When to choose
- The tank is wide or low, or the top is not suitable for a drive
- You need circulation or blending in a storage or blending tank
- A shell nozzle can be provided for the agitator
Agitation Devices
Side-Entry Agitator
A propeller-type agitator mounted through the side wall of a tank to keep large volumes moving.
What it does
Process role
A side-entry agitator is mounted through the lower shell of a tank, with the propeller inside and the drive outside. It circulates the contents horizontally across the tank rather than from above.
Configuration points
- Propeller diameter and speed range
- Mounting position and nozzle orientation on the shell
- Shaft sealing method
- Number of agitators per tank
- Wetted material selection for the medium
Inputs to share
- Tank diameter, height and nozzle position
- Medium density and viscosity
- Circulation in storage and blending tanks
- Keeping fluids homogeneous during holding
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