A mixing paddle is a shaped device, typically mounted on a shaft, which can be inserted on the shaft end into a motorised drive, for the purpose of mixing liquids, solids or both. Paddle mixers may also be used for kneading.[1] Whilst mounted in fixed blending equipment, the paddle may also be referred to as an agitator.

Firestop mortar being mixed with water in a galvanised sheet metal tub, using a professional grout mixing paddle.

Purpose

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Mixing paddles are used for mixing ingredients in cooking and for mixing construction products, such as pastes, slurries or paints.[2][3] They are also used for dispersing solids within liquids (for example, some polymers may be delivered in solid form, but will dissolve in liquids).

Examples

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  • Professional grout mixing paddle
  • Paint mixing paddle
  • Mudwhip (mostly used for drywall mud)
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Paul, Edward L.; Atiemo-Obeng, Victor; Kresta, Suzanne M. (Nov 21, 2003). Handbook of Industrial Mixing: Science and Practice. p. 943. ISBN 978-0471269199.
  2. ^ Ferguson, Myron R. (2002). Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results. Taunton Press. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-56158-529-8.
  3. ^ Kitazume, Masaki; Terashi, Masaaki (21 February 2013). The Deep Mixing Method. CRC Press. pp. 395–401. ISBN 978-0-203-58963-2.
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