Heavy-Duty Mixing for High-Viscosity and Pressurised Process Applications
These fixed industrial agitators are designed for mixing medium to high-viscosity liquids, including products above 1,500 cP, and for demanding process conditions involving elevated temperature, pressure, vapours, and chemically aggressive products.
The agitator is supplied with a mechanical sealing system, flanged mounting arrangement, and geared speed reducer, providing a robust solution for continuous mixing in closed tanks and process vessels.
Typical applications include the production and processing of chemical additives, polymers, lubricants, fatty acids, stabilisers, and other industrial process fluids. The design is particularly suitable where the mixing process operates under pressure, including applications above 2-3 barg, or where vapours may be generated during processing.
The mechanical seal configuration and materials are selected according to the characteristics of the product, including chemical compatibility, corrosion properties, density, viscosity, operating pressure, temperature, and process vapours.
For high-temperature applications, an independent external cooling chamber with continuous circulation of cooling water can be provided.
Where required, a double mechanical seal can be installed within a flushing chamber using continuous circulation of a suitable lubricating, quench, or cooling fluid. The seal system can be operated at a pressure above the vessel operating pressure to provide additional sealing protection under demanding process conditions.
Description
A robust fixed agitator designed for high-viscosity, pressurised, high-temperature, and chemically demanding mixing applications. The combination of a geared drive, flanged mounting, and mechanical sealing system provides reliable operation for process tanks and closed vessels where effective mixing and controlled sealing are essential.
Features
- Fixed top-entry agitator design
- Suitable for medium and high-viscosity liquids
- Suitable for products above 1,500 cP
- Geared speed reducer for controlled mixing speed
- Flanged mounting arrangement
- Mechanical seal configuration selected according to process conditions
- Single or double mechanical seal options
- Flushed and cooled double mechanical seal arrangements available
- Suitable for pressurised process vessels
- Suitable for elevated-temperature applications
- Optional external seal cooling chamber
- Different shaft and impeller configurations available
- Optional air-motor drive
- Optional direct drive without gearbox
- Optional flexible coupling arrangement
- Optional stuffing-box packing seal
- Optional two-piece shaft with fixed connection
- Two or more impellers can be installed where required
- Shaft and impeller protective linings available in rubber, ebonite, polypropylene, PFA, Halar, or other suitable materials
Benefits
- Provides effective mixing of high-viscosity products
- Suitable for demanding pressure and temperature conditions
- Geared drive provides controlled speed and high mixing torque
- Mechanical sealing helps provide reliable operation in closed process vessels
- Different seal arrangements allow adaptation to aggressive or difficult products
- Cooling and flushing arrangements help protect mechanical seals in demanding applications
- Multiple impeller arrangements can improve mixing performance in larger vessels
- Protective shaft and impeller linings provide additional resistance against corrosive products
- Flexible drive, coupling, shaft, and sealing configurations
- Suitable for continuous industrial processing
Industries Served
Chemical Processing: Chemical additives, process chemicals, stabilisers, specialty chemicals, and corrosive products.
Polymer & Resin: Mixing and processing of polymers, resins, and other higher-viscosity materials.
Lubricants & Oils: Production and blending of lubricants, oils, additives, and related products.
Petrochemical: Mixing of process fluids requiring controlled sealing, pressure, and temperature conditions.
Fatty Acids & Oleochemicals: Processing and blending of fatty acids and related chemical products.
Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Applications involving elevated pressure, temperature, process vapours, or chemically aggressive products.
General Process Industry: Closed tanks and process vessels requiring reliable agitation of medium- to high-viscosity liquids.
