barrel Mixer

Chemical, paint and coating industries require different methods of mixing drums. An agitator can mix liquids and solid materials inside of a metal container. There are many ways to stir fluids in drums, so it is important that you become familiar with all the options and types of drum agitators. What is a Drum Agitator and how do they work? - A machine used to blend or mix chemicals together 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. Types of Drum Mixers - Spiral mixer: A spiral blade wraps around the drum to slow down mixing, but is easy to clean. End cap agitators: Create a torque movement on drum to mix thoroughly - Direct drive Agitators: Attached to the shaft of the drum to mix the chemical within the drum. 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. It is important to slow down the process of mixing by using weight loads or chills. Are there other ways to mix drums? Multi-cone Agitators are made up of multiple cones that stack on top of one another. 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 is similar to an end cap-agitator, but uses paddles in place of a mixing screw. To prevent any leakage, drum bungs require a positive seal. - 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 drum mixer is made up of a rotating agitator, an eccentricweight, and a coupling device that reduce vibration transfer to the drum.