Happy Holidays from Sharpe Mixers!



Sharpe Mixers staff 2011

 We at Sharpe Mixers would like to shout out a Happy Holidays wish to all!  We hope the holidays find you well and that you get to spend them with family and loved ones.

Sharpe Mixers recently celebrated our success in 2011 at our annual Christmas Party, and we realized just how much we had to celebrate!

2011 was a very successful year for Sharpe Mixers.  We expanded into many new markets, both domestic and international.  This has created many new business opportunities in some exciting new industries.  China continues to be a strong market for us, as does Europe and South America.

Jay Dinnison - President/CEO

2011 also saw us introduce several new products to our mixer and mixer accessory line, including our M5 Quick Clamp, remote tachometer displays, all-stainless shaft bearings for our all-stainless portable mixer drives, and much more!

We also went live with our NEW online web store! Now you can purchase parts for your portable mixers online any time, day or night! You can visit our web store at www.sharpemixersstore.com/. We will be expanding on our store offerings in the coming year, so check back!

At Sharpe Mixers, we are always searching for better ways to serve you, our customer. 2011 saw many changes implemented to improve mixer and parts deliveries. This includes expansion of our stocked inventory items, as well the pre-manufacture of such components as impellers and mixer shafts. This allows improved ship time to you!

There were many behind the scenes improvements as well, such as the expansion of our new ERP system which puts more information at our fingertips, enabling us to provide you with faster answers.

Steve Drury - Vice President,
Director of Applications

Sharpe Mixers has always taken a great interest in family.  In fact, Sharpe Mixers really is one big family, with employees supporting and encouraging one another and taking interest in each others personal interests, activities and achievements away from work.  2011 gave us much to smile about!

We at Sharpe Mixers look forward to a successful 2012.  We have many lofty goals and ideas for the new year and are excited to get moving on them (many, we already have)!

We wish the best for you in 2012 as well, and look forward to continuing to offer you solutions for your mixing needs.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Sharpe Mixers!

New Sealed Stainless Bearings!

Stainless bearing for all-stainless mixer drive

We are excited to offer the option of an all-stainless sealed bearing for our all-stainless portable mixer drives! These bearings are corrossion resistant and won't rust, giving you the utmost confidence in the integrity of your product.

These bearings are available as an option with newly purchased mixers, or as an upgrade to your existing mixer, and are available in all standard portable shaft diameters.

Are you ready for an upgrade?  Order yours today!

Sharpe Mixers at Process Expo 2011

Sharpe Mixers exhibited at the now bi-annual Process Expo 2011, Chicago, Nov 1-4, 2011.

This is the first year that Process Expo is a stand-alone exhibition. It had been part of Pak Expo in the past. The new format brings a more focused audience to the show. People interested in food & beverage processing equipment, not packaging equipment, made up most of the attendees we saw this year. Our exhibit drew many food processors, especially, meat packers looking for brine mixers. Our all stainless steel portable mixer is a favorite in this industry.

Sharpe Mixers was the only agitator supplier at Process Expo. Other mixer companies, like those offering specialty mixers and high shear mixers were in attendance, but none of our common competitors were there.

Sharpe Mixers participated in the educational part of the exhibition this year. Two technical sessions were presented, detailing the sanitary design features used by Sharpe Mixers to bring our equipment into conformance with USDA, 3A and FDA standards and guidelines. Much of the focus was on our line of all stainless steel portable mixers. One of the seminars was presented in Spanish by Laurie Thayer, our in-house linguist and purchasing manager, to a Latin American audience, organized by FISA’s (Food Industry Suppliers’ Association) Educational branch, under their “Seminario de Innovaciones” program. Kyle Sides, our director of sales, presented the same seminar to a large group of English speaking participants.

The food & beverage industry continues to be a growing part of our business, as more and more plants look to upgrade the quality of their mixing equipment. Sharpe Mixers product development catering to the sanitary industries has made a very good impression on the marketplace. Show attendees who stopped by our exhibit recognized the advantage of our product features and benefits, making statements like “This is what we need”, “How soon can we get one of these?”, and “This is the mixer I was telling you about.”

The show was also a good opportunity to visit with our local sales representatives at Anderson Pumps & Process, with offices in Illinois and Wisconsin. Some of our other sales representatives visited us, including folks from F & H Food Equipment Co., KGO Group, Inox Pumps & Process and York Fluid Controls.

The future of the process industry trade show is definitely in transition. The overall attendance at this year’s Process Expo was good, not terrific, but, highly qualified. Attendance at most shows has dropped in the past few years, due to both the internet and the economic downturn. Going to a bi-annual cycle will help Process Expo maintain a better than average interest level. We may see other industry shows going to a less than annual calendar, in the future.

Sharpe Mixers will continue to support the food & beverage industry by exhibiting at Process Expo in October 2013.


Submitted by Fred DeCicco

Process Expo - The Global Equipment and Technology Show!

Be sure and mark your calendars for this BIG event in Chicago, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, and come see us at booth 5123.  Admission is FREE!

What is Process Expo?  Process Expo is one of the largest shows dedicated to process equipment for food and beverage.  It gathers the industry’s leading processing and packaging equipment manufacturers in one convenient place.  Here you will find solutions for your most critical issues and new technologies that will give you an advantage over your competition.  With experts from all segments of the food and beverage industry, you’ll find cross-over opportunities that you might not have realized were there.

As a leading mixer supplier in the food and beverage industry, Sharpe Mixers will not only be attending this year's event, we'll be offering two keynote presentations!

Kyle Sides, Applications Engineer/Director of Sales at Sharpe Mixers, will be offering a presentation on Easy, Clean and Sanitary Design Options for Mixers and Agitators.

TIME: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1:15 - 2:15pm

ROOM: S102A

The focus of the seminar will be on mixer and agitator options and their impact on price and quality. Cleanability is a leading requirement in the food industry and this presentation will help processors meet the new 3-A requirements and standard practices.

Kyle has worked at Sharpe Mixers for 15 years.  He has a wide range of field experience and has traveled not only across the U.S., but also in China, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and Canada.  Kyle currently designs and quotes sanitary mixers for the food and pharmaceutical industry, with an emphasis on easy-clean applications.

Laurie Thayer will offer a presentation in Spanish of  Easy, Clean and Sanitary Design Options for Mixers and Agitators.

TIME:  Monday, Oct. 31 9:00 - 10:00 am.

Laurie has been with Sharpe Mixers for four years, coming from international business on the East Coast. Laurie’s focus is to secure the highest quality materials at the best cost for the mixer components Sharpe Mixers manufactures. She has traveled to Latin America to assist in start-up operations and supports the design engineers in complex translations during the technical and quotation phases of the business. As a director at Sharpe Mixers, Laurie is involved in company strategies and future business direction.

Sharpe Mixers has a long history of supplying liquid mixers from small, all-stainless steel portable sizes to large-capacity blend tanks, with applications varying from water-like to cosmetic pastes and gels.
 
Process Expo is the premier worldwide trade show for leaders in the food and beverage industry. We are excited to be a part of it and look forward to seeing you there!
 
Need help with your mixing needs NOW?  Let's get started!

New Remote Tachometer Display Now Available!

Need a tachometer that can be mounted for remote display?  Sharpe Mixers has your answer!

The Autonics MP5 Series high performance tachometer supports 13 kinds of operation modes to measure various industrial numerical data including frequency, absolute ratio, passing time and error ratio.  Having diverse functions with various output types, the series is widely used in many industrial fields.  Now you can enjoy this tachometer and all its features with your new or existing Sharpe mixer!

This tachometer is offered with 110/220 volt input.  As an option, the this unit can be provided with an output signal to feed another tachometer display in a remote control room, or add an alarm or other device.

Download our new brochure to learn more about this important accessory and how it can help you!

These components will be coming to our new online store soon.  Don't forget to visit our web site to learn of other exciting new products!

ISPE Boston

Please join us!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011


Gillette Stadium Clubhouse, Foxborough, MA

Education: 9:00 am

Show Floor Opens: 12:00 noon

After-Party: 7:30 pm

• Keynote Address: Hear from Jonathan Kraft, President, The Kraft Group

• Source New Products: View new technology and innovations from over 300 exhibitors

• Improve Your Knowledge: Attend any of the nine broad-based educational sessions

• Develop New Resources: Connect with over 2000 biopharmaceutical professionals

• After Party: Meet Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots Linebacker, and get his autograph

Registration http://www.ispeboston.org/events/registration.htm?eventID=131

Register today to attend the morning Educational Sessions, hear the Keynote Address and visit over 300 exhibitors in the afternoon Show Floor from noon to 7:30 pm. Jonathan Kraft, President, The Kraft Group, to deliver this year's Keynote Address. Plan your day using the schedule below. .


Also new this year, attend the Product Show and pick-up a free wristband from an exhibitor to attend the After-Party Networking Reception at CBS Scene. Scheduled to appear is Jerod Mayo, New England Patriot Linebacker. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Mayo and get an autograph signed!

SCHEDULE:


Educational Seminars: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Attendee Lunch * (with pre-purchased lunch ticket, NO tickets will be sold on show day): 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Exhibitor Show Floor: 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Keynote Address: 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

After Show Networking Reception: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

* The 20th Annual Product Show and Educational Sessions are FREE to attend. If you would like to register to attend the 11:00 am lunch the cost is $45 per person. You must pre-purchase this ticket; tickets will NOT be sold onsite. You may also purchase a Patriot Hall tour ticket for $20. These must also be pre-purchased and will NOT be sold onsite. Tour times are before and after the Keynote Address. Tour are at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. You will be assigned to one of these tour times. If you have any questions call the ISPE Office at 781-647-4773.

For more information, please feel free to contact Sharpe Mixers, or Perrigo, Inc., our sales representatives who will be attending this event.

ISPE New Jersey Chapter Technology Showcase

Come join the ISPE New Jersey Chapter’s 25th Anniversary Celebration at the annual Technology Showcase Exhibition. See the latest in products and services and hear from a special Keynote Speaker. You’ll also have the chance to connect with colleagues over a variety of gourmet offerings with drinks and coffee included. Co-located with the Risk-Based Systems Validation for Improved Productivity Conference at the beautiful Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. Admission, food and beverages are complimentary for conference attendees who pre-register to attend the Showcase.


ISPE is holding a first time GAMP (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) event created specifically for you. As the originators of GAMP, we have the best resources for industry experts which allows you to gain real world experience and get your questions answered. Each track is separated, but themed around validation productivity and will tie together at the end of the conference with a focus on Data Integrity. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with US FDA in workshops and case studies.

Renowned GAMP expert David Selby explains why ISPE's upcoming conference, "Improve Productivity with Risk-Based Systems Validation," is a must-see event. If you are involved with systems validation, you cannot afford miss this conference!

Please note: Registration for the Technology Showcase is separate from the GAMP®: Improve Productivity with Risk-Based Systems Validation Conference. Without pre-registration for the Technology Showcase, admission is $25 at the door.



Registration http://ispenjsept122011.eventbrite.com/

Submitted by Fred DeCicco.

Buy Your Sharpe Mixers Parts Online!

We stock air motors for immediate shipment!

Our NEW web store has been online for a few weeks now, and the response has been great!  Our air motor, pictured to the left, has been our most popular item.  But there are many more items to choose from for your Sharpe portable mixer!

If you haven't had a chance to yet, check us out!  Shopping is now easy with 24/7 access to the portable parts you need, when you need them.  We will be expanding our selection soon, so check back regularly!

Introducing the NEW Sharpe Mixers Web Store!



We are proud to announce the NEW Sharpe Mixers webstore!  Visit us at http://www.sharpemixersstore.com/ and for all your portable mixer part needs, 24/7!

You may purchase motors, gearboxes, shafts, impellers, rebuild kits and more!  We will be continually expanding our product line, so be sure and bookmark us for future visits.

You may also visit our main web site for product brochures, manuals, and other product literature.

New Spanish Mixer Brochures!

Sharpe Portable Mixer brochure in Spanish

Sharpe Mixers is making an effort to expand our sales into Mexico, Central America and South America.

Years of success in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic have prompted this market effort.

We have contracted with Inventec S.A. de C.V. to represent our products and services in Mexico.

We are expanding our sales representation in South America.

Our efforts, to date, have been very successful. Sales in Mexico are growing rapidly.

Mixers 101 brochure in Spanish

 Project work in the mining industry in South America is on the upswing, with one very large order landed in Peru last year.


Recognition of our growing market in Spanish speaking areas has generated the start of our publication of all our literature in Spanish.

Starting with our Portable Mixers brochure and Mixers 101, our two most popular publications, we will continue to expand our library of Spanish literature.

We will see a Spanish version of our website in the future.

Submitted by Fred DeCicco.

U.S. Army Explosives Process Mixer

Quality Control a Priority at Sharpe Mixers

Inspecting a V-Series mixer.

The Sharpe Mixers name represents the highest of quality in the mixing industry, and for good reason.   Sharpe takes great pride in making sure our equipment is manufactured and assembled to the highest standards.

We begin with raw materials of the highest quality on the market.  Sharpe has invested in long-term partnerships with material suppliers who are as committed to quality as we are.  Our suppliers stand behind their product, offering material certifications when required - a common requirement in the pharmaceutical industry.

Tight tolerances are followed through the machining and welding process.  Our machinist's biggest strength is their cumulative and diverse level of machining experience, as well as their expertise of special alloys.

Every large mixer must pass a rigid inspection process before leaving our facility.  This thorough inspection is performed by a design engineer.  All critical measurements are confirmed and documented, and all components checked for accuracy.  Digital pictures are taken of all components, tags, nameplates, packaging, etc., and saved with the inspection documentation.

Sharpe's internal quality control program is designed to guarantee that we meet or exceed our customer's requirements.   Each test we conduct has a specific procedure and frequency to ensure consistency.

The end result of all this effort?  A product we are proud of and one you may have utmost confidence in!

How may we design your mixer?  Contact us today!

New M5 Quick Clamp System

It's finally here and portable mixer mounts will never be the same!  Put your old-school wrenches away - you don't need them anymore.  Introducing the NEW M5 quick clamp system from Sharpe Mixers!

May 2011 Newsletter

The May 2011 Sharpe Newsletter, "Sharpe Points" is now available for direct download!

Mixer Replacement in Pictures

Retrofitting older mixers in the field with newer, more efficient and cost-effective mixer designs has long been a strong suit of Sharpe Mixers.

Case in point, these old mixers were likely installed in the 1950's (best guess) and had long exceeded their life cycle.  In fact, the gearboxes were now obsolete and parts no longer available.

The customer contacted Sharpe to see what we could offer as an update.  Application engineers from Sharpe flew to the customer's facility, examined their application requirements, and offered a proposal best suited to their needs. 

One of the biggest selling points of Sharpe Mixers was the technology of our Hyflo impeller design and the improved mixing it would offer.   With their increased impeller efficiency, Sharpe would be able to offer smaller, more efficient and cost-effective mixer drives.

After shipment of the mixers, Sharpe engineers flew back to the customer's facility for start-up. 

The first task was the removal of the old tank and mixers. The tank is made of wood rather than metal due to the high salt content.

Once the old tanks were dismantled and stacked for disposal.  Once this was completed, it was time to install the new replacement tanks.

The new tanks were a noticeable improvement over the old! This is one of three new tanks.  The application process requires three tanks per series.  This installation was for the first series, with more to follow.

Next it was time to install the mixers.  The HYF-218 impellers were lowered in with cranes first.

The impellers and shafts were followed by the drives.  This is our N-Series mixer drive, our most popular heavy duty mixer.

Note the impeller's close proximity to the tank walls.  The mixers are in crystalization tanks.  They mix a saturated solution of salts and run them though cooling coils.  The application is material suspension and heat transfer.

A steady bearing is used to secure the mixer shaft and limit shaft runout.

The customer was so pleased with the results that they have placed orders for two more series of mixers, the next of which will be shipped in the coming days.

How can we help you with your mixer needs?  Contact us today and let us know!

Excluder Seals

Buna excluder seal kits are available in many sizes.

Excluder seals are a type of lip seal that actually rotates with the shaft. The skirt extends out and slightly downward to seal small tank openings.

Sharpe Mixers' excluder seal kits have really gained in popularity over the last couple of years, especially in the food industry. Seals are are available in almost any size from 1.0" to 6.63" as a standard. They are available in both Buna N and Viton material.

Sharpe excluder seal kit

Buna excluder seal kits are our most popular, and suitable for most applications. They are stocked and available for quick shipment (excluding large quantity orders).

Viton excluder seal kits are designed for higher temperature applications, and can ship in 1-2 weeks.

For more information, visit our web site at http://www.sharpemixers.com/!

Sharpe Sanitary Mixer in the News!

Sharpe sanitary portable mixer.

Our sanitary mixer design has been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightly so!  Starting at only $1,595.00 and available from stock, our all stainless portable mixer is perfect for blending juices and adding ingredients to sauces such as meat or poultry, yogurts, and a wide range of other products.

See the recent press release on the KING 5 News web site, or learn more details directly from our web site.

Want us to size a mixer for your specific needs?  We can do that too!

Stainless Steel Mixers Upgrade for USDA – FDA – 3-A Acceptance

Sharpe Mixers is working with the USDA and 3-A to be sure our all stainless steel mixers are acceptable for use in plants that comply with USDA, FDA and 3-A standards.

One of the issues they address is nameplates. The typical nameplate is a stainless steel plate, with pertinent information embossed on the plate. The nameplate is then attached to the mixer drive with rivets.

This creates a possible space behind the nameplate which may be difficult to clean with CIP or COP procedures.

Nameplate data can be laser or chemical etched directly on the mixer, in lieu of adding a physical nameplate.

This is called electrochemical marking.

Sharpe Mixers has purchased a Lectroetch VT15A power unit.

It operates a process that utilizes enzymes and electrical current to etch the surface.

The procedure for creating a “nameplate” is as follows:

Apply the stencil.

Apply enzyme solution.

Apply current and rub the saddle across the stencil to etch the surface.

Neutralize.

Repeat process for addition of order specific information, Model and serial number.

“All Stainless Steel” mixers are now supplied with this “clean” nameplate.

Submitted by Fred DeCicco

Side-Entry Impeller Positioning



Side-Entry drawing by Geoff Graham

 How do we achieve maximum mixing in a side-entry application? It's not by chance, or trial and error. Rules definitely apply here. Let's take a look:

The rule of thumb for positioning a side entry impeller is a minimum of 1/3 the impeller diameter off the wall.

• H = Distance off wall

D = Impeller diameter

“Suction” area = pD x H

“Discharge” area = pD²/4


Suction = discharge in order to avoid “starving” impeller flow.

pD x H = pD²/4
H = D/4

So, for a flat wall H is constant.

For a curved wall, H is going to vary. 1/3 D is pretty close to ¼ D, and as it is slightly longer, more forgiving of wall curvature, etc.

Sharpe Mixers has been sizing side-entry mixers for for many years. These industries include asphalt mixing, pulp & paper, waste water, petroleum, storage tanks and more. How can we assist you? Let us know what your needs are and we can size a side-entry mixer for you today!

Submitted by Steven F. Drury, P.E.

Industrial Laundry Wastewater Treatment

Ever been to a process plant where personnel wear uniforms?

Ever seen uniform rental trucks driving to and from those plants?

All those uniform rental companies washing all those dirty clothes.

And what happens to all the waste water from all those laundries?

The EPA requires that all industrial laundry wastewater be pre-treated before being discharged to the municipal treatment plant.

The wastewater must have pH adjusted; dirt, oil and grease removed.

A common pre-treatment operation consists of two equalization-pH adjustment tanks followed by DAF, Dissolved Air Flotation, to remove dirt, oil and grease.

The equalization-pH adjustment tanks are in the 5,000 – 10,000 gallon range.

Each is equipped with top entry mixer.

The DAF system uses polymer as a coagulant aid. The polymer is usually mixed ahead of the DAF using a gear drive portable mixer.

Sharpe Mixers has been working with one of the world’s largest uniform rental companies for over 10 years, supplying the mixers for their waste treatment plants. We have shipped mixers to their plants all over North America and the United Kingdom.

So, next time you see a uniform rental company truck driving down the road, follow it back to the laundry and see what they are doing for pre-treatment of their industrial laundry wastewater.

2011 ISPE Delaware Valley Chapter Vendor Night

Sharpe Mixers exhibited at the 2011 ISPE Delaware Valley Chapter Vendor Night that took place on Feb 9, 2011 at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.

The ISPE, International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers, through its local chapters, sponsors these table top exhibits around the country. This gives local members a change to get out and meet with their peers, enjoy a drink and some excellent food, and visit with their suppliers, new and old. They are a great opportunity for us to meet local customers in the biotech and pharmaceutical markets.

Like the Boston Chapter Product Show that takes place at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots football team, the Philadelphia show had outgrown the hotel venue and was moved to Citizens Bank Park.

And like the Boston show, this move proved to be an excellent choice. This was the 21st annual Vendor Night and, according to the ISPE-DVC, the most successful and best attended in the event’s 20 year history. Part of the success is probably due to the venue. People like visiting these sports stadiums. We hope that this is also a sign of an improving business climate.
Sharpe Mixers was supported by our local sales representative, Tom McDonough with Matak LLC. Tom worked with the ISPE DVC so that several of his suppliers were side by side at the exhibit. We called the area “McDonough Place”!

We are encouraged that business in the biotech and pharmaceutical markets will see some growth this coming year, based on conversations we had with customers and suppliers, alike.
If you are involved in the biotech – pharmaceutical industries and you would like Sharpe Mixers to participate in a local chapter Vendor night, please let us know.


Submitted by Fred DeCicco

Special Mixer Stand Design

Sometimes "out of the box" simply doesn't work. Sharpe Mixers has known this for years. In fact, much of our success in the mixing industry has come from our willingness to work with our customers and our ability to design around their needs.

Here is a great case in point. Recently, a customer in the soap industry approached us with their special need: Rather than angle mount their Sharpe portable mixer in traditional fashion, they required a center cantilevered mount for their iBC Tote.

The answer? A floor mounted mixer stand with extended arm over the tote, coupled with our Quick-Connect coupling.

This design allows our customer to position a tote under the permanently mounted mixer with the shaft removed, insert the shaft assembly into the Quick-Connect coupling, mix the product, and then quickly and easily remove the mixer shaft in preparation for the next tote to be brought in.

Sharpe Mixers has been designing and building innovative mixer stands for many years, starting with our basic MS floor stand and working all the way up to our high end ELS (electric lift) and ALS (air lift) stands. Our mixer stands can be found in many industries and applications, including sanitary and pharmaceutical installations. How can we help you?

Our mixer stands come with many accessories, including casters and tank straps. They can be provided in epoxy painted carbon steel or SS316 construction.

Want to learn more? Contact us with your questions! We'll offer a solution to fit your exact needs.

Northwest Food Processors Association and Sharpe Mixers

The Northwest Food Processors Association held their annual meeting and exhibition in Portland Oregon, Jan 16-19, 2011.

This venue is an opportunity for food processors in the Pacific Northwest to attend educational sessions and see and meet with their suppliers.

Sharpe Mixers, in association with our local sales representative, David Bowlin, Engineered Products & Services, participated after a 2-year hiatus.

To say that we were pleasantly surprised by the activity is an understatement. It seems like the economy is on the way up, again.

Many of our existing customers stopped by to visit and talk about their business. They were very positive and excited about the future. We were told that projects that had been back-burnered for the last two years were active again and going forward.

The quality of the sales leads we received, from new and existing clients, was the best I have seen in a long time. The diversity of the attendees was also very interesting. There were many new entrepreneurs, new companies with new food products.

Our All Stainless Steel Portable Mixers attracted a lot of attention. Some folks didn’t know that this type of product existed: paint-free, USDA approved (3-A Certification pending), and easily cleaned.

David had only one concern after the show. How can he respond to all the “hot” leads in a timely fashion.


Submitted by Fred DeCicco

In-line Mixing for Water Treatment

Sharpe Mixershas been providing in-line mixers for a leading process equipment manufacturer for many years. It's a business relationship that has grown and prospered as a culmination of the technical knowledge and experience our partnership offers.

The mixing process is referred to as flash mixing. Due to the minute amounts of solutions added to the relatively large amount of raw water treated, flash mixing coagulants and other chemicals is necessary. Instant diffusion of the coagulant solution is required, or many particles will be missed, resulting in an overall higher turbidity or excessive use of coagulant. This is because rapid chemical reaction starts the instant alum or other coagulant is blended with raw water.

In this application, Sharpe mixers are mounted to a pipeline where they provide continuous, instantaneous blending of coagulant water prior to flocculation. This is done by (2) impellers mounted to the mixer shaft, pumping towards each other at high speed. Of course, other technology comes into play here as well!

How can our flash mixer arrangement help you? Contact us today to find out!

New Web Site for Sharpe Mixers!

Sharpe Mixers starts the 2011 year off with a brand new web site! We've received many compliments over the navigation and overall layout of our previous web design. But designs are meant to be improved upon!

Continuing with the easy navigation concept, our new design gets rid of javascript for better search engine optimization (SEO), and incorporates many, many other SEO features. What does this mean for you? Better search ability and easier to find topics.

Some of the new features includes a multimedia page, streaming videos of various new products, awards and even installations.

There is by no means a finished product. There will be more additions soon - stay tuned!

Revisiting History and Our Founders

What better way to begin the new year than to revisit an important part of our past here at Sharpe Mixers?

This image was forwarded to us by our good friends at the Mellema Co., our sales representatives in Minnesota. It is from a Pulp and Paper Sales Conference that took place in June of 1965, and includes our founders Charlie Burhans and Phillip Sharpe.

Charlie Burhans and Phillip Sharpe founded The Burhans-Sharpe Company in 1953 as a sales organization with equipment and engineering services for the chemical process and pulp and paper mills in the states of Washington and Oregon.

In 1970, The Burhans-Sharpe Company became mixer manufacturers and rest is history. Now known as Sharpe Mixers, we continue to be innovators and leaders in the mixing industry. How can we help you? Visit our web site today at http://www.sharpemixers.com/ to learn more!