Drum mixer for dispersions & agitations

Achieve seamless fluid formulation and agitation with a compact, high-speed drum mixer designed for precise batch processing, optimizing your production time and ensuring consistent results across a wide range of liquid and slurry-based products.

Processes Dispersions and Agitations in Liquid Formulations

The Drum Mixer from Hockmeyer Equipment Corporation offers explosion-proof mixing for dispersions and agitations in industries such as chemicals, paints, and cosmetics. Engineered for standard 55-gallon drums, it handles batches starting at 3 gallons, with an 8-inch diameter blade driven by a 15-horsepower motor. This mixer excels in versatility, accommodating different blade styles to optimize dispersion. It features a variable frequency inverter for precise control, and can be mounted on a rail system for service across multiple drums. Safety features include start-stop controls, a height limit switch, and manual raising and lowering of the unit. Ideal for manual, high-speed operations, it supports a range of liquid and slurry product types, from industrial inks to cosmetic creams. Options for floor mounting increase its adaptability in diverse production environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances production flexibility by processing batches from 3 to 55 gallons.
  • Ensures safety in hazardous environments with explosion-proof motor design.
  • Optimizes mixing speed and consistency with variable frequency inverter control.
  • Facilitates quick adaptation across multiple production lines with optional rail-mounted configuration.
  • Increases operational safety with integrated height limit switch and secure can lock.

General


Applications
Dispersions,Agitations,Liquid formulations,Coating materials
End products
Cosmetic creams,Sealants,Chemical suspensions,Paint and coatings,Flavor emulsions,Adhesives,Lotions,Industrial inks
Steps before
Material Preparation,Pre-mixing,Sizing,Loading
Steps after
Packing,Quality Control,Storage,Labeling
Input ingredients
Output ingredients
Market info
Hockmeyer Equipment is known for manufacturing high-quality industrial mixing and dispersion equipment. They specialize in ETO solutions for industries like paints, inks, and chemicals, renowned for innovation, reliability, and superior engineering.

Technical Specifications


Motor Power
15 Horsepower
Motor Type
Explosion Proof
Overall Height
138″
Stroke
36″
Width
22″
Blade Diameter
8″ ‘D’ Style
Variable Frequency Inverter
Yes
Height Limit Switch
Yes
Can Lock
Yes
Batch Size Range
3 gallons to 55-gallon drum

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Variable Frequency Inverter
Cleaning method
Manual
Energy efficiency
Explosion-proof motor
Cleaning method
Height Limit Switch and Can Lock Safety

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
138″ Overall Height,36″ Stroke,22″ Width
Blade Diameter
8″ Diameter ‘D’ Style Blade
Mounting Type
Wall Mounting / Free Standing
Support Legs Option
Yes
Batches Capacity
3 to 55 Gallons
Batch Container Compatibility
Standard 55-gallon drum,5-gallon pail
Column Mounting,Counterbalance
Yes
Height Limit Switch
Yes
Can Lock Feature
Yes
Legs for Floor Mounting
Available

Custom Options


Compact footprint
Wall mounting or free standing
Control panel type
Start and Stop Push Buttons and a Speed Potentiometer
Custom blade style
Any style of blade for optimal dispersion
Mounting Options
Legs available for Floor Mounting
Processing Capacity
3 gallons in a 5-gallon pail to 55-gallon drum
Transportation Method
Mounted to a rail system for servicing multiple drums