EvenMix's Patented IBC Tote Mixer Blade Technology
A mixer for IBC totes in Digital Drive Modes, or intermediate bulk containers, is a must have tool for industrial work. These large plastic storage tanks are commonly used in many industries to transport, store, and use liquid products on-site. They are a popular choice due to their cubic shape, integral shipping pallet base design, and ease of movement with a forklift.
Many of the liquids stored in these totes are custom blends of a base liquid with additives and ingredients. These mixes are often poured into the IBC container and stored for weeks or months until they are needed at a job site. When left sitting for long periods, these tote tanks can lose their originally homogenous product quality as suspended solids settle and the emulsion components stratify.
A portable IBC tote mixer is used by on-site contractors and industrial workers to mix, re-blend, and re-homogenize these products for optimal product quality. The tote mixers are designed with multiple fan-shaped folding impellers that when in rotary motion create a vortex to agitate the products and keep them from settling at the bottom of the IBC container.
The tote mixers also have a handle and bung adapter that allows them to easily mount onto the standard 2 inch bung opening found on most IBC totes. The mixers are easy to operate, with an on/off switch mounted on the bung adapter. This makes it simple for users to switch the mixer on and off as they fill and empty the tote. The mixers are also light in weight making them easier to maneuver and install inside the IBC container.
These lightweight IBC tote mixers, also known as IBC fluid mixers or tote agitators, come in various horsepower levels and features. Direct-drive models with smaller diameter single mixing impellers are suitable for low viscosity fluid mixing, while gear-driven mixers with multiple folding impellers are recommended for higher viscosity products.
EvenMix's patented IBC tote mixer blade technology offers a solution that is not only lightweight but also durable, saving businesses in maintenance costs. The mixer blade folds for easy insertion into the 6 inch opening of an IBC container, then unfolds to mix the contents evenly -- even at the bottom. And when compared to traditional mixers, the entire system weighs less than 100 pounds, meaning that it can be installed and operated by one person.
In addition to agriculture and farming, the IBC tote mixer is a useful tool for aquaculture and hydroponics. These growing methods are an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional agriculture, as they eliminate the need to spray pesticides and herbicides on the fields. The tote mixer allows farmers to keep their chemicals right in the storage tank, reducing the time they spend driving between different vessels to get the tools they need and minimizing their overall environmental impact. These tote mixers can also be used to store water to be used for livestock and irrigation. This helps to save on expensive trucking and hauling costs while allowing farmers to keep water on hand when it is needed most.