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Understanding Liquid Viscosity and Mixing Equipment
Choosing the right mixing equipment is crucial for efficient processing and product quality. One of the key factors influencing this choice is the...
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Axial vs. Radial Flow Impellers: What's the Difference?
Axial and radial flow impellers are rotating industrial mixer components designed for various types of mixing. Both types of impellers are primarily...
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Do You Really Understand High Viscosity Mixing?
The simplest way to think of mixing is the process of fusing ingredients that are otherwise separate and independent through an external force. The...
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Understanding the 5 Most Common Types of Industrial Mixers
Across many industries, industrial mixers play an essential role. From the food and beverage industry to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and adhesives,...
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Industrial Mixing: Mixing Classifications
Mixing Categories The type of equipment and operation you use for your process will depend heavily on the materials being used and the ways in which...
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Low Shear Mixing: Why You Need It
What is Low Shear Mixing? You have probably utilized low shear mixing and didn't even realize it. According to recent coffee statistics, half of...
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Back to the Basics of Mixers: Power Supply
At Mixer Direct, we sell two basic kinds of motors. The first motor is powered by alternating current electricity. The second kind is powered by...
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Mixer Basics: Flow Patterns
Three basic flow patterns exist in industrial mixing: rotational flow, an axial flow, or a radial flow.
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Back to the Basics of Mixers: Flow & Shear
You’ve decided you need to upgrade to an industrial mixer. That's great, but where to start? You have impellers, shafts, motors, and mounts to...