Collection: Industrial Mixers & Drum Agitators

Shop industrial mixers and drum agitators for paint, coatings, adhesives, chemicals and food-grade fluids. This collection brings together Graco agitators, Binks agitators and ASC Tornado mixers: pail and pressure-tank agitators, 55 gallon drum mixers, bung-entering mixers for closed drums, and 275-330 gallon IBC tote mixers. Not sure what size you need? Call 888-714-1410 with your container, material and viscosity.

Choosing an industrial mixer

Container: pail (5 gallon) and pressure-tank agitators mount on the lid; open-head drum mixers clamp to the rim or mount on a drum cover; bung mixers fold their blades to pass through a 2 inch bung on closed drums; tote mixers mount to the IBC opening or a pad flange.

Viscosity: direct-drive air motors spin fast (up to 3,000 RPM) for thin paints and solvents. Back-geared or gear-reduced units trade speed for torque (15:1 or 10:1) to turn heavy coatings, sealants and slurries.

Power: air motors are safe in solvent areas and speed-adjust with a needle valve; budget 25 CFM for a 3/4 HP vane motor and about 58 CFM for 1-1/2 HP. Radial piston motors give high torque on much less air. Electric and explosion-proof versions are available on many models.

Why buy from Pittsburgh Spray Equipment

• Tech support that answers — call 888-714-1410 or email sales, no phone tree
• Financing available — Credit Key + Klarna at checkout on qualifying orders
• Three brands in one place — compare Graco, Binks and ASC Tornado mixers side by side and we will help you match the motor and blade to your material

Frequently Asked Questions

What size air compressor do I need for a drum mixer?
A 3/4 HP rotary vane air mixer uses about 25 CFM at 80 psi and a 1-1/2 HP motor about 58 CFM. Radial piston motors, such as the ASC Tornado Storm, run on roughly 9 CFM at 90 psi.

How do I mix a closed drum without removing the lid?
Use a bung-entering mixer. Its blades fold to pass through the 2 inch bung and open up inside the drum.

Should I choose a direct drive or a gear-reduced agitator?
Direct drive suits thin, low-viscosity materials at high speed. Gear-reduced and back-geared agitators deliver much more torque at low RPM for thick coatings, sealants and slurries, and they reduce splashing and air entrainment.