Industrial Agitator

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WHAT IS AN INDUSTRIAL AGITATOR?

An industrial agitator is a mechanical device used for mixing, blending, or maintaining uniformity of materials (liquid or slurry) in tanks. Its widely used in industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, water treatment, and paints.

WORKING PRINCIPLE

An industrial agitator works by rotating an impeller or blade inside a tank or vessel. The rotation creates fluid flow, which promotes:

Homogeneous mixing
Heat or mass transfer
Suspension of solids
Emulsification or dispersion

CONSTRUCTION & MAIN COMPONENTS

Motor: Provides power to the shaft.
Gearbox: Reduces speed and increases torque.
Mounting System: Top, bottom, or side-mounted.
Agitator Shaft: Connects the motor to the impeller.
Impeller/Blade: The mixing element.
Sealing system: Mechanical seal or stuffing box to prevent leakage.

TYPES OF INDUSTRIAL AGITATORS

Based on Mounting:

Type	Description
Top Entry Agitator	Mounted on the top of the tank, ideal for large tanks.
Side Entry Agitator	Used for storage tanks with limited height.
Bottom Entry Agitator	Installed at the tank bottom, often for sanitary applications.

Based on Agitator Design:

Type	Application
Turbine Agitator	High shear mixing, gas-liquid dispersion
Propeller Agitator	Low-viscosity fluids
Paddle Agitator	Viscous fluids, gentle mixing
Anchor Agitator	High-viscosity mixing (paints, gels)
Helical Agitator	Pseudoplastic fluids

AGITATOR SELECTION CRITERIA

When choosing an agitator, consider:

Factor	Description
Tank Volume	Determines power and impeller size
Viscosity of Fluid	Impacts type of impeller
Mixing Purpose	Blending, heat transfer, suspension, etc.
Speed (RPM)	High speed for low viscosity, low speed for high viscosity
Material of Construction	SS304, SS316, Hastelloy, etc., depending on media
Mounting Requirements	Depends on tank design

STANDARD DESIGN FEATURES

Capacity in HP: 0.5 Hp to 20 Hp.
Capacity in litre: 50 liters to 2,00,000+ liters
Speed: 10 to 300 RPM
Shaft length: Customizable
Materials: SS304, SS316L, Duplex steel
Surface finish: Mirror polish, electro-polish for pharma

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Industry Oil industry	Use Case Mixing coolant oil, adessive, sludge
Chemical	Mixing of resins, acids, and solvents
Pharmaceutical	Emulsification, suspension, sterile mixing
Food & Beverage	Syrups, juices, sauces
Paint & Coatings	Pigment dispersion
Water Treatment	Flocculation, pH adjustment
Pulp & Paper	Pulp slurries, dye mixing