Electric Steam Heated Jacketed Stainless Steel Mixing Tank with Agitator for Liquid Emulsifying & Homogenizing

This jacketed stainless steel mixing tank is built for liquid processing operations that require reliable heating, consistent agitation, and a cleanable internal finish. We manufacture this unit as a multifunctional vessel, combining an electric steam heating jacket with an agitator system for emulsifying and homogenizing a range of liquid products.

The vessel is constructed from stainless steel, with the inner tank and external jacket fabricated to suit your process conditions. Our standard build uses 304 or 316L stainless steel for the product contact surfaces, with welds ground smooth and internal surfaces polished to reduce product adhesion and simplify cleaning. The jacket is designed for steam heating, allowing efficient heat transfer for processes that require elevated temperatures.

Agitation is provided by a top-mounted agitator, with impeller configuration selected based on your product viscosity and mixing requirements. For emulsifying and homogenizing duties, we typically fit a combination of high-shear and axial flow impellers to achieve both particle size reduction and uniform blending. The agitator is driven by an electric motor with a reduction gearbox, sized according to the tank volume and product characteristics.

The tank comes with a manhole for inspection and cleaning, liquid inlet and outlet connections, and a bottom discharge valve for complete draining. Temperature control can be managed through the steam supply to the jacket, and we can add a cooling coil or cooling jacket if your process requires rapid temperature cycling. The unit is supplied with adjustable legs or support brackets for installation.

Typical Applications

This mixing tank is suited for industries such as food processing (sauces, dressings, syrups), cosmetics (lotions, creams), chemicals (adhesives, coatings), and pharmaceuticals (liquid preparations). It handles batch operations where heating and mixing are combined in a single vessel.

Technical Specifications

FAQ

What materials can I process in this tank?
It depends on the chemical compatibility. For most food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products, SS316L is preferred. For less corrosive chemicals, SS304 is often sufficient. Share your product composition with our engineers for a recommendation.

Can the tank handle vacuum or pressure?
Our standard tanks are designed for atmospheric use. If you need vacuum or pressure operation, we can reinforce the vessel and use appropriate seals and fittings. This must be specified in the inquiry.

What type of agitator should I choose?
For simple mixing, a propeller or turbine agitator works. For emulsifying, a high-shear rotor-stator mixer is more effective. We select the impeller type based on your viscosity, solid content, and desired mixing result.

How do I clean the tank?
The polished internal surface and smooth welds make manual cleaning straightforward. For automated cleaning, we can install a CIP spray ball that rinses the interior with cleaning solution.

What is the lead time and shipping?
Typical lead time is 3-5 weeks after confirmation of drawings. We ship internationally with proper export packaging.

How to Order

When requesting a quote, please provide the following details: the type of material you will process, its chemical composition and concentration, required batch volume, operating temperature, working pressure, and your mixing requirements (viscosity, solid content, desired effect). This information allows our engineers to recommend the correct tank configuration, agitator type, and sealing solution. Contact us with these specifications to receive a tailored quotation.