix materials within drums. However, they are not very effective, run at high speeds, and cause temperature issues. These mixers operate at high speeds, and often have a high shear rate because of their high speed. They usually have a small, ineffective blade that turns the material. Even if the bung mixer is replaced with an agitator the material will still spin at a high rate of speed. This means that it is still essential to slow down the mixing process by using weight loads and chills. Are there other ways to mix drums? - Multi cone Agitators use multiple cones stacked on top of each other. Multi cone Agitators work by rotating the container, and then having a spiral-shaped mixing shaft rotate within a few cones to mix chemicals. End Cap Agitators use an adjustable mixing screw to allow the chemicals to flow from the center of the barrel. Side Press Agitator is designed for use in cylindrical drums. It uses a side press fitting rather than a bung. This allows for a positive seal, and can be attached easily with a mixer shaft. - Pallet Agitator works similarly to an end cap agitator but has paddles instead of a mixing screw. The positive seal is needed for drum bungs to prevent leakage. - Direct drive agitators are equipped with the shaft that attaches to the mixer directly to the drum's rotating axle. This can help reduce vibration in the system. - Vibratory Drum Mixer can be used for mixing paint or other liquid chemicals together, rather than dry materials. This type of drum mixer uses a rotating agitator, an eccentric weight and a coupling device to reduce any vibration transferring to the drum.