Flygt compact mixers

RELIABLE VERSATILITY, HIGH EFFICIENCY

INTRODUCTION

Compact mixing
for any requirement

Advantages of Flygt
compact mixers

n High efficiency and

reliability
Rising to the mixing challenge Flygt compact mixers n Space-saving
installation
All mixing applications require vary- Engineered for flexibility, versatility
n Easy handling of highly
ing degrees of both small-scale tur- and lean installation, these space-sav-
fibrous materials
bulence and bulk flow. With a good ing mixers offer highly efficient solu-
n Few, easy-to-service
bulk flow, the contents of the entire tions for any tank shape and size. components
tank are set into motion involving in n Durable design
the mixing process. The strength of Our compact mixers easily blend n Lowtotal cost of
the bulk flow is, in turn, dependent highly contaminated fluids high-den- ownership
on the total amount of installed thrust sity or high-viscosity liquids, and liq-
and layout. uids with fibrous material. Few com-
ponents, low capital investment and
Unparalleled expertise, straightforward service routines make
broad mixing solutions Flygt compact mixers the economi-
Flygt pioneered the use of thrust as cal choice for a broad range of mixing
the main performance parameter for applications, like:
mixing. And every day, we put more
than 50 years of R&D expertise and n Activated sludge treatment such
practical experience to work to deter- as conventional ASP or sequencing
mine the right technology, mixer size batch reactor
and layout for your requirements. n Sludge holding tanks
Our comprehensive
n Equalization tanks
mixing portfolio
Our comprehensive portfolio of n Pump station mixing
mixers and agitators cover virtually n Grit chamber mixing Flygt’s wide array of reli-
every requirement. Hundreds of thou- n Chlorination basins able, trouble-free mixing
equipment includes:
sands of Flygt mixers and agitators n Paper pulp chests
n Flygtlow-speed
are in service worldwide, delivering n Quenching tanks
mixers
efficient mixing performance.
n Flygt compact mixers
n Flygt top-entry
agitators
n Flygt jet mixers
n Flygt hydroejectors

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 DESIGN

Designed for high reliability

For decades, we have been at the cutting edge of Active Seal™ for zero leakage
mixer research and development. Flygt compact The Flygt Plug-in seal features the Active Seal™
mixer components contribute to reliable opera- system for zero leakage into the stator housing.
tion, reduced energy costs and efficient mixing. Laser-cut grooves on the inner seal
faces, act as a micro-pump to force
Compact, robust direct-drive motor any liquid present on the drive-
Our squirrel-cage induction unit back to the buffer fluid side.
motor is manufactured at our The seal housing with barrier
premises for durability and de- fluid helps lubricate and cool
pendability. Stator windings are the seal, ensuring efficient Active Seal™
trickle impregnated in resin and heat transfer even when run- for zero leakage.
rated at Class H 180°C (355°F) for Class H stator motor ning dry.
excellent resistance to overheat- for long service life.
ing and long service life. Non-clogging, fiber-handling hydraulics
Flygt compact mixers feature an ef-
Line-start permanent magnet motor ficient hydraulic design with few,
The optional line-start permanent magnet (LSPM) easy-to-service components,
motor for the Flygt 4650 compact mixer combines which contributes to reli-
the efficiency of a synchronous able, trouble-free operation.
permanent magnet motor with Engineered to generate maxi-
the direct on-line starting of an mum thrust with minimal use
induction motor. This saves on of energy, the propeller blades
current-related costs, such as Optional LSPM motor for with their backswept design Non-clogging
for cables and power supplies, additional energy savings. allow highly fibrous material to pass hydraulics
through. Wide-hub design deflects fibrous material.

90
Jet ring for higher
4650 LSPM
85
efficiency
With the optional
80 jet ring, it is pos-
Motor efficiency %

sible to achieve
75
4650 an increase
70 in mixer ef-
ficiency by
65 up to 15% in
water – and
60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 even higher in
Shaft power kW viscous media,
while further
reducing energy
and up to 20% on energy compared to conventional
consumption.
induction motors.
Optional jet ring for increased
Oil housing mixing efficiency.
The large oil volume ensures smooth operation and
long service intervals between refills. To make ser-
vice easy, the oil plugs allow refill without removing
the propeller.

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 DESIGN

Dependability starts with

attention to detail
1 Cable entry 2 Oil housing 3 Monitoring 4 Bearings
Compressible bush- Large barrier fluid Thermal sensors em- Securely supports the
ing and strain relief volume lubricates bedded in the stator shaft by means of one
on the cable prevent and cools the seal and windings prevent over- main bearing at the pro-
leakage into the motor, thereby prolongs ser- heating. Leakage sen- peller end and a double
providing a reliable vice life. sors are available as bearing at the rear end.
installation. options.
5 Motor 6 Propeller
High-performance, Available with differ-
squirrel-cage induction ent blade angles, thin
Class H motor provides double-curved propel-
thermal overload pro- ler optimizes mixing
tection and extra long efficiency. Wide-hub
service life. design deflects fibrous
material.

3 4 2

1 6

8 5 7

9
7 Plug-in seal with the 8 Materials 9 Jet ring
Active Seal™ system All external parts manu- Optional jet ring
Offers increased factured for excellent increases hydraulic
sealing reliability and corrosion-resistance. efficiency thereby
zero leakage into the Major parts in stainless reducing power
motor, thereby reduc- steel. consumption.
ing the risk of bearing
and stator failure.

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 TECHNICAL DATA

Low-cost installation

Flygt installation equipment is rigid enough to Methods of installation

withstand the weight and reaction forces exerted
by the mixer throughout its operating life. It is also
robust and easy to work with.

Guide bar systems for any tank Floor mounting

To help withstand fatigue from strongly fluctuating Affixes to a stand
forces within the tank, Flygt compact mixers are usu- on the bottom;
often used in shal-
ally installed along rigid guide bars at appropriate
low tanks and
depths for optimal mixing efficiency. Used togeth- ponds.
er with our lifting equipment, guide bar systems
enable easy access for inspection and service.

Safe, convenient lifting equipment

Raising and lowering Flygt compact mixers with our
lifting equipment is as easy and convenient as it is Guide bar Flange Cantilever
safe. The CE-approved lifting davit is mounted in a mounting mounting mounting
holder at its lower end, which enables easy turning The mixer is low- Securely affixes Mounts on a can-
ered or raised to an adapter tilever bar, which
of the davit. To reduce investment cost, one davit
along a guide bar flange, which is is fixed to the
can be used for several mixers. located on the mounted in the tank edge.
tank wall. tank inspection
hole.

A broad range 10,000

of compact mixers 5,000

Our compact mixer portfolio includes eight dif- 2,000

ferent sizes of direct drive mixers. Using stan-

1,000
dardized materials and components, the modular
Thrust [N]

design, which includes a series of blade angles for

500
each model, provides a comprehensive range of
mixer performance. 200

100

50
4610 4620 4630 4640 4650 4660 4670 4680
Flygt Mixer Model

Facts and figures

Model 4610 4620 4630 4640 4650 4660 4670 4680 4650 LSPM

Power, kW
· 50 Hz 0.9 1.5 1.5 2.5 3.7 5.5 7.5 10 13 18.5 25 5.0 7.0
· 60 Hz (hp) 0.9 (1.2) 1.7 (2.3) 1.9 (2.5) 3.0 (4.0) 4.5 (6.0) 6.2 (8.3) 8.2 (11.0) 11.2 (15.0) 14.9 (20.0) 22.4 (30.0) 30.0 (40.0) 6.0 (8.0) 8.2 (11.0)

Thrust range
· 50 Hz, N 100–200 100–300 200–500 200–800 800–1300 800–1900 800–2200 800–2800 1400–3800 1400–5300 1400–6400 900–1400 900–2000
· 60 Hz, N 100 100–300 300–500 300–800 1200 1200–1500 1200–2300 1200–3100 2000–3800 2000–5500 2000–7000 1200–1600 1200–2400

Propeller
diam, m (in) 0.210 (8.3) 0.210 (8.3) 0.368 (14.5) 0.368 (14.5) 0.580 (22.8) 0.580 (22.8) 0.580 (22.8) 0.580 (22.8) 0.766 (31.6) 0.766 (31.6) 0.766 (31.6) 0.580 (22.8) 0.580 (22.8)

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TECHNICAL DATA

Options

SUBCAB® Vortex protection shield

Heavy-duty submersible rubber cable.
SUBCAB® Screened
Heavy-duty submersible rubber cable for use with
VFD and to limit electromagnetic interference.
Prevents air vortices from being drawn from the
surface into the mixer propeller to maintain opti-
mal performance. For use in applications where the
liquid depth is very shallow or when the mixer must
be placed close to the surface.

Special cables Warm liquid versions

Withstand high temperatures, high voltage and For use in high temperature applications (up to
chemical agitation. 90°C).

Leakage sensors Zinc anode kits

Automatically detect, together with external moni- Provides extra corrosion-resistance for seawater
toring equipment, any leakage in stator and oil applications.
housings.

Extended jet ring

For improved motor cooling in viscous liquids.

Flygt MiniCAS supervision

Provides quick and easy equipment protection by
monitoring thermal overload switches and leakage
detectors.

Explosion-proof versions
For use in potentially explosive or flammable
environments.

High chromium cast iron propeller

Withstands severe abrasion resulting from mixing
hard mineral slurries.
Stator leakage Flygt MiniCAS
Silicone carbide (RSiC) seal sensor supervision unit

Provides excellent abrasion resistance and superior

resistance against acid and chloride liquids.

Vortex protection shield Cast iron propeller Extended jet ring

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 SUPPORT & SERVICE

A perfect blend
of support and service

Boost efficiency with

monitoring and control

We supply everything
from controllers, sensors
and start equipment
A deep understanding of fluid han- Global service network
to SCADA software for
complete fluid handling dling and vast experience in mixing Should any problem occur with your
supervision. technologies makes Flygt a trustwor- Flygt mixers and agitators, profes-
thy and reliable partner for all your sional assistance and original spare
process requirements. parts are always within easy reach
through our extensive service net-
Systems engineering expertise work in 140 countries.
Dimensioning and layout are critical
factors in maximizing performance.
Using our expertise and intelligent
tools, we analyze your requirements
to identify the right mixer or agitation
system to optimize your processes.

Support along the way

Our recommendations result from the
use of specially developed and vali-
dated Computational Fluid Dynamics
software programs, based on careful-
Enjoy the benefits of a
premium brand
ly selected, relevant models. Our own
testing facilities as well as field testing
Genuine spare parts are and measurement of actual perfor-
vital to ensure long and mance onsite provide Flygt engineers
trouble-free operation.
with keen insight into what works.
We guarantee the avail-
ability of spare parts for Using this knowledge and expertise
10 years after we stop we help you maintain your installation
production of a model. in top operating condition.

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