What are the different types of powered mixing paddles?
What are the different types of
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Plasterer’s quick mix paddles |
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This mixing paddle is commonly used for stirring plaster, mixing aggregate and other materials. Its design means it fits any conventional 3 jaw chuck. | |||
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A 3 jaw chuck is a specialised type of clamp ideal for holding an object such as a mixing paddle. It is most commonly used to hold a rotating tool such as a drill bit or an electric powered mixing paddle. | |||
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Here is the plasterer’s quick mix paddle being used to mix plaster. | |||
Paint mixing paddles |
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Suitable for mixing 1 to 5kg of paint as it has a low splash mix action because it has flat blades which mix paint smoothly and constantly from bottom to top.
It also had a shank making ideal for use in a power drill of at least 400w. Other common paint mixing paddles come with a variety of shank sizes and also some contain M14 thread. |
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Paint mixing paddle being used. | |||
Mixing paddles |
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This paddle is commonly used for mixing adhesives, artex, screed, mortar, plaster, paste and paint.
Artex is a type of coating for surfaces, commonly used for decorating ceilings. The Artex allows you to add a texture if you wish. Screed is sand and cement, a thin layer that can be poured on top of structural concrete or insulation. Finishing materials can be applied on top or it can be left bare. |
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Here is the mixing paddle doing its job. | |||
Multi mixer quick mixes |
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The multi mixer quick mix is used for mixing paint, adhesives and fillers. As it looks like the mixing paddle above it performs the same mixing action, however, contains a smaller head. It is a cheaper version that can only mix less viscous materials. | |||
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The multi mixer quick mix paddle design performing its job. | |||
Mixing paddles (Hoop) |
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For mixing large volumes of tile adhesive, plaster and other setting materials because of its steel design.
It has a thick steel shaft and four thick hoops that can perform a smooth even whisk action, meaning it can keep a constant mix without having to lift the large volumes of material bottom to top. |
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This is the hoop head shaped mixing paddle in action. | |||
