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Preventative Mixer Maintenance: A Checklist For Industrial Mixer Care
Imagine two cars, both the same make and model, driving down the highway. One car is well-maintained, with regular oil changes, tune-ups, and tire...
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Adding Portable Mixers to Your Processing Equipment
Portable mixers are a staple for liquid mixing and suspending solids in a host of different industries around the world. These workhorses can be...
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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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Utilizing Tote Agitators In Mixing Processes
Why Choose A Tote Agitator? IBC (intermediate bulk container) totes are the most popular form of shipping containers for a variety of liquids and...
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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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Understanding Mixer Basics: The Motor
When we talk about mixer motors, it is easy to think "bigger horsepower = better mixing." However, that's not always true, especially if you're not...
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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...
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Understanding Industrial Mixer Mounts & Stands
Once you have your impeller, motor, and shaft you’ll need to mount the mixer to the container or set up a stand where you can lower the mixer in and...