Some times a mixer needs to fit into a difficult space. Some times hazardous or aggressive chemicals need to be mixed without risk to the operator or damage to the equipment. Sanitary applications also present a range of challenges. According to Silverson Machines, these mixing applications call for a customized solution, which begins with research, including:
- What is being mixed.
- All end-product specifications.
- Where substances will be mixed.
- Other unique demands of the mixing process.
- Practical testing of modifications and prototypes, which frequently forms part of the design process.