What are the differences in mixing types?
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Previously, we used 2000L enamel reactors with anchor agitators, at a rotation speed ratio of 17. Now I want to expand production by using 5000L enamel reactors, and I’d like to opt for a gear ratio of 11. However, the motor current became too high; tests showed that there was nothing wrong with the motor. The problem is likely that a motor with a gear ratio of 11 requires a larger capacity, and the anchor-type mixer should not operate at more than 85 revolutions per minute. My question now is: should I go with an anchor-type mixer that operates at 85 revolutions per minute? Should we choose another mixing method instead? Which mixing types are better? I need to stir it more evenly. Thank you all for your replies.
I remember that the mixing speed for enamel reaction kettles with a speed of 3000 and 5000 is the same, but it’s different for those with a speed of 2000. There are also other types of mixers such as frame-type, paddle-type, propeller-type, and belt-type mixers; you need to choose the one that suits your material requirements. It’s also possible to design a mixer on your own, and many factories do this, but they have to calculate the motor power themselves.