In many processes, the choice of mixing equipment directly affects process efficiency, product quality, and operational costs. One solution is still often overlooked: the floating mixer.
In which conditions, should a floating mixer be considered as a serious option to evaluate?
A floating mixer is an agitator designed to adapt automatically to changing fluid levels. Unlike a fixed mixer, which is mounted at a set height, a floating mixer “floats” on the surface. This ensures that its impeller always remains submerged, regardless of how high or low the liquid is.
Since it is floating, a floating mixer always mixes efficiently without manual adjustment and can operate continuously, even at low levels.
Wondering if a floating mixer is the right solution?
If you meet one or more of the following conditions, a floating mixer could be a serious option to consider:
If your installation and process involve: Large volumes to treat, variable liquid levels, decarbonation goals, or facing CAPEX and OPEX constraints, a floating mixer can be the obvious choice.
Certain processes are characterized by fluctuating liquid levels such as equalization basin, batch mixing, rainwater storage, and even some chemical processes.
The floating mechanism always keeps the impeller immersed at the right depth to adjust to varying liquid levels, ensuring consistent agitation from top to bottom.
Floating mixers automatically adjust to rising or falling liquid levels, ensuring the impeller remains at the optimal depth for consistent mixing and preventing dead zones.
> Floating mixers adapt to seasonal and other liquid-level variability to ensure uninterrupted performance.
HELIFLOAT mixers maintain optimal mixing in any conditions, with a powerful float acting as a stabilizer against vibrations and wave movement to secure its floatation when the level varies or when weather conditions are harsh.
Since it is floating, the floating mixers do not require a mounting device. Their design avoids permanent and costly structures while allowing flexible placement.
By removing the need for expensive pontoons and special support structure, a floating mixer simplifies installation, lowers project costs, and accelerates commissioning for faster project delivery.
> Floating mixers reduce project cost, cut costs, simplify installation, and speed up commissioning.
Versatile, a floating mixer is adaptable to various basin geometries for wastewater and process applications:
💡Our HELIFLOAT is available in ATEX and explosion-proof versions on request.