Static Injection Mixer From Westfall for Highly Corrosive Applications

BRISTOL, RI--(Marketwire - Aug 8, 2011) - Westfall Manufacturing Company has introduced a patented, compact in-line static mixer that is designed for efficiently blending highly corrosive chemicals such as chlorine dioxide. Because of its compact design and construction, this mixer can reportedly save up to 70% in shipping and fabrication costs versus other static mixers.

The Westfall Static Injection Mixer is a fixed-plate that features an orifice pattern which mixes by a combination of alternate vortex shedding and intense shear zone turbulence to achieve > 98% dispersion within 10 diameters downstream. Constructed from titanium, zirconium, or Hastelloy^® for use in highly corrosive environments, this in-line fixed plate mixer can be designed for injecting up to six chemicals simultaneously.

Suitable for use in large and small piping systems, the Westfall Static Injection Mixer is offered in 2" to 120" dia. sizes which simply fit inside the mating flange bolt circle. The orifice pattern of this static mixer permits mixing with minimal head loss and the mixers are also offered in stainless steel, PVC, FRP, and other materials. Applications include pulp and paper processing.

The Westfall Static Injection Mixer is priced according to size and mixing requirements. According to the firm, this mixer can save up to 70% in shipping and fabrication costs versus other static mixers.

About Westfall Manufacturing

Westfall Manufacturing was founded in 1953 and holds more than a dozen patents for its line of static mixers and other distinctive products. The company specializes in manufacturing custom-developed mixers and collaborates with customers to develop components that solve their engineering problems. Often, the firm works with feedback from Alden Laboratories to fine-tune their devices to deliver enhanced performance in the simplest, most cost-effective way. In addition to manufacturing innovative static mixers, Westfall produces volumetric feeders, special valves and electric controls for water treatment systems, skid mounted D.E. water treatment systems, Venturi flow meters and vacuum D.E. filters to fulfill their customers' specifications.