Mixing paddle
A mixing paddle is a shaped device, typically mounted on a shaft, which can be inserted on the shaft end into a motorised drive, for the purpose of mixing liquids, solids or both. Paddle mixers may also be used for kneading.[1] Whilst mounted in fixed blending equipment, the paddle may also be referred to as an agitator.
Purpose
[edit]Mixing paddles are used for mixing ingredients in cooking and for mixing construction products, such as pastes, slurries or paints.[2][3] They are also used for dispersing solids within liquids (for example, some polymers may be delivered in solid form, but will dissolve in liquids).
Examples
[edit]- Professional grout mixing paddle
- Paint mixing paddle
- Mudwhip (mostly used for drywall mud)
Gallery
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Grout mixing paddle. -
Grout mixing paddle, standing. -
Mudwhip – typically used for drywall mud. -
Mudwhip, standing. -
Mixing vessel with fixed paddle or agitator
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Paul, Edward L.; Atiemo-Obeng, Victor; Kresta, Suzanne M. (Nov 21, 2003). Handbook of Industrial Mixing: Science and Practice. p. 943. ISBN 978-0471269199.
- ^ Ferguson, Myron R. (2002). Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results. Taunton Press. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-56158-529-8.
- ^ Kitazume, Masaki; Terashi, Masaaki (21 February 2013). The Deep Mixing Method. CRC Press. pp. 395–401. ISBN 978-0-203-58963-2.
External links
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