In almost every industry, there is something that needs to be mixed, and an industrial mixer that can handle the task quickly and efficiently. Batch mixers are industrial devices that provide uniform mixing and blending of thousands of products in a wide range of industries. They are used for feed, seed, soil, detergent, spices, cement, food products, cosmetics, drywall compound, and much more.
The benefits of a batch mixer are many. It simplifies the mixing process, reduces power usage, minimizes waste and increases production. The uniform is mixing, blending and coating of products results in a finished product of the highest quality.
What to Consider When Choosing Industrial Mixers
There are a few factors that will determine the type of batch mixer required for a particular job. First, the density of the mixture is taken into consideration. If the mixture is thick or sticky, it will require a mixer with special agitators that can handle the stress. Thick, wet ingredients affect flow and pull hard within the mixer. Any mixture that does not flow freely usually requires more time in the mixer, greater mixing volume and more power to mix.
Mixture Type Determines Agitator Style
* Ribbon Agitators are agitators that handle materials such as grains. They are perfect for poultry feed and bird seed since they can efficiently mix free flowing materials.
* Paddle Agitators are sturdier and are designed for heavy duty mixing capabilities. They can handle feed that contains thick ingredients like molasses which inhibits flow.
* Sawtooth paddle agitators are often used for small mixes of seed where gentle mixing is necessary to minimize breakage of a more delicate mix.
* Heavy duty mixers often have double ribbon agitators and are designed to handle heavier, denser products such as premix or mineral mixes. These agitators feature an outer and inner ribbon which provide counter-directional flow. This keeps the product in motion within the mixer.
Batch mixers are big business. Top manufacturers design their mixers with many options to suit the application needs of the client and their particular industry. They are a crucial piece of machinery in the manufacturing process.
H.C. Davis Sons Manufacturing Company Inc. is a trusted manufacturer of top-of-the-line industrial mixers, grinders, conveyors and augers used across a wide range of industries. They have been providing outstanding products and service to clients since the family business was established in 1894.
