Impeller / Propeller / Turbine - Agitators / Mixers
Agitator Blade uses aerospace design technology.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring variable blade pitch to 30°, Even Mix™ Agitator distributes material both horizontally and vertically. Hydrodynamic design acts like pump, ensuring that heaviest materials are distributed evenly throughout drum. Minimal shaft wobble leads to less stress on motor, while minimal metal-to-metal contact reduces contamination particles. Circular and funnel-shaped, pin cage (bottom of shaft) allows for smooth rotation during mixing.
Original Press Release:
Even Mix Agitator Blade
BASCO’s new state-of-the-art agitator mixing system uses aerospace design technology. It features a variable blade pitch to 30 degrees, that distributes material both horizontally and vertically. This hydrodynamic design acts more like a pump, ensuring that even the heaviest materials are distributed evenly throughout the drum.
EVEN MIX™ AGITATOR
Benefits
• The top of the rod is tapered or chamfered allowing an easy fit to the drive socket.
• Little to no air bubbles or foam when complete mixing is achieved.
• Minimal shaft wobble leads to less stress on the motor.
• The pin cage (bottom of shaft) is circular and funnel shaped allowing for smooth rotation during mixing. The blade has 0.030” controlled rotation.
• Minimal metal to metal contact reduces contamination particles in the mixture.
• Variable pitch blade design for optimal mixed flow, both axial and radial.
Comparison Chart
Product Characteristics | BASCO | Leading Competitor | BASCO Advantage |
Full Agitation | Shape, positioning and size of blades optimize mixing capability | Blades allow for horizontal mixing only  | End product is evenly mixed and has greater consistency |
Power Consumption | New design uses lighter and smaller, and yet stronger, streamlined blades | Longer mix times, larger and heavier blades and higher drag factors | Consumes 1/2 the energy |
Speed and Efficiency | Complete mix achieved quicker | Longer time to achieve complete mix | Improves efficiency, increases productivity and reduces costs |
Weight | 2.4 pounds | 4.0 pounds to 4.5 pounds | Lower shipping cost. Less fatigue on production line. Easier set up. |
