Approx Price:
₹675,000.00
Working Capacity: 800 Liters
Total / Gross Capacity: 1,000 Liters
Vessel’s Shell Thickness: 4 mm SS316 Material
Vessel’s Bottom Thickness: 4 mm SS 316 Material Dish End
Vessel’s Top Thickness: 4 mm SS 316 Material Dish End
Baffels: 50 x 8 mm Thick x 3 Nos.SS 316 Materials
Technical Specifications |
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| Tank Type | Vertical Cylindrical Mixing Tank |
| Working Capacity | 800 Liters |
| Total / Gross Capacity | 1,000 Liters |
| Internal Diameter | 1100 mm |
| Shell Height | 1200 mm |
| Leg Height | 500 mm |
| Total Height | 2500 mm |
| Bottom Type | Dished Bottom |
| Installation | Floor Mounted |
| Support Structure | SS304 Legs |
Material of Construction |
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| Parameter | Specification |
| Vessel’s Shell Thickness | 4 mm SS316 Material |
| Vessel’s Bottom Thickness | 4 mm SS 316 Material Dish End |
| Vessel’s Top Thickness | 4 mm SS 316 Material Dish End |
| Baffels | 50 x 8 mm Thick x 3 Nos.SS 316 Materials |
| Vessel’s Jacket Shell Material Thickness | 5 mm SS304 Material |
| Vessel’s Jacket Bottom Material Thickness | 5 mm SS304 Material |
| Jacket Insulation Thickness | 50 mm Mineral Wool Material |
| Jacket Type | Steam Heating Jacket |
| Jacket Insulation Cover Thickness | 2 mm SS 304 Material |
| Jacket Insulation Bottom Cover Thickness | 2 mm SS 304 Material |
| Vessel Bottom Support | 04 Nos. of SS 304 Pipe Legs Pipe 5” NB SCH 10 with (Ball Fit) Height Adjustable Bolt |
| Vessel’s Jacket Heating Operating System | By Steam |
| Steam Operating Pressure | 1 bar, as specified |
| Triclover end ( Nozzle ) | SS 316 |
| All Gasket Material | Silicon Food Grade |
| Surface Finish: – Internal | 0.5 Ra Mirror Polished |
| Surface Finish: – External | 0.9 Ra Matt Mech. Finish |
CONNECTION OF TOP LOOSE LID & BOTTOM DISH END |
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| Service | Size |
| Inlet Connection | 50 mm T/C end |
| Spear Connection | 50 mm T/C end x 2 Nos. |
| 5’’ Air Vent with 0.2 Micron PP Filter Connection | 50 mm T/C end |
| Spray Ball Connection ( CIP In) | 65 x 25 mm T/C end |
| Light Glass | 75 mm Flange Mount |
| Outlet ( Discharge ) Connection | 50 mm T/C end Flush Bottom Ball Valve |
| Thermo Well Connection | ½” BSP, Threaded |
AGITATION ASSEMBLY |
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| Parameter | Specification |
| Type of Stirrer | Gear Motor Type Stirrer SS 316 materials |
| Mounting Orientation | Top |
| Sweep Diameter (Impeller) | 200 mm SS 316 materials |
| Type of Drive | Direct |
| Motor HP | 7.5 HP / 3ph/415 VAC/ 50 Hz/ TEFC Non- Flameproof Motor with VFD |
| RPM Motor | 1400 RPM |
| Make of Motor | Crompton |
| Type of Motor | Flange type direct long shaft ( 400 mm Long SS 316 ) |
| Motor Protection | IP55 |
| Mounting | Suitable for Gearbox Mounting |
| Make of Stirrer | JSK |
A jacketed mixing tank combines mechanical mixing with indirect heating or cooling, making it useful for a wide range of industrial manufacturing processes. Its effectiveness depends on selecting the appropriate vessel capacity, material of construction, jacket configuration, agitator, and temperature-control arrangement.
Understanding the working principle, components, applications, and selection criteria helps engineers and process operators identify a suitable design for their specific requirements. Proper engineering calculations, material compatibility checks, and consideration of operating conditions are essential for safe, efficient, and repeatable processing.
A jacketed mixing tank is an industrial vessel designed to mix materials while controlling their temperature. It consists of a main tank surrounded by an additional chamber called a jacket. A heating or cooling medium circulates through this jacket to transfer heat to or from the product inside the tank.
Jacketed mixing tanks are commonly used in manufacturing processes where temperature affects product quality, viscosity, solubility, chemical reactions, or mixing efficiency. The tank may be equipped with an agitator to ensure uniform blending and improve heat distribution throughout the product.
The heating or cooling medium does not normally mix directly with the product. Instead, heat is transferred through the tank wall. Depending on the application, the jacket may use steam, hot water, thermal oil, chilled water, or another suitable heat-transfer medium.
The efficiency of the process depends on factors such as jacket design, heat-transfer area, agitator type, product viscosity, temperature difference, and processing time.
Jacketed mixing tanks are used in industries that require simultaneous mixing and temperature control. Their design can be adapted to different products, production volumes, and operating conditions.
In food processing, temperature control is important for dissolving ingredients, preparing mixtures, and maintaining consistent product quality. Jacketed mixing tanks are used for:
Pharmaceutical manufacturing often requires controlled processing conditions and suitable hygienic construction. Jacketed tanks can be used for:
The vessel material, surface finish, cleaning arrangement, and process controls should be selected according to applicable product and hygiene requirements.
Chemical processes may require controlled temperatures to improve dissolution, blending, or reaction performance. Typical applications include:
For reactive or corrosive materials, the vessel and jacket materials must be compatible with the process conditions.
Many cosmetic formulations require heating to melt ingredients and cooling to achieve the desired consistency. Applications include:
Jacketed mixing tanks are also used in the production of liquid detergents and household cleaning products. They can assist with dissolving raw materials, blending ingredients, and maintaining suitable processing temperatures.
Other applications include dairy processing, biotechnology, specialty formulations, and industrial liquid manufacturing.
A jacketed mixing tank consists of several mechanical, thermal, and control components. Each component contributes to the overall performance and reliability of the system.
The main vessel holds the material being processed. It may be cylindrical, conical, or designed with another suitable geometry depending on the product and discharge requirements.
Common materials include SS304, SS316, and SS316L stainless steel. The material is selected based on corrosion resistance, hygiene requirements, product compatibility, and operating temperature.
The jacket is an additional chamber surrounding part or all of the tank. A heat-transfer medium circulates through it to heat or cool the product indirectly.
Common jacket arrangements include:
The appropriate design depends on the required heat-transfer rate, pressure, temperature, fabrication method, and available utilities.
The agitator mixes the contents of the vessel and helps distribute heat throughout the batch. Different impeller designs are suitable for different viscosities and flow patterns.
Agitator selection depends on viscosity, batch volume, required mixing intensity, and product characteristics.
The motor supplies mechanical power to the agitator. A gearbox may reduce rotational speed and increase torque where required.
Motor power and gearbox specifications depend on product viscosity, agitator geometry, batch size, operating speed, and starting conditions.
Temperature control equipment may include sensors, temperature controllers, control valves, and associated instrumentation. These components help maintain the required product temperature.
For more advanced systems, automated controls can regulate the heating or cooling medium according to the measured temperature.
The cover provides access for charging, inspection, and cleaning. Process connections may include material inlets, vents, sampling points, temperature-sensor ports, and cleaning connections.
The bottom outlet allows the processed product to be discharged. Its position and size should support the required flow and drainage.
Insulation reduces unwanted heat loss or heat gain and can improve energy efficiency. An outer cladding layer may protect the insulation and provide a clean external finish.
The performance of a jacketed mixing tank depends on its mechanical design, thermal arrangement, and control system.
A jacketed mixing tank does not automatically guarantee uniform temperature or complete mixing. These results depend on the design, product properties, heat-transfer conditions, and operating procedure.
Selecting a jacketed mixing tank requires an understanding of the product, production process, operating temperature, and required mixing performance.
The total tank volume and working volume are different. Working volume is the amount of material the vessel is intended to process under normal conditions.
Adequate headspace should be provided for agitation, foam formation, thermal expansion, and safe operation. The required capacity depends on batch size and the nature of the product.
The material must withstand the product, cleaning chemicals, operating temperature, and other relevant conditions.
The correct selection should be based on actual chemical compatibility rather than material grade alone.
Determine the minimum and maximum product temperatures, the required heating or cooling time, and the acceptable temperature variation.
The design temperature of the tank and jacket must be appropriate for the selected heat-transfer medium and operating conditions.
The medium depends on the required temperature range, available utilities, and process conditions.
Utility availability, pressure, safety, and operating costs should be evaluated before selecting the system.
The agitator must match the product’s viscosity and the required flow pattern. Low-viscosity liquids often require a different arrangement from thick creams, pastes, or high-viscosity liquids.
Motor power should be determined from the mixing duty, viscosity, agitator dimensions, speed, and torque requirements rather than tank capacity alone.
The jacket should provide enough heat-transfer capacity to achieve the target temperature within the required time.
Important factors include:
A thermal calculation is recommended for processes with strict temperature or cycle-time requirements.
The design should allow suitable access for inspection and cleaning. Food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications may require hygienic surface finishes, drainable connections, and clean-in-place arrangements.
A standard atmospheric mixing tank should not be assumed suitable for pressurized or vacuum operation. If pressure or vacuum is required, the vessel, jacket, nozzles, closures, and safety devices must be designed for the specified conditions.
Jacketed mixing tanks can be customized to suit specific manufacturing processes. The required configuration depends on the product characteristics, plant layout, operating conditions, and level of automation.
The jacket arrangement must be engineered for the required heat-transfer performance and design conditions.
