Change drivers include biofuel demand, government policies, and technological advancements With the 41st annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) in Omaha just a week away (June 9-11; ProQuip booth #1029), this In The Mix blog looks at recent trends in the ethanol market. ProQuip is a leading provider of tank agitators to the global […]
Have you ever seen an industrial mixer rocking like a metronome on its mounting base? Ever noticed an industrial mixer shaft shake violently as it accelerates, but rotate smoothly when it comes up to full speed? Have you ever found you can’t run your variable speed laboratory mixer at certain speeds with certain impellers because […]
In this IN THE MIX blog, we explore design considerations for industrial mixers based on the viscosity of fluids being mixed. Considerations include motor horsepower, running speed, fluid temperature and impeller design. Before looking at the recommended impeller types for low to high viscosity fluids, let’s quickly define viscosity and how it’s measured. What is […]
Stores are Packed with Hair, Skin and Other Personal Care Products Developed Just for Guys This In The Mix blog explores the recent proliferation of men’s grooming products, an increasingly popular and large segment ($46B US in 2025; Grand View Research) of the personal care market. Many companies in this market use ProQuip agitators in […]
Impeller and Tank Design Are Keys to Success For this In The Mix blog, we created a new blog category called In the Lab. Blogs in this category will include video demonstrations of common mixing application challenges and how to solve them. The demos are created in our ProQuip on-site lab. The first In the […]
There’s Nothing Better on a Cool Winter Evening than a Warm Fire and a Frothy Pint of Holiday Cheer In this In The Mix blog, we highlight some of the top Christmas ales from the Great Lakes Region. ProQuip is located in Northeast Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie. Beer and beverage manufacturers depend […]
Technology Helps Farmers Create More Sophisticated and Engaging Designs In this In The Mix blog, we explore an activity that is becoming a must do during the fall season: navigating a corn maze. The corn industry is a primary focus for ProQuip. We provide agitators to over 100 ethanol producers in the U.S. and around […]
This Versatile Material Provides Cushioning and Protection for a Wide Variety of Sports from Running to Gymnastics to Boxing In this In The Mix blog, we look at one of the most advanced and versatile materials used by competitors during the 2024 Paris Olympics. This material is a closed cell foam called Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA). […]
Several Types of Instruments Can be Used to Determine the Viscosity of Fluids from Milk to Honey In this In The Mix blog, we look at how viscosity is measured. The viscosity of fluids in the mixing process is key to determining the correct tank agitator specifications. What is Viscosity? Before we investigate how to […]
With Memorial Day and Summer Grilling Season Upon, We Explore Another Frequently Discussed Topic About Food Favorites In this In The Mix blog, we take a look at another great food debate: ketchup vs mustard (the yellow variety). This is an especially relevant topic with Memorial Day weekend nearly upon us. When it comes to […]
