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HORIZONTAL LATERAL EXTRACTION STIRRERS : a revolution for the oil industry
Optimising production downtime is an essential part of a plant's profitability today. Agitators play a key role in the industrial process, ensuring optimum mixing in line with the precise needs of the industry. With this in mind, the AGITEC® range of side-extraction mixers has been specially designed to meet the needs of the oil industry, particularly for "large capacity" storage tanks in ATEX environments.
INNOVATION: MAINTENANCE WITHOUT EMPTYING THE TANK
The revolutionary feature of these mixers is their ability to maintain the seal cartridge (single or double mechanical seal) without having to drain the storage tank. This technological feat is made possible by a system for extracting the mechanical seal from the side, itself fitted with a static secondary seal. This seals off the agitation head when the housing is dismantled.This innovation offers multiple advantages for the oil industry. Firstly, it minimises downtime in the event of maintenance, whether preventive or remedial. The maintenance operation is easy and can be carried out without the use of heavy lifting equipment, which simplifies the process and reduces the associated costs. What's more, it can be carried out directly by the maintenance team at the site concerned, eliminating the need to call in external experts.
INTEGRATED MAINTENANCE TOOLS
These new mixers incorporate specific maintenance tools that can be directly integrated into their guide turret. The aim of this intelligent design is to avoid any unpleasant surprises during urgent maintenance operations (loss of tools). As a result, maintenance teams have all the equipment they need at their fingertips and ready to use, making maintenance work much easier.
PRECIOUS TIME SAVED
Significant savings in downtime. Thanks to this innovation, it takes less than two hours to stop the agitator and change the mechanical seal. This means that production can resume quickly, reducing the potential loss of money.
In short, the AGITEC® range of side-extraction horizontal mixers represents a major advance for the oil industry. By allowing maintenance without emptying the tank, it optimises downtime, reduces costs and ensures more efficient production continuity. With quick and easy maintenance, these mixers offer a winning solution for manufacturers looking to maximise profitability while maintaining strict safety standards.
For a full description of the agitator, click here.
In short, the AGITEC® range of side-extraction horizontal mixers represents a major advance for the oil industry. By allowing maintenance without emptying the tank, it optimises downtime, reduces costs and ensures more efficient production continuity. With quick and easy maintenance, these mixers offer a winning solution for manufacturers looking to maximise profitability while maintaining strict safety standards.
For a full description of the agitator, click here.
