Pneumatic Mixing & Emptying System

Tapflo’s Pneumatic Mixing and Emptying System, also known as a Pneumixer, was predominantly developed for the paint and ink industry where most raw materials in drums or containers settle out over time and need to be mixed or blended prior to use. This usually means rolling, shaking or pumping to a mixing vessel; that adds time, waste, mess and expense.

Suits containers up to 1,000 L IBC
Fully controllable pneumatic operation and control
Enclosed product handling for reduced worker/environmental exposure, spillage and contamination

Overview Features and Benefits

Increased productivity and reduced waste with Pneumatic Mixing & Emptying System – Pneumixer

The Pneumixer utilises the container the product arrives in to mix and dispense and simply fits securely in the vessels fill-hole, increasing productivity by reducing waste and further product handling.

Eliminates problems with conventional mixing
No need for pumping to mixing vessel
No paddles or rotating blades
Fully controllable pneumatic operation and control
No moving parts which utilise the pump’s power to mix & dispense
Variable agitation
No shear
No air entrainment
Reduced environmental exposure
Closed vessel mixing system
Increased product life and performance
Suits all containers up to 1000 litre IBC
No modification to vessel
Available in a wide range of materials

How does Tapflo’s Pneumatic Mixing & Emptying System work?

Transfer Mode: The discharge valve (1) is opened and the recirculation (2) valve is partially opened, to both mix and transfer the product out of the vessel.

Mixing Mode: The discharge valve (1) is closed and the recirculation (2) valve is opened, to allow the product to circulate in the vessel.

Stopping the pump can be achieved in a couple of ways:

By closing the discharge valve and the recirculation valve the pressure from the system will stop the pump automatically. The pump restarts easily when the valve is opened again.

NOTE: When using this method keep in mind that air must be supplied to the pump. This is essential to keep the diaphragms in balance, which is what protects them from premature failure.

Cutting off the air supply. The discharge valve needs to be open in this instance.

We can also supply the pump and Pneumixer with any of our Pneumatic & Electronic Protection Systems to provide even further protection and functionality!

Overview