Choosing a Kettle or Mix Tank
Not sure what kettle or mix tank is right for your application? Answer the questions below and Arnold Equipment can help match your process requirements with available equipment.
How the Questionnaire Works
A few details about your product, capacity, and heating and mixing needs are all we need to point you toward the right vessel.
Describe Your Product
Tell us what you are processing, how thick it is, and whether it contains solids.
Set Your Requirements
Capacity, heating, cooling, jacket style, agitation, and vessel construction help us narrow the options.
Get a Matched Recommendation
Our team reviews your answers and follows up with kettles and mix tanks that fit your process.
Kettle and Mix Tank Questionnaire
The following questions help us choose the right kettle or mix tank for you. Answer what you can and leave the rest blank.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions buyers ask when choosing a kettle or mix tank.
What is the difference between a kettle and a mix tank?
A kettle is usually a jacketed vessel built to heat or cook a product while it is mixed. A mix tank may or may not be jacketed and is used to blend, hold, or dissolve products at a controlled temperature. Many vessels can do both jobs, so the right choice depends on your process.
Which jacket type should I choose?
Conventional jackets are common for steam and hot water heating. Dimple jackets are lighter and handle higher pressures for their weight, and half-pipe jackets are often used for higher temperatures and pressures. If you are not sure, select Not Sure and our team will help.
What type of agitator works best for thick products?
Thick or paste-like products usually call for sweep, anchor, or scraped surface agitation, which keeps material moving along the vessel wall for better heat transfer. Low viscosity liquids are often handled well by propeller or turbine agitators.
Do I need sanitary construction?
Sanitary construction and fittings are typically required for food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. Industrial and chemical applications often use standard fittings. Tell us your industry and product and we will help you decide.
Do you offer both new and used kettles and tanks?
Yes. We buy and sell new and used kettles, mix tanks, stainless steel tanks, and reactors in a wide range of sizes and configurations.
What happens after I submit the questionnaire?
Our team reviews your answers and follows up by phone or email with kettle and mix tank options that match your application. If we need more details, we will reach out with a few quick questions.