First, you need to have the right impeller arrangement. Starting from the bottom of the assembly and working backwards is the best way to ensure that your mixing equipment does the job that you need it do. Therefore, the impeller arrangement that you need to mix your product is your first area of concern. Obviously, the product that you are mixing, the amount of product, it’s viscosity and other characteristics will play an important role in determining what size and shape your impeller needs to be.

The next piece of equipment that you need to consider is the shaft that connects the impeller to the rest of the assembly. This shaft needs to be sturdy enough that the impeller can be turned easily, but light enough that your machinery can work economically. If the shaft is too large or heavy, then you will see a reduction in performance, as well as in operation economy. If it is too small or narrow, then it will simply not work, and you run the risk of damaging it during operation.

The next consideration that you will need to make in mixing equipment is the agitator drive that you use, which will attach directly to the motor. Both of these are important considerations, and should be sufficiently powerful to give you good slow-speed agitation. Of course, the actual equipment is only part of the equation here. You will need to consider other aspects of the process to find the right equipment provider.

For instance, what sort of customer service does the company offer? Do they stand behind their mixing equipment to ensure that you have the solution you need and that you are as satisfied as possible? If not, then you need to find a different provider. The level of customer service provided is an essential ingredient in finding the right equipment provider. Perhaps the best solution is to find a company that will actually create a custom designed mixing system for your needs. This ensures that not only do you have the right impeller and shaft for your needs, but the right drive unit and seal system for your application.

Above all, your mixing equipment should offer economical operation, reliable performance for years to come, be easy to maintain throughout its lifespan and should do the job that you require. If your solution does not meet these requirements, then you have the wrong equipment and should consider another provider for your needs. As a note, you should research a company that has experience in creating solutions for liquid blending, solids suspension, dispersion, dissolution and emulsification, as well as other areas.