Feb 21, 2007

Liquid Mixing

LIQUID MIXING & PREPARATION

Every product has its unique composition. Various ingradients are mixed together and a chemical reaction is formed , by Mixing together.

Various types of Mixers are available :

1. High Speed Stirrers : These have an electrical motor directly coupled to a central shaft which has blades. This stirrer is usually stand mounted & can be inserted into the storage/preparation tank seperately when mixing.

Typical application : Dilution , Mixing liquid-liquid thin types. Essenses , Chemicals , Dyes etc.


2. Slow Speed Stirrers : Usually these stirrers have an Electrical Motor coupled to a gearbox , mounted directly on the vessel/tank , vertically. These are slow speed , but with added power (torque) of a gearbox.

Typical Application : Formulation , Mixing of syrups , Thick formulations mixing etc.

3. Homogenisers / Emulsifiers : These are vertically hung type mixers , typically used to mix homogeneous suspensions , creams etc. They shear the product for partical size reduction. Driven by top coupled motor , Mounted on a height adjustable stand.

Typical Applications : Suspensions , Creams , Syrups etc.

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