Specialty Equipment

Sharpe Mixers is an engineering firm which manufactures mixers, and many customers return to us because we offer custom-made solutions to their mixing problems. 

Although we utilize mass production wherever possible for our standard model lines, many agitation systems require a more individual specialized approach.  If the requirement is exotic alloys or coatings, special polishing or unique equipment designs, our team will draw on extensive experience to put together quality equipment meeting those needs.

Sharpe Mixers' strength originates from the teamwork and energy of our people - experienced and innovative employees dedicated to providing exactly what our customers demand:  superior equipment, excellent service and timely delivery at a competitive price.

Satisfying customer specifications (i.e., special testing, packaging, painting and data requirements) is foremost in our job description.  Some of our specialties include:

1. All exotic alloys including Titanium, Hastelloy, Inconel, Nickel, Ferralium, etc.
2. Polishing for food, pharmaceutical, easy clean properties or show.
3. USDA/FDA approved mixers, all stainless mixers.
4. Coatings:  Halar, Kynar, Teflon, etc.
5. Coverings:  rubber, FRP, PVC, etc.
6. Variable Speed:  electric, air, hydraulic, mechanical.

What are your needs?  How may we assist you?

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

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