We know the mud agitator is consisting of motor and reducer. According to the connection method between the motor and reducer, there are two types mud agitator, Helical Bevel Gear Mud Agitator and Horizontal Worm Gear Mud Agitator. On the selection of mud agitators, Based on the different gearbox, there are helical bevel geared and horizontal worm geared for option.
Helical Bevel Gear Mud Agitator
The mud agitator is equipped with heavy duty helical bevel gearbox. Compared with traditional worn and gear gearbox, the helical bevel agitator is with a bigger torque. It is more powerful for heavy mud. The heavy duty helical bevel mud agitator save also power, for the same motor power, the helical bevel mud agitator is with a big torque compared with worn gearbox. So a smaller power helical bevel mud agitator can reach the performance of a bigger power worn gearbox agitator. More clients prefer helical bevel agitator as it is more powerful, durable, and stable. As well as less wearing parts.
Picture One: Horizontal Helical Bevel Mud Agitator and Vertical Helical Bevel Mud Agitator FROM Brightway
Horizontal Worm Gear Mud Agitator
Horizontal bevel gear type agitator, this is a very good option for larger torque and minimum footprint. this is the most popular agitator used in oil and gas mud tank because it’s cost effective. There is coupler options for agitator to protect gear or options without coupler for saving cost. The bevel gear is much higher torque compares worm gear. Better performance, higher cost. The worn gear reducer mud agitator is an economic standard mud agitator. The mud agitator is equipped with explosion proof motor, worn and gear reducer. The worn and gear reducer is working stable and cost effective. It is also easy for maintenance.
Picture One: Horizontal worn gear reducer mud agitator and Vertical worn gear reducer mud agitator FROM Brightway
How to choose mud agitator？ Worm Gear or Helical Bevel Gear? Please refer to the following parameter table.