Side Entry Agitators
Side entry agitators are installed on the sidewall of a tank. They are used when the width of the tank is much greater than the liquid level. They are also used in tanks with low ceiling clearance, which does not permit the installation of a top-entry agitator. However, less consistent mixing is achieved because the fluid is pushed along the walls of the tank. The fluid content must be drawn during maintenance. The power requirement of side entry agitators is also higher than top entry agitators.