Mixing paddle

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. Whilst mounted in fixed blending equipment, the paddle may also be referred to as an agitator.

Grout mixing paddle.
Grout mixing paddle, standing.
Mudwhip – typically used for drywall mud.
Mudwhip, standing.
Mixing vessel with fixed paddle or agitator

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)

Also see

Agitator (device)

External Links

^ 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.

[Ferguson2002-1] Myron R. Ferguson (2002). Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results. Taunton Press. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-56158-529-8.

[KitazumeTerashi2013-2] Masaki Kitazume; Masaaki Terashi (21 February 2013). The Deep Mixing Method. CRC Press. pp. 395–401. ISBN 978-0-203-58963-2.

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