Mixing paddle
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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.
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Grout mixing paddle. -
Grout mixing paddle, standing. -
Mudwhip – typically used for drywall mud. -
Mudwhip, standing.
Purpose
- Mixing ingredients in cooking.
- Mixing ingredients for construction products, such as pastes, slurries or paints[1][2]
- Dispersing solids within liquids (for example, some polymers may be delivered in solid form, but will dissolve in liquids)
- Pigmenting caulking or paint with powder additives
Examples
- Professional grout mixing paddle
- Paint mixing paddle
- Mudwhip (mostly used for drywall mud)
External Links
- The Free Dictionary
- Treatise on preventing mixing errors and choosing the right paddle for the job.
- YouTube videos on mixing paddles.
- ^ Myron R. Ferguson (2002). Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results. Taunton Press. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-56158-529-8.
- ^ Masaki Kitazume; Masaaki Terashi (21 February 2013). The Deep Mixing Method. CRC Press. pp. 395–401. ISBN 978-0-203-58963-2.