China, 25th Jul 2024, King NewsWire - In industries that require large amounts of liquids to be mixed, stainless steel mixing tanks can be essential. Material, shape and structure are all important when it comes to industrial food and beverage mixing vessels. We have the mixing tanks that you need for your business, whether it is brewing beer, processing food or other purposes. You can sort them by wall type, material or shape.
What is a mixer tank?
Mixing tanks are a common item of industrial equipment. These tanks are available in different sizes and shapes and are used primarily to mix or stir liquids and powders. This tank is used widely in industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food processing. Steel, plastic, hard rubber, and glass are all materials that can be used to make mixing tanks.
In most mixing tanks, an agitator is located to assist in the mixing process. The paddles on one side of some of these mixing tank resemble those of large cement mixers. As the mixing tank turns, the paddles pick up the ingredients at the bottom and place them on top. Some mixers use a larger agitator compared to a hand-held mixer. The agitator rotates ingredients and mixes air into the mixture.
Different types of mixing tanks
Rectangular Mixing Tanks
The bottom of rectangular mixing tanks is usually flat, which helps with the mixing process. It also acts as a baffle. This design of mixing tank allows for an efficient transfer of power from the mixing group to the mixture. They can, however, cause the solid mixed product to stick at the edges. This is bad for the volume of mixing tank as well as the suspension of the solids. The manufacturing of rectangular mixing tanks is also more costly. These tanks are designed for liquid mixtures.
Cylindrical mixing tanks
The cylindrical mixing tank is often considered a superior design even though it requires baffles to be added to the vessel to stop rotational motion, or even vortexing. It is important to place the baffles at the correct position in the mixing tank. Conical or dished bottoms on mixing tanks tend to reduce product stickiness and maximize mixing space. Viscosity is another important factor in the design of the mixing vessel and baffle requirements. The cylindrical mixing tanks are cheaper to manufacture than rectangular tanks and take up less space in the facility.
Benefits of Stainless Steel mixing tanks
Strength
Stainless steel is a durable and strong material that can withstand daily use on a beverage production line. The stainless steel material can handle the daily rigors on a beverage line and is resistant to corrosion and rust. Stainless steel is a durable material that will ensure the tanks last many years.
Corrosion resistance
Stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant due to its composition and the way it reacts to the environment. It is especially important to do this when you are working with acids, since they will cause other metals to corrode faster and leave your product with an unpleasant metallic smell. This corrosion can have a negative impact on your product. Stainless steel tanks will protect you from this, not only during processing, but when storing.
Good Hygiene
Even if you do not expose your product to rust, some undesirable flavors can develop. The flavor of your product can deteriorate if you don't keep your tanks clean. It is therefore important to choose a material which can be easily sanitized. The stainless steel is not corrosive and can be cleaned with a wide range of cleaning agents. It is not only easy to maintain but also very adaptable.
High temperature resistance
Materials made of stainless steel can resist higher temperatures, making them ideal for processes that involve heating or high temperature processing. Stainless steel materials are resistant to deformation and failure, which ensures long-term stability of equipment.
Use of stainless steel mixing tank
The range of industries that can use mixing tanks has increased. Stainless steel is a very popular material in many industries, including food and industry.
- Food and beverage industry. Mixing tanks can be used to combine different ingredients in order to create products like sauces, condiments and beverages.
- Pharmaceutical industry: These machines are essential in the production of pharmaceuticals that requires precise mixing and formulation to meet safety and high quality standards.
- Mixing tanks are also used in the chemical industry. These tanks are used to combine different chemicals in order to create products like detergents, paints, and adhesives.
- Cosmetic industry: A mixing tank can be used to mix many different ingredients for creams, lotions and shampoos.
How do you choose the right mixing tank for your needs?
Materials for mixing tanks
Stainless steel is easy to clean and has a high temperature resistance. Widely used for food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemical industries, and other areas with high hygiene standards. The stainless steel grades 304 and 316 are used for different temperatures and chemical environments.
FRP (glass fiber reinforced polymer): light weight, corrosion resistance, excellent insulation and high shape freedom. Used primarily in situations where high corrosion resistance is required but not high pressure. Examples include sewage treatment facilities, environmental protection equipment, and certain chemical storage tanks.
Carbon steel is a strong material at a relatively low price. Carbon steel is suitable for many industrial applications such as water treatment, paint, pigments, and others. Carbon steel is prone to corrosion and must be regularly maintained or coated with an anti-corrosion agent.
Plastic is lightweight, non-conductive and corrosion resistant. Plastic is used for storage and mixing of chemicals, as well as lighter industrial applications such a chemical delivery or small-scale lab use. Polyethylene (PE), and polypropylene are common plastic materials.
Tank shapes can be mixed and matched
Mixing tanks are available in many different sizes and shapes. Each has its own advantages depending on the operation. Tanks come in rectangular or cylindrical forms. Most commonly, rectangular or square prismatic containers are used for liquid mixtures without any need for solid suspension. The cylindrical tanks are used more because they take up less room and are better for drainage and solid suspension. Baffles are required in cylindrical tanks for optimal mixing.
You can find cylindrical tanks with different bottoms. These include sloping, cone, and dish bottoms. Flat-bottomed tank are available, but have poor drainage and are less efficient. Cone bottoms are the most efficient for drainage. Dish bottoms are the most effective for solid suspensions.
Agitator positioning
It is important to not underestimate the importance of the location of the agitator in the vessel. The best mounting position for each agitator is determined by the shape and size (cylindrical or rectangular), the height (relative to the tank bottom) of the propeller, and the shape (flat, conical or round) of the lower portion of the tank. In small vessels, baffles are sometimes used to avoid the tangential flow. Instead, agitators can be mounted eccentrically or in an oblique position. These solutions can only prevent liquid rotation to a certain extent and may lead to excessive hydraulic loads that could cause shaft vibrations or unbalanced operations.
How do you choose the right mixing tank for your needs?
Mixing tank mixing method selection
The paddle agitator, or paddle mixer, is one of the simplest and most basic mixing devices. The paddle agitator is usually made up of several blades or paddles mounted on a shaft, and then fixed into the mixing tank. The paddle agitators rotate and push the material upwards and downwards, creating the mixing and stirring effect. This agitator is suitable for liquids with low-to-medium viscosity and certain powders.
Spiral agitators are made up of spiral blades mounted vertically. The spiral agitator's main purpose is to move the material in the direction of the axis to create the stirring and mixing effect. Ideal for materials with high viscosity and mixtures that are more viscous.
Turbine agitators have a similar structure to a fan. Their blades can create both horizontal and vertical flow. Turbine agitators can be used in larger mixing tanks or situations that require higher mixing speeds, like liquid mixing within large industrial mixing tank.
High-shear mixing machines use spiral blades, or multiple blades rotating at high speeds to quickly mix and shear materials. Ideal for applications requiring precise and uniform mixing, dispersion and dispersion such as cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations.
The stirring device is driven by compressed air, which transfers energy into the material. Pneumatic mixers can be used with flammable, explosive or corrosive substances, as well as in environments where safety is required.
When choosing the right mixing tanks for your products, you need to consider factors like boring characteristics and the process in order to make sure that the equipment will meet the requirements of the production process.
The Wenzhou Ace Machinery can help you if you are unsure of how to select the best mixing tank for your product. Our engineers will design a solution and provide customized services to help you complete the mixing process.
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