Ensure the Longevity of Your Commercial Industrial Mixer With These Steps

Commercial industrial mixers are used in an array of industries including; cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and more. In this article, the team at Arrow Mixing will discuss how to best ensure the longevity of your industrial commercial mixers. Keep reading to learn all the tips!

Select the Right Mixer

The best way to ensure the longevity of your industrial commercial mixer is by carefully selecting a mixer that fits within its capabilities. At Arrow Mixing, we stock a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy-duty pneumatic and electric mixers. Before you make a purchase, think about how much mixing you’ll need to do and how portable the mixer needs to be. We also list their exact parameters on our website for you to use as a reference!

If you’re not sure about what type of mixer to get, give us a call. We’re happy to help select the right one for you, just tell us what you’re mixing, and we can give our best advice. Another perk we offer is if the mixer you decide on doesn’t give you the results you’re after, we’ll take it back for full credit! You can also upgrade to the heavier-duty mixer, and only pay the price difference.

Proper Operation

Once you’ve selected the correct commercial mixer, be sure to read the manual thoroughly and refer to it when unsure of operation procedures.

Here are some other helpful tips:

Don’t Overload the Mixer

The key is to use the equipment to its capabilities and not overload it. Otherwise, you can put unnecessary wear and tear on it, and risk a failing motor. This is why it’s important to purchase the right mixer for your needs.

Always Use a Filter Regulator

If you buy a pneumatic mixer, you mustn’t plug the airline into an air compressor system without a filter regulator. Pneumatic mixers need clean, dry air to run. Without this, debris, water, and condensation will get into the air motor, and cause it to immediately seize up. 

General Rules of Thumb

Pneumatic (Air):

• Clean-dry air
• Use of a filter regulator
• Have an oiler for the air motor or manually oil it
• Avoid large amounts of water splashing on the mixer as it can damage the motor

Electric:

• Avoid mixing anything flammable as you could cause the electric mixer to explode
• Avoid large amounts of water splashing on the mixer as it can damage the motor

Cleaning Tips

If you’ve splashed anything on your mixer while using it, switch it off first and wipe it down with a damp cloth. If you hose it down you can risk damaging your mixer. Another great tip is to wipe it down after each use in order to avoid buildup over time. 

Maintenance Tips

It’s important to make sure you follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to learn about proper maintenance for your specific model. If you are experiencing a maintenance issue, please give us a call and we’ll walk you through the process. If we conclude that your mixer needs repairs, you can send it back to us and we’ll perform a free evaluation. During the evaluation, we’ll check out all the different mixer parts such as the switch and the motor, and provide next-day evaluation results with what the cost of the repair will be. 

Arrow Mixing’s Warranty Policy

At Arrow, we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a one-year warranty on repairs! 

Environment Matters

Sometimes the longevity of your machine is something you can’t control. Depending on the usage and environment your machine could last anywhere from six months to 30 years. The most important thing is to make sure you properly maintain your machine and keep up with repairs when they are needed. 

Key Takeaways:

• Carefully select a mixer that fits within its capabilities
• Make sure your air mixer has a filter regulator
• The environment your mixer is used in matters for longevity

Make Sure Your Commercial Mixer Lasts

When you take good care of it, a commercial mixer can pay for itself in no time. It’s important to choose the right mixer, follow the manufacturer’s guidelines, not overload your equipment, clean it often, and replace parts quickly when needed.

Is your mixer giving you problems? Let the experts at Arrow Mixing Products take a look! We offer repairs and a great selection of new electrical and air mixers. We also provide a one-year warranty on all repairs and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Give us a call today to learn more information!