---
title: "Agitator"
industry: "Food Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "0.5-3.0 m/s tip speed, 0.1-0.8 kW power input, 10-60 RPM rotational speed"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 80
    unit: "°C"
    consequence: "Bearing seizure due to lubricant thermal breakdown at 80°C, shaft bending fatigue from excessive radial loads exceeding yield strength"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Material bridging causing torque spikes exceeding 200% rated value"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Torque-limiting clutch with 125% overload protection and anti-bridging hopper geometry"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Corrosive ingredient pH &lt;4.0 attacking 316L stainless steel"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Hastelloy C-276 coating with 0.01 mm/year corrosion rate at pH 2.0"
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manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 2858:2022 - END-SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS (DESIGNATION, NOMINAL DUTY POINT AND DIMENSIONS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/ASME B73.1-2021 - SPECIFICATION FOR HORIZONTAL END SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS FOR CHEMICAL PROCESS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 24256:2017 - AGITATORS; DEFINITIONS, MAIN DIMENSIONS, NOMINAL POWERS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Agitator

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical component within an ingredient hopper that mixes, blends, or stirs materials to prevent settling, ensure homogeneity, and facilitate material flow.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-3.0 m/s tip speed, 0.1-0.8 kW power input, 10-60 RPM rotational speed**. Failure boundary: **Bearing temperature exceeding 80°C, shaft deflection &gt;0.5 mm/m, torque &gt;150% rated value**, Mechanism: **Bearing seizure due to lubricant thermal breakdown at 80°C, shaft bending fatigue from excessive radial loads exceeding yield strength**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **L10 Bearing Life & Fatigue Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $L_{10} = (\frac{C}{P})^p$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts mechanical lifecycle before component fatigue.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| C | Dynamic Load Rating | Engineering Constant |
| P | Equivalent Dynamic Load | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Material bridging causing torque spikes exceeding 200% rated value | 8 | Shear pin failure at 450 MPa shear stress | Torque-limiting clutch with 125% overload protection and anti-bridging hopper geometry |
| Corrosive ingredient pH &lt;4.0 attacking 316L stainless steel | 8 | Pitting corrosion at &gt;0.1 mm/year penetration rate | Hastelloy C-276 coating with 0.01 mm/year corrosion rate at pH 2.0 |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Drive Coupling](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/drive-coupling.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Bearing Assembly](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/furniture-manufacturing/product/bearing-assembly.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Ingredient Hopper**, **Variable Frequency Drive**, **Material Conveyor System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Bakery Mixes, Sauce Blends, Powdered Drink Mixes  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What are the benefits of using a stainless steel agitator in food manufacturing?
**A**: Stainless steel agitators offer corrosion resistance, easy cleaning for hygiene compliance, durability for continuous operation, and are food-safe, preventing contamination in ingredient processing.

### Q: How does an agitator prevent material settling in a hopper?
**A**: The agitator's rotating mixing blades or paddles continuously stir the ingredients, disrupting static layers, ensuring even distribution, and maintaining consistent material flow to prevent clogging or separation.

### Q: What maintenance is required for an agitator's bearing assembly?
**A**: Regular lubrication, inspection for wear or contamination, and ensuring proper alignment of the drive coupling are essential to maintain efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend the agitator's lifespan in food production.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 2858:2022 - END-SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS (DESIGNATION, NOMINAL DUTY POINT AND DIMENSIONS)
- ANSI/ASME B73.1-2021 - SPECIFICATION FOR HORIZONTAL END SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS FOR CHEMICAL PROCESS
- DIN 24256:2017 - AGITATORS; DEFINITIONS, MAIN DIMENSIONS, NOMINAL POWERS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Agitator](https://cnfx.com/industry/food-manufacturing/product/agitator)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: AGITATOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: c25c5fb0
