Portables and F-Series Mixers · 2 Introduction Founded in 1953, Sharpe Mixers manufac-tures a full range of mixing equipment up to 300 horsepower. The Portable and F-Series mixers

Portablesand F-Series Mixers

Portablesand F-Series Mixers

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Introduction

Founded in 1953, Sharpe Mixers manufac-tures a full range of mixing equipment upto 300 horsepower. The Portable and F-Series mixers described in this catalog rep-resent the smallest mixers we build, but inmany ways the most significant. Becausethese mixers are our highest volume line,we have taken great steps to assure that theequipment is of highest quality and presentthe best value as compared to competitivemodels.

This mixer line has been refined andimproved over the years to assure that everycomponent has significant advantages overother mixers on the market. From thenearly indestructible white powder-coatedfinish to the stainless-steel mountingclamp, from the vapor-tight coupling hous-ing to the quality-10 gearing, you can beconfident that your Sharpe Mixer will lookand operate like new after years of duty.

If you ever do need service, the non-propri-etary motors and other parts are immedi-ately available from Sharpe Mixers or yourpreferred local supplier.

From start to finish, it is our goal to pro-vide the highest-quality mixers, promptand dependable service and the best dollarvalue on the market today… and tomor-row.

Jay G. Dinnison

President, Sharpe Mixers

All Stainless ................................3

Direct Drive .................................4

Gear Drive ...................................5

Clamp Mount ..............................6

Plate Mount ................................7

Flange Mount..............................8

Seal Options ...............................9

Side Entry....................................10

Thrifty ..........................................11

Options........................................12

Selection Guide ..........................14

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All Stainless SteelUSDA Approved

Sharpe’s All-Stainless-Steel mixer line repre-sents the ultimate in sanitary mixers withthe greatest resistance to corrosion andcontamination. With no plating or bur-nishing, the all-stainless construction goesabove and beyond the specification for“paint free” equipment. Fully gasketedhousings and a vapor seal where the shaftenters the mixer ensure that no contamina-tion can be caused by the mixer drive itself.Strong SS316L investment castings makeup the mixer housing, gearbox and mount-ing clamp. For use wherever corrosivevapors can attack process equipment orwhere cleanliness is of utmost importance.

F-Series Stainless Mixers

incorporate the same design advan-tages as Sharpe’s Clamp-Mountportable mixers and are available inplate, flange, and ferrule mountingwith various seals.See pages 4 & 5 for cut-away details.

Impellers are available in standard or polished finishes.

Oversize shafts of SS316 mini-mize whip and vibration.

Heavy-duty lip seal below thebearing and coupling preventmoisture and dirt from reachinginternal parts.

Strong investment-cast mount-ing clamp is solid SS316L.Guaranteed for life against breakage

Shaft coupling is sealed inside agasketed nosecone - safe fromcorrosion and possible accidents.

Mixer housing and nosecone isinvestment-cast stainless steel316L for superior durability, cor-rosion resistance and ease ofcleaning.

Stainless-Steel electric motorsoffer wash-down duty in eithersingle-phase or three-phasepower. These premium motorsfeature all stainless constructionincluding end bells and terminalboxes.

www.sharpemixers.com (800) 237-8815 fax (800) 767-5670

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Direct Drive Heavy-Duty Portables

Sharpe Mixers direct driveportable mixers provide high-speed mixing for those jobswhere greater shearing action isrequired and for smaller batchmixing. The high speed of theimpellers (1750-rpm) createlocalized high-velocity eddies(high shear) necessary for manyapplications such as dispersingand dissolving dry powders intoa solution.

F-SERIES DIRECTDRIVE MIXERSincorporate the same designadvantages as Sharpe’s directdrive portable mixers and areavailable in plate and flangemounting with various seals.

Standard NEMA 56C framemotors are used to assure "offthe shelf" availability and awider range of motor options.

Shaft Coupling is protectedfrom corrosion, safely locatedinside the sealed housing. Noexposed coupling means a safermixer as well.

Outboard shaft bearing mini-mizes whip and vibration.Brass-tipped stainless setscrewseliminate corrosion and preventmarring the mixer shaft.

A rubber-encapsulated vaporseal protects internal parts.

Oversize 3/4", 1"and 1-1/4"diameter shafts are used formaximum stability & long life.

Stainless-Steel mounting clamp- guaranteed for life againstbreakage

S.S.316 marine propellers provided standard. Shear discsor other impellers available.

Alloy mixer housings are pow-der coated for maximum dura-bility. Ball & socket mountallows 360º rotation and 90ºvertical adjustments.

Some items colorized for illustration. Optional wash-down duty motor shown.

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Gear Drive Heavy-Duty Portables

Sharpe Mixers gear drive portable mixersare the best choice for larger volume andhigher-viscosity applications. The slowerspeed (350-rpm) provides the high torquenecessary to mix higher viscosity fluidsand the higher flow required in largertanks. Large diameter Hyflo 218 impellersproduce much more flow per horsepowerthan other mixers on the market.

Alloy mixer housings are pow-der coated for maximum dura-bility. Ball & socket mountallows 360º rotation and 90ºvertical adjustments.

Energy-efficient Hyflo 218impellers pump more for lesspower. SS316 construction.

Stainless-Steel mounting clamp- guaranteed for life againstbreakage

Oversize 3/4", 1"and 1-1/4"diameter shafts are used formaximum stability & long life.

A rubber-encapsulated vaporseal protects internal parts.

Outboard shaft bearingminimizes whip and vibration.Brass-tipped stainless setscrewseliminate corrosion and preventmarring the mixer shaft.

Shaft Coupling is protectedfrom corrosion, safely locatedinside the sealed housing. Noexposed coupling means a safermixer as well.

Precision helical gearing is hard-ened and ground for exceptionalstrength and durability. AGMAQuality-10 guarantees quietoperation.

Standard NEMA 56C framemotors are used to assure "offthe shelf" availability and awider range of motor options.

F-SERIES GEAR DRIVE MIXERShave the same design advan-tages as Sharpe Portable Mixers. See pages 6 though 10 formounting options.

Some items colorized for illustration. Optional wash-down duty motor shown.

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Clamp Mount

Direct Drive Dimensions

Model HP Wgt. Albs.

Adjustable positioning and easy removabili-ty are two reasons to choose a clamp-mount portable mixer, available in bothdirect-drive and gear drive models. Theheavy-duty stainless steel clamp mountssecurely to the tank rim or other support.Mixer adjusts 90 degrees vertically and 360deg. horizontally for optimal positioning.

CUP-PLATE option allows for fulladjustable positioning on a permanentlymounted base.

Gear Drive Dimensions

Model HP Wgt. Albs.

§ Shaft diameters & lengths and size &

quantity of impellers are dependentupon the application and will be calledout in the quotation.


(4) 7/16" holes on 3-1/4" spacing

4"§ §

§

A

3.63” 3.5”

D025 1/4 60 14”

D033 1/3 62 15”

D050 1/2 70 15”

D075 3/4 76 16”

D100 1 88 16”

D150 1.5 94 18”

D200 2 102 19”

G025 1/4 76 18”

G033 1/3 80 18”

G050 1/2 88 18”

G075 3/4 95 19”

G100 1 108 20”

G150 1.5 116 21”

G200 2 123 22”

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Plate Mount

The Sharpe Plate-Mounted F-SERIES mix-ers offer a sturdy 4-bolt mounting base forlarger tanks and permanent installations.Vibration dampeners on the mountingplate isolate the drive from shock forces oflonger mixer shafts and vigorous duty.Available in both Direct-Drive and Gear-Drive models.


Model HP Wgt. Albs.


Model HP Wgt. Albs.


Angle-Riser mounting option provides thecorrect angled, off-center mixer position foroptimum mixing in non-baffled tanks.

11”

10°º

(4) 7/16" holes on 9" spacing

§ §

§

A

FDP025 1/4 60 17”

FDP033 1/3 62 17”

FDP050 1/2 70 17”

FDP075 3/4 76 18”

FDP100 1 88 19”

FDP150 1.5 94 20”

FDP200 2 102 21”

FGP025 1/4 76 20”

FGP033 1/3 80 20”

FGP050 1/2 88 21”

FGP075 3/4 95 21”

FGP100 1 108 22”

FGP150 1.5 116 23”

FGP200 2 123 24”




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Flange Mount

PRESSURESEALSVarious seal designs areavailable for pressurizedtanks including low-pressure and high-pres-sure stuffing boxes andmechanical seals.

§ Shaft diameters & lengths and size & quantity of impellers are dependent upon the application and will be called out in the quotation.

FD*025 1/4 100 17”

FD*033 1/3 102 17”

FD*050 1/2 110 17”

FD*075 3/4 116 18”

FD*100 1 128 19”

FD*150 1.5 134 20”

FD*200 2 142 21”


Model HP Wgt. Albs.

FG*025 1/4 116 20”

FG*033 1/3 120 20”

FG*050 1/2 128 21”

FG*075 3/4 135 21”

FG*100 1 148 22”

FG*150 1.5 156 23”

FG*200 2 163 24”


Model HP Wgt. Albs.

VAPOR SEALSFlange-mounted VaporSeal mixers incorporatea double lip seal andstainless facing for non-pressurized tanks.

(8) 7/8" holes on 8-1/2" bolt circle

5" - 150# Std. Flangeother sizes available

1.13”

7”

§§

§

§

§

§

AA

* V=Vapor Seal; L= Low Pressure Stuffing Box;S= High Pressure Stuffing Box.


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Seal Options

VAPOR SEALSharpe F-Series mixers may be flange mountedon non-pressurized tanks with the Vapor Sealoption. Dual heavy-duty lip seals are installedbehind 1/8”stainless-steel flange facing forsuperior corrosion resistance. Standard ASA 5”-150# series flanges furnished standard. Othersizes available.

LOW PRESSURE STUFFING BOXA simple two-ring stuffing box is available fortank pressures up to 20 P.S.I. Standard ASA 5”-150# flange furnished standard. 1/8” thickSS316 facing and stainless fasteners ensureexcellent corrosion resistance. Various packingstyles available.

HIGH PRESSURE STUFFING BOXThe time-proven 150 psig stuffing box is avail-able with many styles of packing to suit differ-ent processes. Seven rings of packing are sepa-rated with a lantern ring for distributing lubri-cant. The seal body and facing are solid SS316.Spring or weight loaded lubricators are avail-able.

MECHANICAL SEALSFor the ultimate in leak-free protection andminimum maintenance, mechanical seals areavailable in a myriad of designs. Single Inside,Outside and Double Seals, Split Seals, Dry-Running Seals or the seal design preferred atyour plant can be built to meet requirements.Various lubrication reservoirs and other systemsare available.

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Side Entering

Side-Entering F-Series Mixers are mostoften used on storage tanks, or when thereis insufficient room to mount a top-enter-ing mixer. The horizontal flow sweeps thetank floor, maintaining suspension over awide range of liquid levels. The compactdesign of the F-Series mixer often requiresno external support, but tie-rods are fur-nished for extra stability.

The standard tank shut-off system allows repack-ing of the stuffing box without draining the tank.Various other seal designs are available.


20”

(8) 7/8" holes on 8-1/2" bolt circle

5" - 150# Std. Flangeother sizes available

SFG(S/M)025 1/4 116 20”

SFG(S/M)033 1/3 120 20”

SFG(S/M)050 1/2 128 21”

SFG(S/M)075 3/4 135 21”

SFG(S/M)100 1 148 22”

SFG(S/M)150 1.5 156 23”

SFG(S/M)200 2 163 24”


Model HP Wgt. Albs.

§

7”A



S= High Pressure Stuffing Box;M=Mechanical Seal.

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Thrifty Mixers

Model HP Motor Wgt. AType lbs.

(B)T016 1/6 TEFC 25 9”

(B)T025 1/4 TENV 30 10”

(B)T033 1/3 TENV 30 10”

(B)T033A 1/3 AIR 25 4.3”

(B)T033SCR 1/3 VAR-SP 35 12”

C-Clamp, Cup Plate, & Barrel Mount Dimensions

The Thrifty mixer line is an economicalchoice for light-duty or intermittent-dutyapplications. The mixers are available from1/6 to 1/3 hp to handle tanks up to 250gallons of waterlike material, or 50 gallonsof product with viscosities up to 250 cps.Choose between standard c-clamp, boltedcup-plate or 2” NPT barrel mounting. Totebin models also available (see page13).

§ Size & quantity of impellers are dependent upon the application and will be called out in the quotation.

See pages 12 & 13 for options.


SS316 marine propellersfurnished standard.Folding-blade impellers areavailable for installationthrough 2" NPT bungs onbarrel mixers.

SS316 mixer shaft, 5/8" diameterx 30" long furnished standard. §

Adjustable-angle mountingclamp and housing are made ofheat-treated aluminum.

Shaft coupling is enclosed withina protective housing.

Non-proprietary 56C-framemotors. Standard 1-ph modelsinclude 10-foot cord with switchand 3-prong plug.

30”

A

§

§

2.75”

B= Barrel Mount

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Impeller Designs

Motor ChoicesAll motors offered are non-proprietary NEMA standard 56C frame motors

TEFC/TENVTotally-enclosed, fan-cooled motors furnishedstandard; 1-ph & 3-ph.DC motors are also available.

CHEM DUTYMoisture-resistant wind-ings and other corrosion-resistant features offerhigher durability for morecorrosive or harsh environ-ments.

EXPLOSION PROOFFor use in hazardous envi-ronments that includeexplosive materials. Pleaseindicate what Class andGroup is required.

STAINLESS STEELThe ultimate in paint-freecorrosion-resistance.Washdown features withinan all-stainless steel enclo-sure.

WASH DOWNStainless shafts, USDAwhite epoxy paint & otherspecial features for severewashdown processingapplications.

VARIABLE SPEEDVariable-Frequency con-trollers available with stan-dard NEMA 12 enclosuresfor washdown service.SCR controllers also avail-able for DC motors

AIR MOTORSStandard 56-C frame airmotors are available forsimple & inexpensive vari-able speed operation in anexplosion-proof enclosure.

PROPELLER

Three-blade, square-pitchmarine propellers providedstandard on high speedDirect-Drive units.

HYFLO 218

Energy-efficient Hyflo 218impellers furnished stan-dard on all Gear-Driveunits for the maximumflow per horsepower.

HIGH SHEAR IMPELLERHigh-shear discs and Cowles-bladeimpellers are available for betterdispersion.

FOLDING PROPELLERFolding-blade impellers fit throughthe bung openings of 55-gallondrums.

SHROUD-RINGShroud rings are optional to pre-vent impact damage from bafflesor other in-tank devices.

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Accessories and Options

MIXER STANDSSharpe Mixers manufac-tures a wide variety ofadjustable-height mixerstands, in sizes from 24”to 72” tall. Manufacturedfrom plate steel & heavy-wall pipe, these stands arebuilt for rugged service.Available in mild steel orstainless.

STAND OPTIONSHeavy-duty, ratchet typenylon tank straps optionalto hold the stand tight tothe tank. Casters are alsoavailable for easy move-ment of the stand fromtank to tank.

COATINGS ANDSPECIAL ALLOYSSharpe Mixers offers awide variety of coatingoptions including HalarTM,KynarTM, TeflonTM, FRPand rubber covering.Special alloys such asTitanium or Alloy 20 arealso available.

TOTE BIN MOUNTSSharpe’s Tote Bin Mixersare designed specificallyfor portable tote-bintanks. Sturdy three-pointbase with vibrationmounts can be bolted tothe tank roof, or directlyto the threaded cover so itcan be moved from tankto tank.

PARTS KITSAfter years of service, yourSharpe Mixer can berebuilt with a Mixer FixerKit. All the right highquality parts are includedin one efficient package.Includes all wearing partsand shaft coupling (notshown).

BUNG MOUNTSMounting adapters for 2”barrel bungs are availablefor both the Thrifty andDirect-Drive portablemixers. Folding impellerspass thru 2” opening.

POLISHING#4 polished impellers areavailable from stock, withfiner finishes down to 5Ra, and all-welded &blended assembliesoptional.

F. R. L. KITSTop-quality Filter /Regulator / Lubricator kitsoffer the best protectionand control for air-drivenmixers. Needle valves arealso available for economi-cal speed control.

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Mixer Selection Guide


This selection guide and the sizing chartson the opposite page will help determinethe proper mixer for your application.Product viscosity and process requirementsas well as the tank size and shape determinethe best mixer for the application. The optimum tank shape is cylindricalwith a liquid level between one and one-and-a-half times the diameter. Other pro-portions as well as square, rectangular orcone-bottomed tanks can also be used, butmay require special considerations whendesigning the mixer. Discuss these needswith your Sharpe representative.

When the tank height is greater than1.5 x diameter, use two impellers. Theupper impeller should be placed halfwaybetween the bottom impeller and thetop of the liquid. Place the bottomimpeller between one and two diametersoff the tank floor.

ANGULAR OFF-CENTERFor best results with clamp-mount-ed mixers, point the shaft ~10° outfrom vertical and 10°–20° clock-wise from the tank centerline. Thisreduces vortexing and improvestop-to-bottom turnover on tankswithout baffles.

ON CENTER W/BAFFLESOn-center mounting with a fullybaffled tank provides optimumflow patterns for most applica-tions.

ANGLE RISER OFFSETFor larger non-baffled tanks, thedouble-offset Angle Riser mount-ing minimizes vortexing & pro-vides good top to bottom turnover.

MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS

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Sizing Charts

1.0 D-O25 D-025 D-025 D-033 D-075 D-100 D-200 G-050G-025 G-025 G-025

100 D-025 D-025 D-033 D-075 D-150 G-033 G-050 G-075G-025 G-025

250 D-025 D-025 D-050 D-100 G-025 G-050 G-075 G-100G-025 G-025

500 D-025 D-033 D-075 D-150 G-050 G-075 G-100 G-150G-025 G-025 G-025

1,000 G-025 G-025 G-033 G-050 G-075 G-100 G-150 G-200

2,500 G-025 G-033 G-050 G-075 G-100 G-150 G-200

5,000 G-033 G-050 G-075 G-100 G-150 G-200

15,000 G-050 G-075 G-100 G-200

Viscosity Tank volume in gallons - liquid depth = (1.0 - 1.5) tank diameter(centipoises) 50 100 250 500 1000 2000 3000 5000

Common Materials

gasolinetoluene

waterkerosene

blood100% sulfuric acid

SAE 10 oilolive oil

paintglucose

castor oilcatsup

100% glycerolmolasses

corn syruphoney

blackstrap molassesmolten glass

Mild to Moderate mixing

1.0 D-O25 D-025 D-033 D-050 D-150 D-200 G-075 G-100G-033 G-050

100 D-025 D-033 D-050 D-100 D-200 G-050 G-075 G-100G-033 G-033

250 D-033 D-050 D-050 D-150 G-050 G-075 G-100 G-200G-025 G-033 G-033

500 D-050 D-075 D-100 D-200 G-075 G-100 G-150 G-200G-025 G-033 G-033 G-050

1,000 G-033 G-033 G-075 G-100 G-150 G-200

2,500 G-050 G-075 G-100 G-150 G-200

5,000 G-075 G-100 G-150 G-200

15,000 G-100 G-150 G-200

Viscosity Tank volume in gallons - liquid depth = (1.0 - 1.5) tank diameter(centipoises) 50 100 250 500 1000 2000 3000 5000

Common Materials

gasolinetoluene

waterkerosene

blood100% sulfuric acid

SAE 10 oilolive oil

paintglucose

castor oilcatsup

100% glycerolmolasses

corn syruphoney

blackstrap molassesmolten glass

Vigorous mixing

Choose your product viscosity on the left side of the chart and read over to your tank volume. These tables are basedon cylindrical tanks with a liquid depth of 1-1.5 x tank diameter. Mixer selection may vary with different tank shapes,retention times or specific process requirements. Contact your local Sharpe Mixers representative for assistance in con-firming the best mixer for our application


Max/Min viscosity <10:1, Spec.Gravity difference <0.2, Fluid surface barely in motion, Longblend times, Storage tanks, Hold Tanks, Feed tanks, Flocculation

Max/Min viscosity <500:1, Spec.Gravity difference <0.6, Fluid surface in rolling boil, Rapidblend times, Blend tanks, Batch Mixing, PH control, Solids Suspension, Heat Transfer

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Applications

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Portables and F-Series Mixers · 2 Introduction Founded in 1953, Sharpe Mixers manufac-tures a full range of mixing equipment up to 300 horsepower. The Portable and F-Series mixers