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Side Entry Mixers

Available in Gear Driven Models up to  7.5 HP

Side-entering mixers work efficiently where a tank is too large for convenient installation of a top-entering mixer, or where headroom is severely limited. Side Entry mixers are less expensive than top entry mixers in large tank installations because the long shafts required by extremely tall tanks are eliminated.

In the case of very large tanks, several smaller side entry mixers may be more efficient and economical than a single, larger unit.

Used effectively where:

  • Head room constraints prevent the use of top entry units
  • Mixing is required only in the bottom portion of a deep tank
  • Large diameter storage tanks
  • Low viscosity blending in required
  • Low capital equipment cost is a governing criteria

Three models are available to suit your needs. All feature your choice of wetted end materials and the high efficiency XTF-3 hydrofoil impeller for maximum flow with minimal power consumption.

SFRG Series, up to 3 HP
SXT Series, up to 7.5 HP
Belt Driven Side Entry Mixers		 SFRG Series, up to 3 HP
SXT Series, up to 7.5 HP

SFRG Series - Gear Driven Side Entry Mixer

From 0.5 to 3 HP at 400 RPM shaft speed for smaller tanks

SFRG Series - Gear Driven Side Entry Mixer Image 2All motors are standard Baldor NEMA C-faced design assuring off-the-shelf replacement. Options include explosion proof, chemical duty or high efficiency.

Additional features include:

  • 100% Process Guarantee
  • 3 Year Mechanical Warranty
  • Standard ANSI 150# or 300# Flanges from 5" and larger
  • OSHA Approved for Safety

Options

  • Specialty coatings are available including PVC or rubber coated wetted ends.
  • Rigid or Removable Shaft Couplings
  • Lip Seal, Vapor Seal, Low or High Pressure Stuffing Box
  • Single or Double Mechanical Seals dry or wet running available

Motors

  • Baldor Motors are standard in 115/230/60/1 or 208/230/460/60/3 TEFC
  • Optional Motors include
    • 1150 RPM
    • Explosion Proof, Chemical Duty, or High Efficiency
    • 50 Hz and other special voltages

SXT Series - Gear Driven Side Entry Mixer

Providing total lower cost in larger tank installations

SXT Series Side Entry Mixer ImageThe SXT design incorporates a trouble and maintenance free gear drive, unlike belt driven models where frequent belt adjustment or replacement is required. Consider the Cleveland SXT Series for process applications involving continuous blending, heat transfer, mass transfer, or solids suspension - wherever cost effective agitation of medium to low viscosity fluids is required in large storage tanks.

Side entry mixer orientation and location is essential to process performance because liquid motion must be developed throughout the tank. The mixer shaft is installed at an angle of 7-8° to a radius and at least one impeller diameter off the tank bottom.

Benefits

Quiet Operation - A precision ground worm gear provides multiple tooth sliding contact for smooth transmission of power. This eliminates chatter and vibration for exceptionally quiet operation below typical OSHA dB noise specifications.

Easy to Install using pipe leg or tie rod outboard supports. Installation drawings provided with order.

Large Output Shafts and bearings offer excellent overhung load capability.

Lowest First Cost for low viscosity blending and storage applications.

Lower Maintenance Cost - An optimum mixing speed is achieved with one-stage worm gearing. This results in fewer bearings, seals and other spare parts. The involute helicoid gear form has manufacturing repeatability, eliminating the need for matched gear sets. This allows lower parts costs, spares requirements, and simplified repair procedures.

Features

Horsepower range - from 2 to 15 HP at 233 RPM operating speed

Motors - Standard NEMA design B, 1750 RPM, C-faced motors, TEFC and XP.

Gear Reducers - meet AGMA Standard 440. Minimum service factor of 1.5 and efficiencies of 90-91%.

Shaft Seal Options - include stuffing box with spring-loaded lubricator and single split mechanical seals. Both include shut-off feature.

Splash oil lubrication - no separate oil pump to maintain or risk failure.

Impellers - An impeller especially designed for side entry applications is the standard high efficiency Hydrofoil design (XTF-3), produced for maximum flow and low power consumption.

Shaft & impeller materials - choice of carbon steel, 304 or 316 stainless steel. Special alloys, coatings, and polishing available as options.

Tank Baffles not required

Belt Driven Side Entry Mixers

Belt Driven Side Entry Mixer
  • Simplified design ensures quick, easy and inexpensive maintenance
  • Rugged cast or fabricated housing
  • Heavy duty bearings
  • V-belt or cog belt design
  • Accommodates standard packing or single mechanical seals
  • Positive shut-off device for seal replacement without draining tank

Features

  • 280 - 420 rpm Output
  • 1-50 HP
  • 1.25" - 2.75" diameter shafting
  • 6 ring stuffing box with Lantern Ring (packing is John Crane C1050)
  • Re-pack collar with retractor assembly
  • Tie Rod Supports
  • V-belt drive with guard
  • XTF-3 Hydrofoil impellers

Options:

  • Water flushed single mechanical seal or Double mechanical seals with lubricator
  • Pipe Leg available instead of Tie Rods
  • Cog-Belt, SynchronousTiming Belts
  • Available in Carbon steel or 316SS
  • Insert for cement chests
  • Jacob's adjustable chuck for shaft sizes to 3/8" diameter.

Applications

  • Industrial WWT plants
  • Chemical processing
  • Petroleum
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Food
  • BS&W (petroleum)
  • Crude Oil Blending (petroleum)
  • Gasoline Blending (petroleum)
  • Lube Oils (petroleum)
  • Edible Oils (food industry)
  • Anaerobic Fermenters
  • Flue Gas Desulfurization

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