Electric IBC Mixer MKE-5000 — Medium-Duty Workhorse
The middle-of-the-range electric IBC mixer between the universal MKE-2000 and the heavy-duty MKE-10000. 1.1 kW (1.5 HP), 316Ti propeller, a gearbox ratio chosen at order (140, 200 or 280 rpm), up to 5,000 mPa*s of viscosity. Customers pick it for resins, adhesives and solvent-based coatings when ATEX is not required.
This is also the model we recommend when the MKE-2000 is undersized for the medium but the MKE-10000 would be overkill and more expensive than needed. The threshold is roughly 2,000 mPa*s — below that, the MKE-2000 will cope; above 5,000, you want the MKE-10000.
What it handles
- Solvent-based paints — alkyd, polyurethane, epoxy (non-ATEX areas).
- Polyester and epoxy resins, phenolic resins.
- Industrial adhesives — PUR, MS, diluted hot-melt.
- Bituminous compounds, hydroinsulation preparations.
- Colour pastes, pigment concentrates.
- Denser cosmetic batches.
Specifications
| Max. viscosity |
5,000 mPa*s (cP) |
| Drive |
electric 400 V three-phase |
| Motor power |
1.1 kW (~1.5 HP) |
| Motor |
TEFC IP55 |
| Speed |
200 rpm — gearbox with single ratio chosen at order: 140, 200 or 280 rpm (200 most popular) |
| Speed control option |
variable frequency drive (VFD) for batches with shear-sensitive media |
| Propeller |
folding ∅350 mm, 316Ti (EC 1935/2004) |
| Shaft |
stainless steel |
| Bridge |
painted steel; 1.4301 / 1.4404 option |
| IBC compatibility |
Mauser, Schütz, Werit, Sotralentz, Ecobulk, Van Leer, Greif — DN150 |
| Lead time |
typically 2 weeks |
VFD option — when it makes sense
The factory three-speed selector covers most batches. The VFD upgrade matters when you produce resins where shear conditions affect the final product (some polyesters cure unevenly under high shear), or when you dose components into the tote gradually and need to adjust rpm as viscosity changes. If you are not sure, the three-speed default is usually fine and saves the VFD cost.
Related models
- MKE-2000 — universal entry-level for lower viscosity (under 2,000 mPa*s).
- MKE-10000 — heavy-duty for higher viscosity (up to 10,000 mPa*s).
- MKE-10000 Ex — ATEX Zone 1 version for solvent-based resins (control box mounts separately outside the zone, cheaper than Full ATEX).
- MKP-5000 — pneumatic alternative in the same viscosity range.
Full range on the IBC mixers category page.
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