Jacketed Stainless Steel Mixing Tank Reactor with Agitator Motor, Heating & Cooling for Chemical & Food Industry

We build this jacketed stainless steel mixing tank reactor for processors who need reliable temperature control and consistent agitation across chemical and food batches. The vessel is constructed from 304 or 316L stainless steel, with the choice depending on your product\’s corrosiveness and cleanliness requirements. The inner shell is welded with full penetration and ground smooth to minimize product retention and simplify cleaning between runs.

The jacket is designed for either steam heating or chilled water/glycol cooling, and we can also configure it with an electric heating element if your facility lacks a boiler or hot oil system. Working pressure in the jacket typically ranges from full vacuum to 0.6 MPa, but we can adjust the design to match your specific process. The internal vessel is rated for atmospheric or pressure operation up to 0.3 MPa as standard, with higher pressure ratings available on request.

The agitator motor and gearbox are selected based on your batch viscosity and mixing intensity. For low-viscosity liquids, a simple propeller or turbine works fine. For thicker pastes or suspensions, we use anchor or helical ribbon impellers that scrape the vessel wall to improve heat transfer. Shaft sealing can be a mechanical seal or a stuffing box, depending on whether you need to maintain a sterile environment or handle volatile solvents.

Surface finish is critical in food and pharmaceutical applications. We offer internal polishing from 0.4 to 0.8 Ra, and we can perform electropolishing if required. All welds are done by certified welders and can be documented with material test certificates. The reactor is also available with additional ports for pH probes, temperature sensors, sampling valves, and a manway for manual access.

Typical industries include chemical synthesis, edible oil blending, cosmetic lotion production, and liquid fertilizer manufacturing. Each installation is slightly different, so we do not push a one-size-fits-all design. Instead, we ask for your operating parameters—batch volume, working temperature, pressure, viscosity, and any solids content—and then we propose the correct jacket type, impeller style, and sealing arrangement.

Before requesting a quote, have your engineers prepare the following: the chemical composition and concentration of your materials, the desired working volume (typically 70–80% of total tank capacity), the maximum and minimum temperatures your process will reach, whether you need vacuum or pressure capability, and your required mixing speed or shear rate. Also specify any cleaning protocols you follow, such as CIP or manual washdown, so we can ensure the tank geometry and surface finish are compatible.

Send those details to our sales team, and we will respond with a technical datasheet and a budget quotation within two business days. We can also discuss customization options like additional nozzles, sight glasses, or a bottom flush valve. We are a factory-direct manufacturer, which means you deal directly with the people who design and build the equipment, not a trading company.