Vertical Agitators Features

Cast blades and hubs for wear, corrosion and shock
resistance. Castings can be of any common material, such as steel,
stainless or better. Epoxy or rubber coatings are available.
Adjustable pitch blades are standard, giving both
flexibility in process and the best overall efficiency. Cast blade
diameters up to 15 feet are available, allowing large turbine-to-tank
diameter ratios, essential for efficient mixing in stock, coatings or
sludge.
Pipe shafts with heavy duty cast couplings and flanges
are used on large units. Pipe shafts can be solid steel or stainless.
Large diameter shafts are steel with stainless or 16-gauge sheet cladding
for superior fatigue and shock resistance. Coated shafts are also
available. Prop and shaft vertical loads are carried by coupling to the
reducer. In units with bottom bearings, the bottom bearing carries the side
loads. Props generally pump down to increase agitation at pump out and
lower vertical loads.
Bottom bearings with cast steel or stainless pedestals
and ryertex bushings (with optional water lubrication). These allow deep
tanks without oversize shafts, and keep shaft critical speed ratios low,
insuring long life and high load capacity. Large ryertex bushing size
insures low bearing loads and low wear.
Single or double reduction right angle gear reducers, sized for AGMA II service factors. Provided with motor mounts, couplings and guards for your motor.