Mixing tanks are essential industrial vessels designed for blending, agitating, and homogenizing substances across
industries like chemicals, food production, and pharmaceuticals. This comprehensive guide explores mixing tank
materials, design principles, selection criteria, and applications, with expert insights from Shandong Chenma
Machinery – a leading manufacturer of stainless steel processing equipment with ISO/CE certifications.
Table of Contents
- What is a mixing tank?
- Types of Mixing Tanks
- Advantages of Stainless Steel Mixing Tanks
- Application of Stainless Steel Mixing Tanks
- How to Choose a Mixing Tank?
- FAQ
- Why Choose Chenma Machinery?
What is a Mixing Tank?
Industrial mixing tanks are engineered containers that facilitate the uniform blending of liquids, solids, or gases
through mechanical agitation. Unlike standard storage vessels, mixing tanks incorporate specialized components like
agitators, baffles, and impellers to achieve precise consistency in chemical reactions, food processing, and
pharmaceutical manufacturing. At Shandong Chenma Machinery, we design tanks with customized agitation systems to meet specific
viscosity and homogeneity requirements.
Types of Mixing Tanks
Rectangular Mixing Tanks
Ideal for space-constrained facilities, rectangular tanks maximize floor efficiency while providing excellent surface
area for heat transfer. Our rectangular chemical mixers feature reinforced corners and even agitation distribution.
Cylindrical Mixing Tanks
The most common industrial configuration, cylindrical tanks ensure optimal fluid dynamics with minimal dead zones.
Chenma’s vertical cylindrical tanks include top-mounted, side-entry, or bottom-entry agitator options for different mixing applications.
Advantages of Stainless Steel Mixing Tanks
Strength and Durability
Our 304/316L stainless steel construction withstands internal pressures up to 10 bar and resists impact deformation
in heavy-duty environments.
Corrosion Resistance
Chenma tanks feature polished interiors (Ra ≤ 0.6μm) that resist pitting from acidic/alkaline solutions, validated by
our material
compatibility testing.
Good Hygiene
Electropolished surfaces meet FDA/EC1935 standards for food/pharma applications, with CIP/SIP capabilities
eliminating bacterial harborage points.
High-Temperature Resistance
Withstands thermal cycling from -10°C to 300°C, ideal for processes requiring heating jackets or cooling coils.
Application of Stainless Steel Mixing Tanks
Chenma mixing tanks serve critical functions across industries:
- Chemical Processing: Homogenization of solvents with our agitated reactors
- Food Production: Emulsification in dairy/sauce manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals: GMP-compliant API synthesis vessels
- Agriculture: Pesticide and fertilizer blending
- Cosmetics: Shear-sensitive lotion processing
How to Choose a Mixing Tank?
Material Selection
304SS suits most applications; 316L recommended for chloride environments; Hastelloy® available for extreme corrosion
resistance.
Shape Selection
Rectangular tanks optimize floor space; conical bottoms facilitate complete drainage; cylindrical designs ensure
efficient mixing.
Agitator Positioning
Top-mounted for general mixing; side-entry for high-viscosity fluids; bottom-mounted for sedimentation-prone
mixtures. Explore agitator configuration options.
Mixing Method Selection
Propeller agitators for low-viscosity; turbine impellers for medium viscosity; anchor designs for high-viscosity
pastes (>5,000 cP).
FAQ
How often should mixing tanks be inspected?
We recommend quarterly visual checks and annual NDT testing. Our maintenance
guide details inspection protocols.
Can mixing tanks handle abrasive slurries?
Yes, Chenma offers abrasion-resistant 2205 duplex stainless steel tanks with hardened impellers.
What mixing efficiency can I expect?
Our computational fluid dynamics (CFD) optimized designs achieve 95% homogeneity in under 15 minutes for most
fluids.
Are custom sizes available?
We manufacture tanks from 50L to 100,000L capacity with custom port configurations and instrumentation.
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Have specific mixing challenges? Our engineers respond within 24 hours.
Why Choose Chenma Machinery?
With over 200 professionals in our 20,000m² production facility, we deliver turnkey solutions including:
- Custom stainless steel
mixing tanks with CE certification - Agitator torque calculations and flow pattern simulation
- In-house ASME Section VIII pressure vessel certification
- Installation supervision and operator training
Certifications: ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001, EU CE
Ready to optimize your mixing process?
Contact our engineers for a free tank selection consultation:
WhatsApp: +86 180 6342 1809
Email: admin@sdchenma.com
How Our Mixing Tank Systems Work
Consultation & Design
Process analysis and CFD simulations
Fabrication
ASME-compliant welding in climate-controlled facility
Testing
Hydrostatic tests and surface finish verification
Installation
Global commissioning team with multi-language support
Contact Chenma today for industrial-grade mixing solutions
Shandong Chenma Machinery Co., Ltd.
Pingyuan County Economic Development Zone, Dezhou City, Shandong Province
www.sdchenma.com
