Side-entry agitators · LECOR · LMRE series
LECOR/LMRE geared side-entry agitator
Geared side-entry agitators with a helical geared motor for mixing and maintaining products in medium and large tanks. They are made in an industrial version and a food or sanitary version, widely used in the dairy sector.
- 0.37–22 kWPower (LECOR up to 4 kW)
- 250–800 mmPropeller diameter
- Geared motorHelical gears
- AISI 316LShaft and propeller
- DN 125–300DIN 2576 PN10 flange
- 2 versionsIndustrial and food or sanitary
- AISI 316L shaft and propeller
- DIN 2576 PN10 flange
- Mechanical seal C/C/N
- Industrial, food or sanitary finish
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What are the LECOR and LMRE side-entry agitators for?
The LECOR and LMRE geared side-entry agitators mix and maintain products stored in medium and large tanks. They are installed in the lower part of the tank, at an angle of inclination and a distance from the bottom that depend on the shape and dimensions of the tank. The propeller type is chosen according to the product, the agitation requirements, the tank geometry and the position of the agitator, to obtain maximum performance at minimum operating cost.
In the industrial version they are used in heat exchange, chemical reactions, dissolving, diluting and mixing reagents, and for homogenising or keeping in suspension oils, sludge, slurries, waste water, urea, ammonium sulphate, glues, melamine, latex or resins.
In the food or sanitary version they are ideal for cooling and storing milk at low temperature in insulated tanks: they work at low rpm, provide a circulation pattern that promotes heat exchange, and their propellers prevent protein breakdown. Inside, the shaft is sealed with a mechanical seal, and on the outside it can have a safety packing gland for greater tightness and hygiene.
This is the right equipment if…
- You need to cool and store milk in insulated tanks, keep juices and soft drinks in motion, or dilute whey.
- You are agitating a medium or large tank and want slow rotation with a geared motor.
- You work with sludge, slurries, waste water, resins, latex or other industrial products in suspension.
- You need power ratings of up to 22 kW and GAMMA or MARINA propellers of up to 800 mm.
Choose other equipment if…
- The tank is small: the LMDS compact side-entry agitator is enough.
- You want a portable agitator for blending in the winery: the LV wine agitator is better.
- The process calls for emulsifying or dispersing with high shear: an EM vertical emulsifier or an EML/EMLT inline high-shear mixer is better.
- The tank does not accept a side flange: see the vertical agitators.
Applications by industry
Where the LECOR and LMRE side-entry agitators are usually installed:
Dairy industry
Cooling and storing milk in insulated tanks, and diluting whey and concentrates.
Beverages and food
Juices and soft drinks, wines, liqueurs and beer; dissolving sugar syrup, yeasts, fats or thickeners.
Chemical industry
Chemical reactions, dissolving and mixing reagents; keeping glues, melamine, latex or resins in motion.
Waste water and sludge
Homogenisation of sludge, slurries, waste water, oils and urea.
Features and benefits
Helical geared motor
High-efficiency helical geared motor for working at low rpm.
Gentle product handling
Slow rotation and the propeller type preserve the properties of the milk and prevent protein breakdown.
Selected propeller
GAMMA or MARINA propellers, chosen according to the product, the tank geometry and the position of the agitator.
Double sealing
Single mechanical seal in contact with the product and an optional external safety packing gland.
Two versions
Industrial finish or food/sanitary finish, with shaft and propeller in AISI 316L.
Wide range
23 sizes across the two series, from 0.37 to 22 kW, with DIN 2576 PN10 flange from DN 125 to DN 300.
Models and dimensions
The dimensions are the same in the industrial and the food version. Choose the size according to the tank volume and the product; we will help you select it.
| Model | Power | ø propeller (D) | ø shaft (d) | Shaft length (L) | Dimension H (flange–motor) | Flange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LECOR 0.37-135/300 | 0.37 kW | 300 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 463 mm | DN 150 |
| LECOR 0.55-200/300 | 0.55 kW | 300 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 463 mm | DN 150 |
| LECOR 0.75-200/400 | 0.75 kW | 400 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 480 mm | DN 150 |
| LECOR 1.1-250/400 | 1.1 kW | 400 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 525 mm | DN 150 |
| LECOR 1.5-200/500 | 1.5 kW | 500 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 525 mm | DN 150 |
| LECOR 2.2-250/500 | 2.2 kW | 500 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 555 mm | DN 150 |
| LECOR 3-200/600 | 3 kW | 600 mm | 50 mm | 500 mm | 670 mm | DN 200 |
| LECOR 4-200/650 | 4 kW | 650 mm | 60 mm | 600 mm | 725 mm | DN 250 |
| LMRE 0.37-300/250 | 0.37 kW | 250 mm | 35 mm | 400 mm | 472 mm | DN 125 |
| LMRE 0.55-300/275 | 0.55 kW | 275 mm | 35 mm | 400 mm | 494 mm | DN 125 |
| LMRE 0.75-300/300 | 0.75 kW | 300 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 524 mm | DN 150 |
| LMRE 1.1-300/325 | 1.1 kW | 325 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 665 mm | DN 150 |
| LMRE 1.5-300/350 | 1.5 kW | 350 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 675 mm | DN 150 |
| LMRE 2.2-300/400 | 2.2 kW | 400 mm | 40 mm | 500 mm | 627 mm | DN 200 |
| LMRE 3-300/450 | 3 kW | 450 mm | 50 mm | 500 mm | 757 mm | DN 200 |
| LMRE 4-300/500 | 4 kW | 500 mm | 50 mm | 500 mm | 805 mm | DN 200 |
| LMRE 5.5-300/500 | 5.5 kW | 500 mm | 60 mm | 600 mm | 876 mm | DN 250 |
| LMRE 7.5-300/600 | 7.5 kW | 600 mm | 60 mm | 600 mm | 885 mm | DN 250 |
| LMRE 9.2-300/600 | 9.2 kW | 600 mm | 60 mm | 600 mm | 905 mm | DN 250 |
| LMRE 11-300/650 | 11 kW | 650 mm | 60 mm | 600 mm | 1,010 mm | DN 250 |
| LMRE 15-300/700 | 15 kW | 700 mm | 70 mm | 700 mm | 1,075 mm | DN 300 |
| LMRE 18.5-300/700 | 18.5 kW | 700 mm | 70 mm | 700 mm | 1,200 mm | DN 300 |
| LMRE 22-300/800 | 22 kW | 800 mm | 70 mm | 700 mm | 1,235 mm | DN 300 |
General dimensions from the AGITMIM catalogue. Anchor flange to DIN 2576 PN10. Other shaft lengths and other anchoring systems available on request.
Technical data
Materials
Shaft and propeller
AISI 316L stainless steel
Mechanical seal
C/C/N
Drive
Type
Helical-gear geared motor
LECOR power
0.37 to 4 kW
LMRE power
0.37 to 22 kW
Adjustment
Mechanical or frequency inverter speed control (optional)
Agitation
Propeller types
GAMMA or MARINA
Propeller diameter
LECOR 300 to 650 mm · LMRE 250 to 800 mm
Shaft diameter
35 to 70 mm
Shaft length
400 to 700 mm
Sealing
Internal
Single mechanical seal
External
Safety packing gland (optional)
Other options
S/S/V and/or double seal
Installation
Anchoring
DIN 2576 PN10 flange, DN 125 to DN 300
Mounting height (H)
2 to 2.5 times the propeller diameter (D)
Mounting angles
β in elevation and μ in plan, according to the tank diameter/height ratio (A/L)
Final finish
Industrial, or food/sanitary
Options and customisation
Safety packing gland
Second external shaft seal, in addition to the internal mechanical seal.
S/S/V and/or double mechanical seal
As an alternative to the standard C/C/N single mechanical seal.
GAMMA high-flow propeller
In addition to the standard GAMMA and MARINA propellers.
Speed control and control panel
Mechanical or frequency inverter speed control to adjust the speed, and control panel.
Coatings
Motor coating and, in the industrial version, anti-corrosion or anti-wear coatings for the shaft and propeller.
Shaft, mounting and materials
Other shaft lengths, other mounting systems and other materials.
Other side-entry agitators
LMD/LECO industrial side-entry agitatorFrom 0.25 to 5.5 kW, with industrial, food or sanitary finish.
Frequently asked questions about the LECOR/LMRE geared side-entry agitator
What is the difference between the LECOR and the LMRE?
The size range. The LECOR has 8 sizes, from 0.37 to 4 kW, with propellers from 300 to 650 mm and a flange from DN 150 to DN 250. The LMRE goes up to 22 kW in 15 sizes, with propellers from 250 to 800 mm and a flange from DN 125 to DN 300. Both have a helical geared motor.
Are they suitable for cooling and storing milk in insulated tanks?
Yes, in their food or sanitary version. They work at low rpm and provide a circulation pattern that promotes heat exchange, and their propellers prevent protein breakdown, so the milk keeps its properties.
What is the difference between the industrial and the food version?
The final finish: industrial in one case, food or sanitary in the other. The dimensions are the same. The industrial version can also have anti-corrosion or anti-wear coatings on the shaft and propeller.
At what height and angle is it installed?
According to the catalogue, the propeller is positioned at a height H of 2 to 2.5 times its diameter D. The mounting angles depend on the ratio between the diameter (A) and the height (L) of the tank: from β 5° and μ 15° with A/L = 2, to β 65° and μ 0° with A/L = 0.16.
What shaft sealing does it have?
A C/C/N single mechanical seal in the area in contact with the product. On the outside it can have a safety packing gland, and as an option it is supplied with an S/S/V and/or double mechanical seal.
Can the agitation speed be adjusted?
Yes, with a mechanical or frequency inverter speed control, offered as an option. Together with the control panel, it allows the agitation to be adapted to each phase of the process.
Request a quote for the LECOR/LMRE geared side-entry agitator
Equipment: LECOR/LMRE geared side-entry agitator
Tell us the volume, diameter and height of the tank, the product (viscosity, density, solids), the operation (cooling, storage, mixing…) and whether you need the industrial or the food version. With these data we will propose the model, the propeller and the mounting position.