Tote Mixers Made To Perform…Not Just Fit

Mixing an IBC Tote Sounds Simple.
Until You Look at the Bung.

PerMix builds mixers of all types, but tote mixing exposes a problem most manufacturers don’t see coming.

The top opening on an IBC tote is typically a 2″ bung.

That single design detail forces many users into buying small top-entry mixers that technically fit — but practically don’t mix.

The result?
• Long blend times
• Poor re-homogenization
• Settling at the bottom
• Inefficient, underpowered mixing

The PerMix Solution: Stop Fighting the Bung

Instead of forcing an undersized mixer through a tiny opening, PerMix approaches tote mixing from the discharge.

We use a shear pump-driven recirculation loop:

• Draw product from the tote outlet
• Actively mix using a PerMix shear pump
• Return the product back into the top of the tote

Why This Works

✔ Mixing capacity is no longer limited by a 2″ opening
✔ Full tote turnover — not surface agitation
✔ Fast, repeatable re-homogenization
✔ Cost-effective and portable
✔ No tote modifications required

For food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and specialty liquid manufacturers, recirculation mixing is often the smartest way to mix an IBC tote.

The Right Question Changes Everything

It’s not:

“What mixer fits through the bung?”

It’s:

“What’s the most effective way to mix the entire tote?”

That’s how PerMix designs solutions.

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John

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