You can use laboratory mixers (also called lab mixers) to mix, emulsify, homogenize, disintegrate and dissolve samples. The samples mixed or blended using a lab mixer are liquids, powders or liquids with suspended solids.

Depending on the requirement, you can buy a batch lab mixer or a continuous lab mixer. Lab mixing equipment is available in different types: dual-shaft mixers, double-planetary mixers, single-stage rotor/stator and multi-stage rotor/stator.

Some important parameters you must consider before purchasing laboratory mixer equipment are:

1. Ingredients of the sample: liquid, powder or liquid with suspended solid
2. The required capacity of the lab mixer equipment
3. The type of production: batch or continuous
4. The mounting method: handheld, portable, bench top or other
5. Operating temperature range for lab mixer equipment
6. Other properties of the lab mixer equipment: speed, power and additional features

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy laboratory mixer equipment from reputable laboratory mixer manufacturers

Once you understand your mixing and blending requirements, evaluate standard industrial lab mixers available in the market.

I recommend: Charles Ross & Son Company supplies lab mixers for various industries, some of which include adhesives, cosmetics, coatings, food products, pharmaceuticals and plastics. Silverson Machines manufactures lab mixers that are useful for operations such as mixing, emulsifying, homogenizing and dissolving different product samples. If you are looking for a lab mixer for a powder blending operation, evaluate lab mixers offered by Readco Kurimoto. Madden, a reputable manufacturer of fluid handling equipment that supplies lab mixers with capacities up to 2,000 gallons. Lancaster Products is another lab mixer manufacturer offering lab mixers suitable for batch production. BOWERS Process Equipment, a manufacturer of mixers and dispensers, provides lab mixers for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and drug industries.

Buy customized laboratory mixer equipment

If the standard industrial laboratory mixers do not meet your requirements, opt for customized laboratory mixers.

I recommend: MixMor, a reputable manufacturer of portable lab mixers, supplies customized lab mixers. Quadro Engineering offers customized lab mixers made of steel which are easy to clean and provide better sanitation. Marion Mixers is another manufacturer of lab chemical mixers that supplies customized lab mixers for various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and pesticides. Metalfab manufactures customized lab mixers for continuous mixing and blending powders, pellets, flakes or granular materials. In addition to its standard lab mixers, ARDE Barinco also provides lab mixers as per customers’ requirements.

Buy laboratory mixer equipment from reputable distributors or retailers

Compare different laboratory mixers based on their features and prices at distributors and retailers' websites.

I recommend: Lab Safety Supply is a reputable distributor of lab equipment including lab mixers. Paul N. Gardner Company, an industrial equipment retailer, supplies lab mixers including portable lab mixers. Progressive Pumps, a distributor of fluid handling equipment, also supplies lab mixers such as handheld lab mixers. Cole-Parmer supplies lab mixers and accessories.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Install proper lab mixer controls and accessories such as pressure valves, tachometers and couplings.
• •  Keep an inventory of lab mixer parts such as impellers, clamps and couplings to ensure proper working of the lab mixers.