DRUM MIXER
Built Tough
Designed and built tough in the USA. We designed our mixing systems and make them in Cleveland. With the help of a NASA engineer, we have been able to perfect our systems to make them the best they can be. We pride ourselves in the durability and power of our mixers.
Low Weight
Our high-quality engineering has our air powered mixer at 9 pounds and our electric powered mixer at 12 pounds. Most mixers on the market weigh between 25 and 100 pounds. Make it easier on your employees and avoid safety issues!
3D Mixing
We asked paint, chemical, agriculture, food, and industrial companies for issues with mixing. They had a lot! Our Engineers solved the problems and designed the EvenMix®™ Blade. It was good enough to be patented. It mixes in 3D, unlike anything else.
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Drum Mixer Design
We designed the EvenMix®™ 55 Gallon Drum Mixer to provide an even mix of material through any drum. The EvenMix®™ can be deployed in a variety of ways:
- Closed Head Drum – Inserted through a 2″ Bung Opening – Air Drum Mixer or Electric Drum Mixer
- Open Head Drum – Mounted on a Lid through the Center Bung – Air Lid Mixer or Electric Drum Mixer
- Mixer Only – Mounted on a Lid through the Center Bung – Anti-Contamination Mixer
- Mixer Only – Mounted at Your Container Manufacturer – Call to Discuss and Ask for It by Name
In addition, we tested our drum mixer against various industry leading models. The result: The EvenMix®™ drum mixer has the best performance!
Drum Power & Size
The EvenMix®™ drum mixer with our Air Motor or Electric Motor, has the power to mix even the thickest liquids as well as a wide range of products up to 50,000 cps, as thick as peanut butter. Strategically placed mixing blades create both vertical and horizontal flow patterns resulting in superior mixing performance, as demonstrated in a range of rigorous, industry tests.
EvenMix®™ offers drum mixers that are designed to work in 1 gallon to 55 gallon drums. These barrel mixers can be used to agitate low to high viscous material. The EvenMix®™ drum mixer is ideal for laboratory or industry use, plastic pails, drums or barrels, 55 gallon drums, totes, IBCs and custom built mixing vessels. Our mixing blades can fit inside an opening as small as 2″ or as large as you have (with mounting accessories).
Compare EvenMix®™ to Our Competitors
Criteria | EvenMix®™ | Cary Company | Indco | Mixer Direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Horsepower/Type | 1 HP Electric | 1 HP Electric | 1 HP Electric | 1 HP Electric |
Power Consumed | 4.0 Amps Max | Not Available | 7.4 Amps Max | 12.8 Amps Max |
Weight of Mixing System | 16 Pounds | 90 Pounds | Not Available | Not Available |
Size of Blade | 15″ Folding | 11″ Folding
| 4″ Folding | 4″ Folding |
Shape of Blade | Variable Pitch | Standard Pitch
| Standard Pitch | Standard Pitch |
Variable Speed Control | Dial on Motor | Separate Unit | Separate Unit | Separate Unit |
Mounting | Bung Mounted | Clamp Mounted | Bung Mounted | Bung Mounted |
Geared | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Price | $2,795 | $3,395 | $3,076 | $2,825 |
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Criteria | EvenMix®™ | Cary Company | Mixer Direct | Indco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Horsepower/Type | 1.25 HP Air | 1 HP Air | 1.5 HP Air | 1 HP Air |
Power Consumed | 13 CFM @ 90 psi | Not Available | 78 CFM @ 100 psi | 70 CFM @ 100 psi |
Weight of Mixing System | 13 Pounds | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Size of Blade | 15″ Folding | 11″ Folding
| 4″ Folding | 7″ Folding |
Shape of Blade | Variable Pitch | Standard Pitch | Standard Pitch | Standard Pitch |
Variable Speed Control | Air Control | Air Control | Air Control | Air Control |
Mounting | Bung Mounted | Clamp Mounted | Bung Mounted | Clamp Mounted |
Geared | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Price | $1,795 | $2,600 | $1,984 | $1,765 |
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"The mixing blades work better than anything that we could find – and we’ve tried several!"
John Schommer, H.B. Fuller
Frequently Asked Questions about Drum Mixers
What is a drum mixer?
A drum mixer is used to blend, suspend, or remix materials inside drums and barrels. Drum mixers are commonly used for chemicals, paints, coatings, polymers, adhesives, fertilizers, and food ingredients.
What is the difference between a Drum Bung Mixer and a Drum Lid Mixer?
A Drum Bung Mixer is used on a closed-head drum and installs through the standard 2″ bung opening. A Drum Lid Mixer is used on an open-head drum and mounts directly to the drum lid.
Can you mix a closed-head drum without removing the lid?
Yes. EvenMix® Drum Bung Mixers install through the standard 2″ bung opening without removing the drum lid.
How does an EvenMix® Drum Bung Mixer fit through a 2-inch opening?
The patented folding blades collapse to fit through the 2″ bung opening and then deploy inside the drum. Once opened, the blades expand to 15″ diameter and 2″ tall.
What is the best mixer for a closed-head 55-gallon drum?
A mixer that can enter through the bung opening while still generating full-drum circulation is typically the best option. EvenMix® Drum Bung Mixers combine 2″ bung entry with a deployed 15″ diameter blade.
How large are the blades in an EvenMix® Drum Bung Mixer?
EvenMix® Drum Bung Mixers use folding blades that deploy to 15″ diameter and 2″ tall inside the drum.
Why is the EvenMix® Drum Bung Mixer different from typical bung mixers?
EvenMix® Drum Bung Mixers deploy to 15″ diameter inside the drum, while many traditional bung mixers use much smaller blades. The larger deployed blade creates more circulation throughout the closed-head container.
What is a Drum Lid Mixer?
A Drum Lid Mixer mounts directly to the lid of an open-head drum. This allows a larger mixing assembly to be used inside the container.
How large are the blades in an EvenMix® Drum Lid Mixer?
EvenMix® Drum Lid Mixers use folding blades that deploy to 16″ diameter and 4″ tall inside the drum.
Why does the Drum Lid Mixer use a larger blade?
Open-head drum installations allow a larger deployed blade profile. The larger blade creates greater circulation throughout the drum.
What is the best mixer for an open-head drum?
A Drum Lid Mixer is often preferred when maximum circulation is desired. The larger blade profile helps move more material throughout the container.
Why is blade size important in drum mixing?
Larger blades move more liquid and improve circulation throughout the container. EvenMix® Drum Bung Mixers deploy to 15″ diameter while Drum Lid Mixers deploy to 16″ diameter.
What makes EvenMix® drum mixers different?
EvenMix® drum mixers use patented variable-pitch folding blades that create both vertical and horizontal circulation. Depending on the drum style, the blades deploy to either 15″ or 16″ diameter.
Can Drum Mixers handle thicker materials?
Yes. A single set of EvenMix® blades is typically sufficient for liquids up to approximately 4,000 cPs, depending on the container and application. For materials above 4,000 cPs or when shorter cycle times are desired, two or more blade sets are often recommended.
Do I need one set of blades or multiple sets of blades for drum mixing?
A single blade set is commonly used for lower-viscosity liquids and general drum mixing up to approximately 4,000 cPs. Multiple blade sets are often selected for thicker materials, settled products, or faster mixing cycles.
How do you remix settled material in a drum?
Settled material is remixed by creating circulation that lifts solids from the bottom and redistributes them throughout the liquid.
How do you mix paint in a 55-gallon drum?
Paint requires circulation that keeps pigments and solids suspended throughout the batch. Mixed-flow circulation helps distribute material throughout the entire drum.
How do you mix resins in a drum?
Resins require complete circulation to maintain consistency throughout the container. Proper mixer selection depends on viscosity and processing requirements.
What industries use drum mixers?
Drum mixers are commonly used in chemical processing, coatings, agriculture, food production, adhesives, manufacturing, and water treatment.
What is the difference between a propeller mixer and a mixed-flow mixer?
Traditional propeller mixers primarily move liquid in one direction and can create vortexes. Mixed-flow mixers create both vertical and horizontal circulation throughout the drum.
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