AgitMIM range
Industrial vertical mixers and agitators
Eight series of vertical mixers and agitators mounted on top of the tank to dissolve, disperse, homogenise or maintain products: from the portable clamp-mounted agitator and the direct-drive model for reagents to low-speed paddle agitators for viscous products and those that work under pressure or vacuum.
- 8 seriesFrom portable to counter-rotating
- 2,000–15,000 LMedium-sized tanks (VMD/VMR)
- 3 drive typesDirect-drive motor, geared motor or pneumatic
- AISI 304L · 316 · 316LWetted parts, depending on the series
- 3 finishesIndustrial, food or sanitary
- Pressure or vacuumGFLE and TANDEM series
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InoxMIM vertical agitator models
Eight series covering everything from the small reagent tank to the high-viscosity cream reactor. Each card takes you to the model's data sheet, with its dimensions, impellers and options.
Direct-drive motor
MD/MDN
A compact, lightweight agitator for preparing low-viscosity reagents, such as coagulants, hypochlorite or caustic soda, in small HDPE tanks, with an electric or pneumatic motor.
- Direct-drive motorElectric or pneumatic
- MARINA propellerAxial flow
- HDPE tanksSmall volume
View the MD/MDN data sheet →
Portable
SB/SBR/SBN
It is clamped to the rim of small open tanks and moved from one to another to disperse reagents or powders, or to keep a mixture homogeneous.
- ClampQuick mounting
- MARINA propellerInterchangeable
- AISI 316Shaft and propeller
View the SB/SBR/SBN data sheet →
DN50 flange
VAI/VSI/VDI/VSIN
A fixed agitator for preparing reagents or agitating dosing tanks, with a reinforcement tower and half-shaft that guide a long shaft; with an industrial, food or sanitary finish.
- DN50 PN10DIN 2576 flange
- Tower and half-shaftGuided shaft
- 3 finishesIndustrial to sanitary
View the VAI/VSI/VDI/VSIN data sheet →
Medium-sized tanks
VMD/VMR
For medium-sized tanks and products that are viscous, lumpy or difficult to mix: dissolving sugar, cocoa or salt, diluting pigments, and acidic or corrosive products.
- 2,000–15,000 LTank volume
- VMD · VMRDirect drive or geared motor
- AISI 316LShaft and propeller
View the VMD/VMR data sheet →
Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
IBC
For IBC containers and pharmaceutical or cosmetic tanks: dilutions, dissolutions, suspensions or thermal homogenisation, with a choice of speed and one or more impellers.
- CoaxialGeared motor
- SanitaryFinish
- AISI 316LWetted parts
View the IBC mixer data sheet →
Worm gear reducer
VCI/VCIN
A simple, economical worm gear reducer that drives impellers with a large blade area: yoghurt, milk, cream, juices, dissolving salt or milk powder, and flocculation.
- Worm gearGeared motor
- DN150–DN250DIN 2576 flange
- AISI 304LWetted parts
View the VCI/VCIN data sheet →
Low speed
GFL/GFLE
Large-area blades at low speed, on one or several levels, for dairy desserts, chocolate, gels or creams; the GFLE also works in pressurised or vacuum tanks.
- Parallel-shaft gearsGeared motor
- Pressure or vacuumGFLE version
- AISI 316LWetted parts
View the GFL/GFLE data sheet →
Counter-rotating
TANDEM
It forms part of counter-rotating systems with an anchor blade and scrapers for creams, gels and other high-viscosity products in reactors, also under pressure or vacuum.
- Anchor with scrapersCounter-rotating system
- Pressure or vacuumWith mechanical seal
- AISI 316LWetted parts
View the TANDEM data sheet →
Vertical agitator comparison
Drive, mounting, material and finish of each series, so you can see at a glance which one suits your tank and your product.
| Series | Drive | Mounting | Material | Finishes | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD/MDN | Electric (MD) or pneumatic (MDN) direct-drive motor | IEC motor flange on an HDPE tank | AISI 316 (shaft and propeller) | — | Reagents in small tanks |
| SB/SBR/SBN | Direct drive, geared motor or pneumatic | Clamp on the tank rim (portable) | AISI 316 (shaft and propeller) | — | Small open tanks |
| VAI/VSI/VDI/VSIN | Four drive types, one pneumatic (VSIN) | DN50 DIN 2576 PN10 flange, with tower | AISI 316 (shaft and propeller) | Industrial, food or sanitary | Reagents and dosing tanks |
| VMD/VMR | Direct-drive motor or geared motor | DN125, DN200 or DN250 flange | AISI 316L (shaft and propeller) | Industrial, food or sanitary | Tanks of 2,000–15,000 L and viscous products |
| IBC | Coaxial geared motor | IEC flange, square plate base | AISI 316L | Sanitary | IBC containers in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics |
| VCI/VCIN | Worm-gear geared motor | IEC or DIN 2576 PN10 flange | AISI 304L or other materials | Industrial, food or sanitary | Dairy, dissolving solids and flocculation |
| GFL/GFLE | Parallel-shaft geared motor | IEC, DIN 2576 or square flange | AISI 316L | Industrial, food or sanitary | Low-speed blades; pressure or vacuum (GFLE) |
| TANDEM | Parallel-shaft geared motor | DIN 2576 or IEC flange | AISI 316L | Industrial, food or sanitary | High-viscosity counter-rotating systems |
Data for each series according to the AGITMIM catalogue, which does not give power ratings for vertical agitators. The dimensions, impellers and options of each model are on its data sheet.
Which vertical agitator do you need?
Choose the situation closest to yours and we will take you to the right model.
How a vertical agitator works
A vertical agitator is mounted on the top of the tank, with a clamp, on a flange or on a plate, and turns a vertical shaft with one or more impellers immersed in the product. The impeller generates the current that dissolves, disperses, homogenises or maintains the mixture; the lip seal or mechanical seal seals the shaft passage.
The key lies in combining impeller and speed: a MARINA axial-flow propeller for low-viscosity products, or large-area blades at low speed, with a geared motor, for viscous products. To learn more about the parts and how they work, see our guide how tank agitators work.
A series for every tank
From the portable clamp-mounted unit to the fixed flange-mounted one, from the small HDPE tank to the 2,000 to 15,000 litre tanks of the VMD/VMR.
The drive the process calls for
Direct-drive motor, coaxial, worm gear or parallel-shaft geared motor, or a pneumatic motor on the MDN, the SBN and the VSIN.
Stainless steel (wetted)
AISI 316 or AISI 316L depending on the series, and AISI 304L or other materials on the VCI/VCIN.
Three finish levels
Industrial, food or sanitary on most series, and a sanitary finish on the IBC mixer.
Sealing to suit the tank
A lip seal for atmospheric tanks and a mechanical seal on the GFL/GFLE and the TANDEM, which also work under pressure or vacuum.
Selection advice
We help you choose the series, the impeller, the speed and the mounting according to your product and the shape of the tank.
Applications of vertical mixers and agitators in industry
Where InoxMIM vertical agitators work within a process plant.
Food industry
They dissolve sugar, salt, cocoa or milk powder and homogenise yoghurt, milk, cream, juices or pulps. At low speed they produce dairy desserts, cream liqueur, gazpacho or chocolate.
Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and chemicals
Gels, soaps, colognes, creams and solutions in reactors and IBC containers with a sanitary finish. In chemicals, they mix acidic, basic or corrosive products and work in reactions under pressure or vacuum.
Water treatment
They prepare reagents such as coagulants, lime slurry, hypochlorite, acids or caustic soda, prepare polyelectrolyte and agitate flocculation chambers.
Frequently asked questions about industrial vertical mixers and agitators
When is a vertical agitator better than a side-entry one?
A vertical agitator enters through the top of the tank, whether open or closed, and is suitable for anything from small to large-volume tanks. It is the option for dissolving solids, agitating viscous products with low-speed blades or working under pressure or vacuum. The side-entry agitator is mounted in the lower part and is designed for mixing and maintaining medium and large-volume tanks: see the side-entry agitators.
Which propeller or blade suits a vertical agitator, depending on the product?
For low-viscosity products, similar to water, a MARINA axial-flow propeller is enough, such as the one on the MD/MDN. Viscous or lumpy products call for impellers with a large blade area at low speed, such as those on the GFL/GFLE, and high-viscosity products need a counter-rotating system with an anchor and scrapers, like that of the TANDEM.
Which vertical agitators are suitable for tanks under pressure or vacuum?
The GFLE and the TANDEM, which accept the mechanical seal arrangement that each application requires. The GFL has a single mechanical seal, and series such as the SB/SBR/SBN, the VAI/VSI/VDI/VSIN, the VMD/VMR or the VCI/VCIN seal the shaft with a lip seal, designed for tanks at atmospheric pressure. Tell us the working pressure or vacuum and temperature.
Portable or fixed vertical agitator?
The portable SB/SBR/SBN is clamped to the rim of small open tanks and moved from one to another, so a single unit serves several tanks. If the agitator always works in the same tank, or the tank is closed, a fixed flange-mounted one is better: the MD/MDN in HDPE tanks, the VAI/VSI/VDI/VSIN with a DN50 flange or the VMD/VMR in medium-sized tanks.
What stainless steel are vertical agitators made of?
It depends on the series. The MD/MDN, the SB/SBR/SBN and the VAI/VSI/VDI/VSIN have an AISI 316 shaft and propeller; the VMD/VMR, an AISI 316L shaft and propeller. The IBC mixer, the GFL/GFLE and the TANDEM have all wetted parts in AISI 316L, and the VCI/VCIN is made in AISI 304L or other materials.
Are there vertical agitators with a food or sanitary finish?
Yes. The VAI/VSI/VDI/VSIN, the VMD/VMR, the VCI/VCIN, the GFL/GFLE and the TANDEM are made with an industrial, food or sanitary finish, and the IBC mixer is supplied with a sanitary finish. The finish is chosen according to the product and the cleaning requirements of the process; our technical team will tell you which one you need.
What maintenance does a vertical agitator need?
Periodically check the lip seal or mechanical seal, the bearings and the geared motor, and watch out for noise and vibration. On series such as the VAI/VSI/VDI/VSIN, the reinforcement tower and the half-shaft extend the life of the motor. You will find a more complete guide in our article on industrial agitator maintenance.
What information does InoxMIM need to recommend a vertical agitator?
The volume and shape of the tank, whether it is open or closed and how the agitator can be mounted; the product, with its viscosity, density and solids; the objective (dissolving, dispersing, homogenising or maintaining), the temperature and, if applicable, the pressure or vacuum. With that information we propose the series, the drive, the impeller and the finish.
Other InoxMIM agitators and mixers
If your tank is large-volume or your product needs emulsification or shear, another piece of equipment may suit you better.
Side-entry agitatorsMedium and large-volume tanks
Emulsifiers and mixersEmulsifying and dispersing with high shear
EMF bottom-entry emulsifierWorks alongside the TANDEM in the reactor
EMTB solid-liquid mixerPowder into liquid without lumps
TURBINE vertical mixerLow-shear mixingAll industrial agitatorsView the full range
We help you choose your vertical mixer
Tell us which product you are agitating, the volume and shape of the tank, the viscosity and whether it works under pressure or vacuum, and we will recommend the right series, drive and finish.