Sapphire 120L High shear mixing tank

Applications & Use Cases

• Emulsifying and homogenising ingredients in sauces, dressings, and dairy products.
• Dispersing powders into liquids for beverages, flavourings, and thickeners.
• Producing smooth batters, purees, and pastes in food manufacturing.
• Blending and dissolving ingredients for pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 50 litres up to several hundred litres, with 120 litres being a common mid-range size.

Power supply

Units of this type are commonly found with single-phase (1Ph) or three-phase (3Ph) power, depending on motor size and application. Single-phase is typical for smaller units or those requiring simpler installation.

Construction material

High shear mixing tanks are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Shear mechanism

This unit features a bottom-mounted high shear mixer, which is common for efficient processing of viscous products and ensuring thorough mixing without air incorporation.

Temperature control

Jacketed vessels with adjustable temperature settings are standard for processes requiring heating or cooling during mixing, such as melting fats or maintaining product stability.

Mobility

Many smaller to medium-sized high shear tanks are designed to be mobile, often on castors, for flexibility in plant layout and ease of cleaning.

Discharge

A central bottom discharge is a common design for efficient emptying of the vessel and minimising product retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary benefit of a high shear mixer over a standard agitator?

  High shear mixers provide intense mixing energy, ideal for creating fine emulsions, suspensions, and rapidly dissolving powders, which standard agitators may struggle to achieve effectively.

• Can this type of tank handle viscous products?

• Is a jacketed tank necessary for all applications?

• What maintenance is typically required for a high shear mixing tank?

• What safety considerations are important for pressure vessels?