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Lightnin Mixers
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Lightnin Mixers

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General Overview
Lightnin Mixers, part of SPX FLOW, uses advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to model impeller design, vessel geometry, and fluid properties, reducing the need for costly pilot experiments. They offer scale testing from laboratory to full-scale production, with capacities from 200 ml to 2000 m3. SPX FLOW is a leader in flow technologies, providing solutions across sectors like food and beverage, power and energy, and industrial markets.
Advanced Solutions for Optimized Process Performance
SPX FLOW's research center develops innovative mixing solutions using tools like the Laser Doppler Velocimeter (LDV) for measuring impeller performance and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for mechanical, thermal, and vibration analysis.
Process Consulting
Lightnin offers consulting services to optimize mixing processes, reduce costs, and improve mixer design, including project scope definition, cost estimation, and confidentiality agreements.
Mixing Applications
SPX FLOW provides solutions for liquid-liquid, liquid-solid, gas-liquid, and gas-liquid-solid mixing applications, emphasizing the importance of understanding these areas for optimized and economical designs.
Reliability by Design
Lightnin products are designed for reliability and low ownership costs, with agitator gear drives ranging from 125 W to over 2500 kW. Their product lines offer durable and versatile mixing solutions.
Core Technology Impellers
Lightnin offers a range of impellers for different applications, such as the A310/A510 for low viscosity blending and the A320 for high viscosity blending, each designed to optimize flow and reduce power requirements.
Industry Applications
Lightnin serves industries like chemicals, petrochemicals, minerals processing, and food and beverage, providing specialized solutions for challenging applications to ensure process efficiency and reliability.
Food and Beverage Applications
Lightnin Mixers are suitable for applications like milk, yogurt, juice, and sauces, ensuring reduced mixing times and increased production efficiency.
Pharmaceutical Applications
They provide tailored solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech applications, emphasizing material traceability and quality assurance documentation.
Environmental Applications
Lightnin Mixing techniques are used in water and wastewater treatment, optimizing results through efficient impeller systems and purpose-built agitator drives.
Technical Services
SPX FLOW offers after-sales support, including on-site servicing, training, and maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
Installation and Commissioning
Certified technicians ensure proper installation for long-term performance through audits and supervision.
Service Support and Refurbishment
Equipment audits identify potential issues, allowing for planned maintenance and cost reduction. Gearbox exchange and refurbishment programs extend equipment life.
Manufacturing Technology
SPX FLOW uses advanced tooling technology for manufacturing, ensuring quality and mechanical integrity by designing, machining, and assembling their own gearboxes.
Global Presence
SPX FLOW has a global presence, including locations in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions, meeting global mixing requirements.
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A World Leader in Industrial Mixing since 1923, Lightnin has 90 years of unrivaled experience in industrial mixing technology, process knowledge, and technological innovation. Lightnin enjoys a global reputation for durable, long-lasting mixers, agitators, aerators, and flocculators for fluid process systems. We offer a full spectrum of impeller designs for diverse applications. In addition, we offer a worldwide service network, mixer repair, gearbox repair, Lightnin Mixers A D VA N C E D S O L U T I O N S F O R O P T I M I Z E D P R O C E S S PE R FOR MANCE At the heart of SPX FLOW’s continuous...

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Application Knowledge The depth of technical knowledge gained from more than 85 years of operating experience and an installed base exceeding 1 million units is supported by state of the art analytical design tools. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is often employed to carry out mechanical, thermal and vibration analysis. We can look at stress levels, structural deflections, vibration modes and harmonics. We have the know-how and ability to analyze the mixer, its mounting structure and the vessel to ensure total system integrity. SPX FLOW has a process solution for a wide variety of mixing applications....

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Reliability By Design SPX FLOW understands that when it comes to efficient process plant operations, equipment reliability is of paramount importance. As a long-standing member of AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) SPX FLOW’s Lightnin brand recognizes that multi-purpose commercial gearboxes are poorly suited to Agitator service. For more than 50 years the Lightnin products have utilized proprietary, purpose designed agitator gear drives to ensure dependability and lowest cost of ownership. With more than 1 million units in the field our operating experience is unsurpassed. SPX FLOW’s...

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Core Technology Impellers A 3 1 0 /A 5 1 0 Low blade solidity hydrofoil, recommended for low viscosity blending and solid suspension applications: • Varying tip chord angle allows for further optimization of mixer selection • Maximizes flow generation while minimizing fluid shear • The A310 is standard for all Lightnin gear drive portable mixers • Generates the same flow as a pitched bladed turbine (A200) for 60% of the power and 50% of the torque A320 High solidity hydrofoil design recommended for high viscosity blending applications: • High efficiency wide bladed impeller design with high flow/power...

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C H E M I CA L S – P E T R O C H E M I CA L S World class chemical and petrochemical companies around the globe rely on the mixing expertise and experience behind the Lightnin brand to maximize process efficiency and minimize operating costs. Reliability and low cost of ownership are assured from standard equipment of 125 W (0.17 HP) through to custom designed equipment for critical process operations in excess of 2500 kW (3350 HP). Extensive experience from Acetic Acid to VCM • Polymerization: bulk, condensation, • Blending, high and low viscosity, emulsion, solution, suspension Newtonian &...

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F O O D & B E V E R AG E Mixing, stirring and blending of products are fundamental operations in Food & Beverage processing. Often a product consists of components that are either dissolved or contain a dispersion of particles of different sizes; such as milk which consists of fat, protein, carbohydrates, minerals and water.   Whether you need a standalone mixer or a complete mixing and blending system, SPX FLOW offers market-leading solutions from Lightnin. We help you determine the best solution for your mixing and blending needs to achieve the results you want.   While some manufacturers may...

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Technical Services The Lightnin brand dedicated After Sales support teams are on hand to offer advise and support. With more than 90 years experience in the manufacture and supply of agitation equipment, we know what parts need to be on hand to support our customer base so that your downtime is minimized. Our team of highly experienced field service engineers are on call to support the on-site servicing of equipment, or supervise and train your maintenance staff in best practice care of equipment. I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D C O M M I S S I O N I N G Proper installation of your Lightnin mixer...

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Manufacturing Technology for the Future SPX FLOW manufactures and assembles its Lightnin mixing equipment using the latest tooling technology. With locations around the world producing mixers in every region, we know we can meet your mixing requirements and meet your time lines.   SPX FLOW’s Lightnin brand is one of only a few mixer manufacturers that design, machine and assemble their own gearboxes which ensures the drives used in our mixers meet the rigorous demands of arduous agitator duties.   CNC machining of our cast gearboxes produces the required accuracy and repeatability required for...

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Ocean House, Towers Business Park Didsbury, Manchester Growthpoint Office Park, Tonetti Street Providencia - Santiago South Africa 25 International Business Park Amargura # 60 Primer Piso For other Sales locations, click or use your SmartPhone and the QR Code P: (888) 649-2378 (MIX-BEST), US and Canada) or +1 (585) 436-5550 F: (585) 436-5589 E: [email protected] • www.spxflow.com/lightnin SPX FLOW, Inc. reserves the right to incorporate our latest design and material changes without notice or obligation. Design features, materials of construction, and dimensional data, as described in this...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.