SALOMIX™ side-mounted agitators

Mix and match − mixing technology for a more efficient and reliable operation Get the most efficient mixing by letting Sulzer match your needs. Our side-mounted SALOMIX agitators are designed to use minimal power consumption at high reliability. By applying Sulzer’s vast wealth of experience across the industries and the right type of agitator, the best match can be made to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). Process knowledge Efficient operation When selecting an agitator, the tank size and shape, purpose of mixing and type of liquid are the key factors. Knowing how to predict the...

The new SALOMIX™ family Sulzer continuously strives to reduce the environmental impact and customer cost. The new SALOMIX agitator family has evolved from our long experience in agitator development and is a result of continuously being in the frontline in the agitator business. The SALOMIX family consists of agitators with gear or belt drive, offering the lowest TCO. The high-efficiency hydraulics are further enhanced by deep process know-how, which ensures minimal power consumption. The new SALOMIX family is a versatile range of modular designs that ensures the right agitator for the specific...

Main industries and applications SALOMIX side-mounted agitators have been designed to meet the process requirements in a wide range of industries and applications to agitate: • Clean and slightly contaminated liquids • Viscous liquids • Fibrous and other slurries Hydrocarbon processing Power generation Pulp, paper and board General industry Chemical process industry Key customer benefits The new SALOMIX family is a product range based on our in-depth expertise and long-standing experience in mixing technology, allowing us to maximize the value for our customers. Maximum efficiency • New high-efficiency...

Typical distribution of total cost of ownership (TCO) Energy cost (58%) Initial cost (6%) Environmental cost (5%) Operating cost (1%) Downtime cost (1%) Decommissioning cost (1%) Installation cost (1%) Maintenance cost (1%) Savings (26%)

SALOMIX™ SSF side-mounted agitator design features SALOMIX SSF side-mounted gear drive agitators are used for mixing and agitating process liquids in demanding industrial applications. They ensure a homogenous mixing result, high process reliability, high efficiency, low operating costs, and low environmental stress. High-efficiency EX3 propeller with adjustable blades 1 6 Optional support legs of different types, depending on agitator size and type of installation Cone design with in-tank bearing • Ability to handle high radial forces and heavy-duty operations. • The front bearing gives minimal...

SALOMIX™ SSA side-mounted agitator design features The new innovative design and rigid construction of SALOMIX SSA side-mounted belt drive agitators make them efficient, reliable and service-friendly, while significantly reducing total cost of ownership. 1 2 High-efficiency EX3 propeller with adjustable blades Robust cantilever design • Bearing lifetime more than 200’000 hours • Sturdy shaft Fully stainless steel construction • Propeller in Duplex Grade 3A as standard, which gives longer lifetime than austenitic material 4 Wide range of seals available • Reliable mechanical seals • Gland packing...

SALOMIX™ SLR/STR side-mounted agitator design features SALOMIX SLR/STR side-mounted gear drive agitators are ideal for mixing and agitating process liquids in various industrial applications. They ensure a good mixing result plus high reliability and efficiency resulting in low operating costs. High-efficiency hydrofoil SHP propeller • Strong axial flow and smooth operation • Fixed and optimized blade angle Flange-mounted motors • SLR model for IEC motor frames • STR model for NEMA motor frames Cantilever design with strong shaft Wide range of seal types available Compact integrated gear construction...

Propellers EX3 propeller Sulzer has developed new high-efficiency hydraulics with very high axial thrust and low power consumption. The propeller has been developed with the latest computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology together with extensive testing in a full-scale laboratory. • High efficiency gives lowest TCO • Adjustable blade angles • Suitable for viscous liquids, such as paper pulp, or water and other clean liquids • Performance proven in full-scale laboratory trials and at customer sites With a high-efficiency propeller you can achieve: • Low power consumption • Low vibrations...

Seals Seals play an important role in agitator reliability and usability. Innovative Sulzer mechanical shaft seals maximize operational reliability and minimize downtime costs. As Sulzer shaft seals require little or no water, they minimize operational and environmental costs. There is a wide variety of seals available to ensure optimal seal selection for all agitators and processes. Code* Lubrication code** Single mechanical seal Single mechanical seal with flush Single mechanical seal with quench water Double mechanical seal Double mechanical seal with flush Double mechanical seal, grease Gland...

Seal options SSA SSA agitators can be equipped with a wide range of seals, spanning from stuffing box to double mechanical seal. The cartridge seal type offers higher reliability than simple component seals. Single mechanical seal SMS Double mechanical seal DMS (BF), DMS (G) Seal options SLR/STR SLR/STR agitators can be equipped with a wide range of single and double mechanical seals depending on the application. The seals are integrated into the agitator design.

Instrumentation SALOMIX agitators can be equipped with various instrumentation options to monitor the condition of the agitator. With proper condition monitoring it is possible to identify changes in condition parameters and find potential faults at an early stage. It can be used to optimize preventive maintenance and make savings. Vibration and temperature monitoring • SPM nipples to enable manual vibration measurement • Vibration sensor to be connected to the customer’s control system • Temperature sensor (PT-100) can be installed in the agitator bearings and connected to the customer’s control...