Publish Time: 2025-11-08 Origin: Site
IBC tanks serve as a versatile solution for handling liquids and semi-finished materials across the cosmetics, food, and chemical sectors. Their large capacity and closed structure make them suitable for production environments where hygiene, stability, and efficient material storage are required.
However, once stored, many formulations may undergo changes such as phase separation, variations in viscosity, partial settling of functional components, or a reduction in overall flowability. These shifts can disrupt downstream processing, including blending, metering, and filling steps.
This brings us to the central consideration: the need for an industrial lifting mixer to re-establish uniformity within the IBC tank and support a stable, efficient production workflow.
Some formulations may exhibit variations in concentration after being left undisturbed or during transportation, with lighter components rising to the top and denser phases settling toward the bottom. This uneven distribution directly affects product uniformity and can disrupt downstream processing.
Cosmetic intermediates, food bases, and other semi-finished liquids often experience an increase in viscosity during storage due to temperature fluctuations or prolonged inactivity. Mixing is required to restore proper flowability and to ensure smooth transfer and subsequent production steps.
Liquids containing powders, flavor compounds, stabilizers, or other functional additives may develop agglomerates or lose distribution homogeneity over time. Effective agitation within the IBC tank is necessary to re-disperse these components and achieve a uniform mixture.
Re-establishing a homogeneous state inside the IBC tank helps maintain consistency from batch to batch, minimizes deviations in product characteristics, and supports stable performance throughout the rest of the production workflow.
An industrial lifting mixer is designed to lower the mixing shaft and impeller directly into the IBC tank, enabling in-container agitation without the need to decant or transfer materials.
Once engaged, the impeller generates a strong mixing flow, allowing the formulation to quickly return to a uniform and workable state.
Lifting mechanism for precise vertical positioning of the mixing shaft
High-torque motor capable of handling medium- to high-viscosity materials
Customized impellers to match your production process requirements
Mobile support frame that allows easy alignment with IBC tanks in production areas
The mixer accommodates a wide range of viscosities and formulations, including liquids containing suspended solids. Its versatility makes it suitable for cosmetics, food production, and various chemical processes where reliable in-tank mixing is needed.
Mixing takes place directly within the IBC tank, eliminating the need to transfer materials. This reduces product loss, minimizes contamination risk, and supports a cleaner production workflow.
The lifting design allows the mixing head to reach the bottom of the tank, ensuring efficient agitation and uniform blending even with medium- to high-viscosity liquids.
Maintaining uniformity in IBC tanks is critical for industries such as cosmetics, food, and chemicals, where consistent formulations and batch-to-batch quality are essential.
Industrial lifting mixers are designed for easy access and simplified cleaning, allowing operators to maintain hygiene standards and perform routine maintenance more easily.
In-tank mixing of lotions, creams, and liquid personal care products
Agitation of concentrated shampoos and body washes
Restoring uniform distribution in stored cosmetic liquids
Mixing syrups, sauces, and beverage liquids
In-tank agitation to improve consistency and distribution
Re-dispersing ingredients to achieve uniform liquid flow
Re-mixing of chemicals, solvents, and detergent liquids after storage
Maintaining even distribution of solids in liquid formulations
In-tank agitation for consistent batch quality
In-tank blending of liquid formulations and excipients
Agitation to restore even distribution in stored materials
Supporting efficient and consistent production processes
Select the appropriate impeller type—dispersing blade, dispersing disc, or high-shear mixer—based on the viscosity and solid content of the material to ensure efficient mixing.
Ensure that the industrial lifting mixer can be properly positioned inside the IBC tank, with stable lifting and lowering for effective operation.
Choose a motor with sufficient torque and power to handle the target liquid type and achieve the desired mixing speed and shear.
IMMAY provides expert technical support to help you select the most suitable industrial lifting mixer for your IBC tanks based on your specific production processes.
IBC-specific mixing solutions designed for direct in-tank operation
High-quality motors and stainless steel construction for reliable and durable performance
Multiple impeller types available to match various process requirements
Stable operation and user-friendly design for efficient and convenient mixing
Liquids and cream stored in IBC tanks may experience uneven distribution, changes in viscosity, or separation of additives over time.
An industrial lifting mixer for liquids and cream restores uniformity directly within the tank, enhancing both product consistency and production efficiency.
IMMAY offers industrial lifting mixers specifically designed for IBC tank applications.
Contact IMMAY today to discover how our industrial lifting mixers can optimize your in-tank mixing processes.