Mixing Tanks Type And Application

There are many types of stainless steel mixing tanks. Here are some common classifications and specific types:

Classification by stirring method

Paddle stirring tank: It uses a paddle stirrer with a simple structure. It is suitable for stirring low-viscosity liquids. It can produce axial flow and circulate the liquid in the tank.

Turbine stirring tank: It is equipped with a turbine stirrer. It has strong shear force and can produce strong radial flow. It is suitable for occasions requiring high shear and high mixing uniformity, such as stirring medium and high viscosity liquids.

Anchor stirring tank: The stirrer is shaped like an anchor and rotates against the tank wall. It has a better stirring effect near the tank wall. It is often used for stirring high-viscosity liquids and can prevent materials from sticking to the wall and accumulating.

Screw-belt stirring tank: The stirrer is in the shape of a screw belt and has both axial conveying and stirring functions. It is suitable for stirring high-viscosity and large-capacity liquids and can achieve smooth and efficient stirring.

Classification by tank structure

Vertical stirring tank: The tank is placed vertically, occupies a small area, is suitable for a variety of stirring processes, and is a common type of stirring tank.

Horizontal mixing tank: The tank is placed horizontally, the internal space is more fully utilized, and the material is easy to enter and exit. It is often used in large-scale storage and mixing situations, or situations where the mixing intensity is not high.

Classification by operation mode

Intermittent mixing tank: The operation is carried out in batches, and the materials are added and discharged at one time. It is suitable for small batch and multi-variety production, and it is convenient to flexibly adjust the process and product formula.

Continuous mixing tank: The materials are added and discharged continuously, which can realize automated production and improve production efficiency. It is suitable for large-scale and stable production.

Classification by application field

Chemical industry-Chemical mixing tank

Used in various chemical reactions, such as acid-base neutralization, esterification, polymerization and other reactions, the reactants are fully mixed by stirring, the reaction is accelerated, and the reaction efficiency and uniformity are improved.

Storing and mixing chemical raw materials, such as coatings, paints, inks, etc., in the production of various pigments, resins, solvents and other raw materials are fully mixed in the mixing tank to obtain products with stable performance and uniform quality.

Food and beverage field-Food mixing tank

Used in food processing, such as the production of sauces, jams, canned foods, etc., the mixing tank can fully mix various raw materials to ensure the uniform taste and quality of the products.

In beverage production, it is used to mix various ingredients, such as juice, syrup, water, additives, etc., and can also be used in fermentation processes, such as beer fermentation, yogurt fermentation, etc., by stirring to control the fermentation conditions and promote uniform fermentation.

Pharmaceutical field-Pharmaceutical mixing tank

In the pharmaceutical process, it is used for the synthesis of drug intermediates, the stirring reaction of APIs, and the production of drug preparations, such as the preparation of suspensions, emulsions, ointments, etc., to ensure the uniform mixing and stable quality of drug ingredients.

Stainless steel mixing tanks that meet GMP standards are often used in the production of sterile drugs. They can meet strict hygiene requirements and prevent drugs from being contaminated.