Paddle agitator design
The mixing time depends on the desired process and the characteristics of products involved. They are also used for granulation processes as well. Using choppers, additional energy is applied to the product to break up lumps and ensure the dispersion of any agglomerates or liquids. Due to the defined angle of the paddles, the mixer shows an excellent axial and radial dispersion. The rotating paddles divide and blend sequentially the mass of product and generate a quick and intense movement of each particle through the mixing chamber (convection).
Systems can come equipped with hydraulic or electronic soft start mechanisms so that they start and stop smoothly. Options also exist where spray nozzles, CIP, PLC and pneumatic or electric systems can be used. They can operate at different temperatures and pressures for mixing different solutions and can also have internal or external heating systems added to them. They are mainly used to mix different materials using different types of blades to make a good quality homogeneous mixture. Paddle Mixers are used to mix or blend a wide range of materials used in different industries including the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastic and mineral. The paddle design is generally employed where friable materials are being blended, and when batches as small as 15% of the total capacity are going to be mixed in the blender. An alternate design we have is, the paddle agitator in which paddles are positioned to move the material in opposing lateral directions as well as radially.