From Orchard to Glass: The Mixing Process Behind Your Favorite Fall Beverages When the leaves begin to change color, apple orchards fill with visitors, pumpkin patches open their gates, and warm apple cider returns to farmers markets, grocery stores, and seasonal festivals. For many people, the taste and aroma of fresh apple cider are as […]
Industrial Mixer Shaft Design (1 of 4) In our last blog post, we talked about industrial mixer and vessel design considerations related to critical speed including the design of the industrial mixer shaft. For the industrial mixer designer, this requires configuring the mixer shaft and/or setting the critical speed at a safe value. This post explores the […]
In this In The Mix blog, we look at the questions every engineer should ask when purchasing an industrial mixer. Too often price is the determining factor. However, choosing the lowest-priced option can lead to costly performance issues, increased maintenance, and production downtime. Asking the right questions before specifying a mixer helps ensure the equipment […]
The ProQuip team recently returned from the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) in St. Louis, and we want to thank everyone who stopped by our booth, shared insights, and discussed the opportunities and challenges facing today’s ethanol producers. One of the most encouraging takeaways from this year’s event was the number of […]
Today’s Sun Protection Products are Now Advanced, Sophisticated Formulas For many, sunscreen is considered an everyday essential for beaches, sporting events, vacations, and outdoor work. It has become a major part of global skincare markets and is available in countless forms including lotion, spray, stick, gel, powder, moisturizers with SPF and cosmetic products with sun […]
Cold Weather Doesn’t Just Affect Pipes When winter temperatures drop, most facilities focus on frozen pipes and building utilities. But cold weather also has a significant — and often overlooked — impact on industrial mixing performance. From changes in fluid viscosity to altered motor efficiency and structural stresses, low temperatures can compromise process consistency, equipment […]
Every Super Bowl broadcast highlights elite athletes, precision execution, and systems operating under extreme pressure. What often goes unnoticed is how closely those same principles apply to industrial mixing—especially in chemical, food, coatings, and biofuel production. At scale, mixing is less about motion and more about control. The best results come from disciplined fundamentals, not […]
Anyone who has worked in a lab testing fluid properties knows how difficult it can be to judge viscosity by eye or touch. Yet viscosity, the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow, is one of the most important factors in designing an effective and efficient tank agitator. Knowing the true viscosity of the material […]
Installing a tank agitator with multiple shaft segments demands meticulous planning and strict compliance with mechanical and safety standards. The following guide outlines the general steps involved in the installation process; it is essential to refer to the user manual for your specific agitator model. Pre-Installation Checklist Before beginning agitator installation, review all technical documents […]
In a previous video blog, we demonstrated design considerations for a non-baffled square mixing tank. The examples show good mixing throughout the tank without the use of baffles. The following videos demonstrate design considerations for mixing in a rectangular tank. The rectangular tank’s length is twice the tank’s width. Colored beads, which are approximately neutrally […]
