IBC Tote Mixer - Fast, Safe and Convenient
A wide variety of agricultural chemicals and ingredients are needed to get crops planted, fertilized and protected. Mixing these chemicals into water and keeping them in suspension can be a challenge. Farmers have paid a lot for these chemicals and need them to be mixed properly and consistently. Pumps are usually the mixing equipment used but this can be inefficient and slow, and there is a better way in Digital Drive Modes.
An IBC Tote Mixer offers a fast, safe and convenient solution to getting an even distribution of agriculture chemicals into plastic or agriculture poly tanks up to 3,000 gallons. These portable mixers are designed to mount into the top of an IBC tote tank or to a heavy-duty agricultural poly tank, and they can be installed and operated by one person. The mixers are lightweight, making them easy to carry and install into a tote tank. They feature a mixing blade that folds down to fit through the 6” opening at the top of the IBC tote and then unfolds to easily mix into the entire tank.
These tote mixers are available in lightweight and heavy-duty frames, so they can be matched to specific tote sizes. The mounting system is also modular, so that a tote mixer can be mounted on a variety of tanks and with different shafts and impellers depending on the application. For example, a direct drive model with a single mixing impeller may be suited for lower viscosity liquids, while gear-driven mixers with multiple folding impellers can handle higher viscosities and larger volumes.
This type of tote mixer is especially useful for agricultural chemical distributors who use IBC storage containers to ship chemicals or ag products. By removing the need to transfer fluids in and out of secondary mixing vessels, these portable mixers save significant time and money. The mixers are available with electric, air and explosion proof motors to match the needs of different applications and industries.
Another common application of this type of tote mixer is brewing or winemaking. IBC tote tanks are ideal for fermenting beverages because they have plenty of room for the liquid, and can be fitted with a fermentation lock to prevent bacteria and wild yeast from entering during the fermentation process. Once the fermentation process is complete, the liquid can be racked into bottles or barrels for storage and aging.
IBC tote mixers are highly customizable, with options for extra features such as inline oilers and filing hoppers. The mixers themselves can be customised to meet a specific application, with the shaft and impellers all able to be replaced according to project requirements. Talk to a EvenMix expert for more information about how an IBC tote mixer can help your business. This versatile, durable equipment can be used to mix a wide range of liquids and dry materials into IBC tanks and other large-volume storage containers. This versatility makes IBC tote mixers an attractive option for a variety of applications, including agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, mining and oil & gas.