Fabricated with heavy-gauge AISI SS 304/316 food-grade stainless steel, engineered for 24/7 continuous hygienic operation, high thermal efficiency, and minimal dairy maintenance.
Side agitators are mechanical devices used in various industrial processes to mix, agitate, or maintain the homogeneity of liquids or slurry materials. They are typically mounted on the side of a tank or vessel and are used in applications where top or bottom agitation is not feasible or effective. Here’s a detailed description of side agitators:
The motor drives the shaft and impeller, which in turn generates fluid motion within the tank. The design and positioning of the impeller create a flow pattern that ensures thorough mixing of the tank contents. The agitation intensity can be adjusted by changing the impeller type, size, and rotational speed.
| Motor | Powers the agitator and drives the impeller. |
| Gearbox | Reduces the motor speed and increases torque to the impeller. |
| Shaft | Connects the motor and gearbox to the impeller. |
| Impeller | The rotating component that generates fluid motion. Common types include propellers, turbines, and paddles. |
| Mounting Flange | Attaches the agitator to the side of the tank, ensuring a secure and leak-proof connection. |
| Seals | Prevent leakage of the tank contents and protect the internal components from contamination. |
| Chemical Industry | Mixing of chemicals, maintaining homogeneity of solutions, and promoting reactions. |
| Pharmaceutical Industry | Mixing active ingredients, maintaining suspension of particles, and ensuring uniformity of liquid medications. |
| Food and Beverage Industry | Mixing ingredients, maintaining uniform temperature, and preventing sedimentation. |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment | Mixing chemicals, aerating water, and preventing sediment buildup. |
| Paints and Coatings | Mixing pigments, maintaining uniform viscosity, and ensuring consistency of the final product. |
| Efficient Mixing | Ensures thorough and uniform mixing of tank contents. |
| Versatility | Suitable for a wide range of viscosities and types of fluids. |
| Space | Saving: Ideal for tanks with limited headroom or where top and bottom entry agitators are impractical. |
| Easy Maintenance | Accessible and easier to maintain compared to some other types of agitators. |
| Tank Size and Shape | The size and shape of the tank can affect the choice of agitator and its placement. |
| Fluid Properties | Viscosity, density, and chemical properties of the fluid determine the type of impeller and the required power. |
| Process Requirements | The desired mixing intensity, temperature control, and specific process needs influence the selection of the agitator. |
In summary, side agitators are essential components in various industries for effective mixing and maintaining homogeneity of fluids, offering versatility and efficiency in operations.
Authoritative technical answers regarding capacity sizing, food-grade sanitary construction, Clean-In-Place (CIP) cleaning, and dairy plant integration from Aviva Equipments engineers.
Side agitators are heavy-duty mechanical mixing devices mounted horizontally through the lower shell of large milk storage tanks and outdoor milk silos. They ensure continuous, gentle circulation of milk to prevent cream layer separation and maintain uniform butterfat content without damaging fat globules or causing foaming.
For tall vertical tanks and silos (10,000L to 150,000L), top-mounted agitators require extraordinarily long shafts and heavy overhead support structures. Side-entry agitators offer compact, floor-accessible installation, superior hydraulic sweep across the tank base, and much lower power consumption.
Aviva fabricates all wetted shafts and hydrofoil impellers from solid AISI SS 304 or SS 316L stainless steel. The shaft passage features a food-grade sanitary mechanical seal with silicon carbide/carbon faces and FDA-approved food-grade elastomer O-rings that prevent any milk leakage or bacterial ingress.
Yes. Aviva supplies side agitators with geared motors ranging from 0.75 kW to 7.5 kW, with standard output speeds between 200 and 350 RPM. Agitators can be matched with variable frequency drives (VFD) for flexible processing of raw milk, curd mix, cream, and sweetened dairy blends.
Recognized among top dairy plant machinery manufacturers, Aviva designs side agitators with an external shut-off mechanism that allows mechanical seal inspection and replacement even when the tank is filled with liquid, eliminating costly production downtime.
Consult with Aviva Equipments engineering team for custom capacity sizing, P&ID layout drawings, and factory-direct pricing tailored to your plant.