Batch agitating mixer selection: Doing your homework
This article explains what you should know before selecting a new batch agitating mixer. Sections cover questions you need to answer before shopping for the mixer, how to interview mixer manufacturers, and common mistakes to avoid before you buy.
If your bulk solids processing plant is like most others, you're probably only occasionally in the market for a new batch mixer. This makes it even more important to do your homework before you buy. Understanding your mixing application, talking with mixer manufacturers, and then investigating the most promising batch agitating mixers for your application are all part of the job.