What is the difference between a stand mixer and a horizontal mixer

Vertical mixers and horizontal mixers are two common mixing equipment. There are some differences in structure, appearance, mixing method, application field and mixing effect. Selecting a suitable mixer model should be based on specific production needs and process requirements, taking into account factors such as capacity, mixing effect, equipment installation space, and ease of operation.

Structure and appearance

Vertical mixer: The main shaft of the vertical mixer is vertical to the ground, and the mixing paddle is located inside the container. Usually has a fixed base or stand to support the entire device. Stand mixers have an upright appearance and take up less space

Horizontal mixer: The main shaft of the horizontal mixer is parallel to the ground, and the mixing paddle is located inside the container. Usually has a horizontally placed structure with the stirring paddle entering the container from the side. Horizontal mixers have a horizontal appearance and require larger installation space.

Stirring method

Vertical mixer: A vertical mixer stirs and mixes liquid or powdery materials through the rotation of the stirring paddle. The stirring paddle is usually located at the bottom of the container, pushing the material to the top of the container through upward stirring force, and then falling back to the bottom, forming a circular stirring.

Horizontal mixer: The mixing paddle of a horizontal mixer is usually located at the bottom or side of the container and stirs and mixes the materials by rotating. The shape and number of stirring paddles can be designed according to the characteristics of the material and process requirements.

Application areas

Vertical mixer: Vertical mixer is suitable for smaller capacity mixing and mixing work, such as laboratory testing, small batch production, etc. Common application fields include chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, food, etc.

Horizontal mixer: Horizontal mixer is suitable for large-capacity stirring and mixing work, such as mass production and continuous production in industrial production. Common application fields include chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, food, building materials, etc.

Mixing effects

Vertical mixer: The mixing effect of the vertical mixer is relatively weak and is suitable for some processes that do not have strict mixing requirements. It can achieve basic stirring and mixing, but for some special process requirements, additional operations or equipment may be required.

Horizontal mixer: Due to its larger capacity and stronger mixing ability, the horizontal mixer can better achieve uniform mixing of materials. It is suitable for processes that have higher requirements for mixing effects.