Our catalog of industrial side agitators

InoxMIM side agitators are designed to optimize the processes of mixing, maintaining, and homogenizing products in storage or reaction tanks, ensuring fluid and uniform movement with reduced energy consumption.

They integrate high-efficiency motors, robust mechanical seals, and optimized design impellers (GAMMA or MARINA), adapting to a wide range of volumes, viscosities, and process conditions.

Manufactured entirely in AISI 304L or 316L stainless steel, the models in the AgitMIM range can be configured with industrial, food, or sanitary finishes, complying with FDA, EHEDG, and ATEX regulations according to the application.

Their side installation allows direct access to the fluid, ideal for medium and large capacity tanks, with mechanical sealing systems that ensure total sealing and reduce maintenance times.

Side agitators

InoxMIM side agitator models

Designed for wineries and wine tanks, the LV model stands out for its portability, simplicity, and precision in agitation.
 It easily connects to a ball valve via DIN 11851 coupling and can be started with a simple start switch.
 Its PLE-type folding impeller and its sliding shaft allow quick insertion into the tank, ensuring a homogeneous flow without aeration.
 Ideal for coupages, fermentation, sugar dissolution, gasification (SO₂ or CO₂) and maintenance of mixtures or suspensions.

Compact, versatile, and economical, the LMDS offers excellent performance in small and medium tanks.
 Its sealing system using a simple C/C/N mechanical seal and its modular construction facilitate maintenance and interchangeability of components.
 It is suitable for dissolution processes, particle suspension, and homogenization of reagents, especially in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries.
 Its direct motor or geared motor allows adjusting the working speed with a frequency inverter, offering stable and precise control of the agitation.Compact, versatile, and economical, the LMDS offers excellent performance in small and medium tanks.
 Its sealing system using a simple C/C/N mechanical seal and its modular construction facilitate maintenance and interchangeability of components.
 It is suitable for dissolution processes, particle suspension, and homogenization of reagents, especially in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries.
 Its direct motor or geared motor allows adjusting the working speed with a frequency inverter, offering stable and precise control of the agitation.

The LMD and LECO models are designed for continuous mixing in medium and large volume tanks, with adjusted inclination to optimize the flow regime.
 They incorporate single or double mechanical seals and self-aligning bearings (in the LECO model) to withstand prolonged axial forces and ensure operational reliability.
 They can work with a wide range of fluids: brines, oils, flocculants, thickeners, colorants, wines, liquors, or whey.
 Available in industrial, food, or sanitary finishes, they are a versatile solution for chemistry, water treatment, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Robust models designed for large capacity tanks, capable of maintaining the homogeneity of stored products for long periods.
 Their anchoring by DIN 2576 flange and the use of high-performance helical gear motors ensure efficient agitation even with viscous fluids.
 Equipped with GAMMA or MARINA type impellers and single or double mechanical seals, these units guarantee stable and low-maintenance operation.
 Ideal for heat exchange, chemical reactions, dissolutions, dilutions, or mixing of reagents, with application in resins, latex, glues, melamine, oils, sludge, or wastewater.

Technical advantages of InoxMIM side agitators

  • Optimized design for large volume tanks, with inclination calculated according to tank geometry.

  • High energy efficiency, thanks to the use of helical reducers and hydrodynamic profile impellers.

  • Configuration versatility: flange, thread, DIN 11851, or MÂCON/GAROLLA sanitary systems.

  • Robust construction in AISI 316L stainless steel, with mechanical seal adaptable to the fluid.

  • Quick and easy maintenance, without disassembling the entire shaft.

  • Wide power range (0.25–22 kW) to cover from small tanks to industrial reactors.

Most common industrial applications

Food industry

InoxMIM side agitators play a key role in the processes of homogenization, dissolution, and product maintenance in storage, pasteurization, and fermentation tanks.

Their side configuration allows generating a continuous tangential flow that keeps solids and fats in suspension, preventing the formation of dead zones or thermal stratification inside the tank.

These units are widely used in tanks for milk, oils, beverages, musts, or concentrated foods, ensuring the uniformity of the mixture and a more efficient heat transfer during the heating or cooling phases.

In addition, thanks to their hygienic design and the possibility of integrating sanitary mechanical seals with CIP/SIP cleaning, side agitators ensure compliance with the most demanding food safety standards (FDA, EHEDG).

The result is continuous, stable operation free of cross-contamination, which reduces maintenance costs and improves the energy efficiency of the agitation systems.

agitador lateral para alimentos
agitador lateral para cosmeticos

Cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry

In the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, side agitators are used in operations of emulsification, dispersion, and homogenization of complex fluids, where flow precision and the absence of aeration are essential to obtain a stable and uniform final product.

These units allow mixing creams, gels, shampoos, lotions, or pharmaceutical syrups, adapting to different viscosity ranges through the use of GAMMA or MARINA type impellers, which generate controlled agitation without excessive shear.

Their sanitary construction in AISI 316L stainless steel and the interior polishing Ra < 0.8 μm facilitate cleaning, prevent the adhesion of residues, and ensure a production environment free of contaminants.

Models with sealed and refrigerated mechanical seal can work in pressurized or vacuum reactors, maintaining stable temperature and pressure conditions during mixing.

Thanks to these features, InoxMIM side agitators offer superior operational reliability and strict compliance with GMP regulations, making them an essential component in automated cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing lines.

Chemical industry

In the chemical sector, side agitators are used in reactors, dissolutions, neutralization of compounds, and maintenance of suspensions, where precise control of the flow rate and transmitted torque is necessary.

Their mechanical robustness, together with the use of high-efficiency motors and helical reducers, allows them to operate with corrosive, abrasive, or high-density fluids, maintaining process stability even in prolonged production cycles.

The units can be configured with special coatings, pressurized double seals, or safety packings, which guarantees sealing against vapors or volatile products.

Thanks to their modularity and adaptability, InoxMIM side agitators can work with resins, adhesives, silicones, detergents, pigments, or polymers, optimizing mixing time and reducing energy consumption.

In combination with a frequency inverter or a PLC system, it is possible to adjust the agitation speed and monitor the rheological behavior of the fluid in real-time, ensuring a safe, controlled, and reproducible process.

planta de tratamiento químicos
agitador lateral para el tratamiento de aguas

Water treatment and auxiliary processes

Side agitators are used intensively in industrial and urban water treatment plants, where they are responsible for maintaining the homogeneity of reagents, suspensions, and sludge in mixing or clarification tanks.

Their inclined installation favors the complete sweeping of the bottom of the tank, preventing the settling of solids and improving the efficiency of processes such as flocculation, coagulation, and chemical neutralization.

These units are designed to withstand prolonged working conditions, with corrosion-resistant materials (AISI 316L or with anti-corrosion coatings) and motors prepared for humid or aggressive environments.

They are also used as auxiliary equipment in dosing circuits, reagent mixing, and homogenization of saline or polyelectrolyte solutions, ensuring a constant flow without stagnant zones.

Thanks to their low maintenance, hydraulic efficiency, and ease of access, InoxMIM side agitators constitute a reliable and durable solution for continuous processes of water treatment or industrial effluents.

Frequently Asked Questions

The side agitator is installed on the side of the tank, ideal for maintaining homogeneity or recirculating fluids in large tanks without opening the lid. Vertical agitators, on the other hand, are used for direct mixing or dissolution with greater axial power.

MARINA impellers are ideal for low viscosity liquids, while GAMMA impellers provide greater thrust in denser products or those with solids.

Yes, especially the LMD/LECO and LECOR/LMRE models, equipped with single or double mechanical seals and safety packings.

Periodic inspection of the mechanical seal, gears, and shaft condition. The modular models allow partial disassembly without affecting alignment.

Yes, InoxMIM manufactures versions with sanitary polishing Ra<0.8 µm, FDA certified materials, and CIP/SIP seals for food and cosmetic applications.

All models can be equipped with a variable speed drive, electrical panel, and speed control to optimize energy performance.

From 0.25 kW in LMDS units up to 22 kW in LMRE models for large volume tanks, with shafts up to 2.5 meters in length.

Yes. InoxMIM performs the complete calculation of the mixing regime, impeller speed, and mounting angle based on the tank geometry and fluid rheology.

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