Overview
Highland Equipment Inc. is a leader in sanitary process equipment solutions. We manufacture hygienic stainless steel mixing tanks for many types of substances. Whether you need a mixing tank for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, or other types of processing applications, we can fabricate a solution that meets or exceeds your industry standards.
Food-Grade Mixing Tank Manufacturer
At Highland Equipment, we manufacture both cylindrical and rectangular mixing tanks customized to your specifications. Our tanks feature a variety of agitators, blenders, mixers, and other equipment options, depending on your needs.
We work closely with our customers to develop cost-effective solutions that meet even the most challenging requirements. We also provide end-to-end project management, supporting clients with system design, manufacturing, installation, integration, and technical support. Every piece of equipment we deliver is developed to comply with all relevant standards and codes.
As one of the leading stainless steel mixing tank manufacturers, Highland Equipment has a cutting-edge fabrication shop, outfitted with fabrication equipment for:
- Bending
- Sawing
- Shearing
- Forming
- Cutting
- Machining
We work with stainless steel sheets, coils, tubing, plates, and bar stock. Our state-of-the-art welding department provides high-quality orbital welding services, and our welding team has extensive experience meeting even the most demanding criteria for weld penetration, producing smooth O.D. and I.D. welds with accurate joint fit-up.
At Highland Equipment, we practice comprehensive quality control at every stage of the design and fabrication processes. Our team thoroughly inspects welds to ensure each joint is flawless. In addition, our professional field crews are experts in assembling and erecting piping systems that meet ASME codes and standards.
We are an ASME Section VIII Division 1 certified and National Board “U” Stamp registered fabrication shop. We also comply with U.S. Dairy 3A and CSA B51. As a leader in sanitary fabrication, we are proud to have completed thousands of installations across North America and the world
Mixers, Agitators, and Blenders
Stainless steel mix tanks from Highland Equipment can be outfitted with a broad range of mixers, agitators, and blenders. Learn more about each option below.
When a solution or product needs to be homogenized, emulsified, blended, heated, or cooled, a mixer performs the task. Our mixers are suitable for any viscosity and feature heating or cooling jackets, with optional culinary steam injection. Whether you need to create a thermal reaction or cook your product, we can deliver the ideal system.
We offer many types of sanitary mixers, from in-line to in-tank options:
Highland Equipment offers the following types of in-tank agitators, suitable for liquid phase products of lower viscosities. Agitators are typically used to maintain product consistency before packaging.
Our customers depend on us to deliver the quality and efficiency needed to meet their continuous, sanitary blending demands. Blending systems from Highland Equipment are able to incorporate all types of powders and viscosities. We provide both standard and custom-developed blending solutions, with features that include:
- High-quality components to ensure a long service life
- Multiple horsepower and volume capabilities
- Fabricated to 3A standards
- 3 mechanical seal design options to meet any product challenge
- Removable outlet section for easy maintenance
- Optional ASME-certified high pressure
The types of blenders we offer are:
- Powder-wetting blenders, for recirculation
- UHS blenders, for in-tank batching in cooling or heating applications
- In-line solid or liquid blenders, for single-pass homogeneous blending
- Single and twin ribbon blenders, for powders or slurries in cooling or heating applications
- Twin or V shell blenders, for powder blending
- Shear pumps, for recirculation or final pass applications
Industries
Highland Equipment develops stainless steel mix tank solutions for diverse industries. While we can develop a high-performance solution for nearly any mix tank application, the following are some of the most common industries we serve.
Mixing Tanks for the Food and Beverage Industry
The food and beverage industry involves everything from the production to the distribution of edible goods, including soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, meat and dairy products, packaged foods, and more. Any item that is produced with the intention of being consumed is subject to stringent safety and sanitation policies. The mixing equipment for this industry must adhere to rigorous regulatory standards to ensure the safety and quality of the food products as well as consumers’ well-being.
Mixing Tanks for the Cosmetic Industry
The cosmetics industry consists of a diverse range of products, including makeup, skincare, perfumes, deodorants, and oral care products. North America is responsible for 25% of the global cosmetics industry, which is expected to reach a total market value of $805 billion by this year.
Highland Equipment understands the importance of producing safe, high-quality cosmetic products. We provide mix tanks for ointments, lotions, unguents, emollients, and more. Our team designs and fabricates stainless steel mixing tanks for cosmetics that boost your production’s efficiency, product consistency, and output. In cosmetic applications, stainless steel is the ideal mix tank material since it is non-corrosive, non-oxidizing, easy to clean, and suitable for both liquids and powders. We develop custom mixing tanks for any cosmetic product batch size, from large to small.
Mixing Tanks for the Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry requires sanitary processing equipment that ensures product purity and safety. Since these products are so directly tied to consumer health and well-being, it is absolutely critical that pharmaceutical manufacturing operations adhere to all necessary sanitation requirements. Stainless steel mixing tanks from Highland Equipment meet all of these regulations while also achieving ideal product consistency and uniformity.
Mixing Tanks for Breweries
The brewing industry produces enormous volumes of alcoholic beverages under stringent sanitary regulations. As products intended for consumption, beer and other brewed beverages must adhere to health and safety standards. Since breweries house warm, wet environments ideal for microbial growth, their manufacturing equipment must be designed with sanitation in mind. Highland Equipment brings trusted expertise to mixing tanks for brewery applications.
Mixing Tanks for the Dairy Industry
The dairy industry makes up a major part of the food industry and is a significant contributor to economies in North America. Dairy operations involve the production of many product types, from pasteurized and non-pasteurized milk to cheese, butter, yogurt, and cream.
Stainless Steel Mixing Tanks From Highland Equipment
Regardless of your industry, Highland Equipment has the experience and equipment necessary to fulfill your stainless steel mixing tank needs. We have been meeting North America’s demand for custom sanitary process equipment since 1973. If you have any questions about our mixing tank product offerings, contact our team. To get started on a solution, request a quote today.