TMXFLOW

TMXFLOW is a Turkish manufacturer of stainless steel equipment for handling liquids. Its product range includes pumps, mixing equipment, heat exchangers, valves and complete systems. The company has its own production facilities. The equipment is designed for the food industry, beverage production, the dairy industry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and the chemical sector. Steiner Ukraine supplies TMXFLOW equipment in Ukraine, providing selection and support services.

TMXFLOW equipment: what the company manufactures

The manufacturer divides its product range into five groups: pumps, mixing equipment, heat exchangers, valves and complete systems.

This configuration means that all the equipment for a single process section is sourced from a single supplier: a product feed pump, a tank agitator, a heat exchanger for heating or cooling, and valves for the piping system. This simplifies the coordination of connections and documentation for materials in contact with the product.

According to the manufacturer, the company’s partners have over 40 years’ combined experience in the design and manufacture of such equipment, and the products are manufactured at their own facilities.

TMXFLOW equipment in the Steiner Ukraine catalogue

There are seven items in the catalogue, the majority of which are mixers.

Mixers. SKD — vertical, direct-drive model for containers up to 1,500 litres. SKDS — vertical, second version. SKP — portable, suitable for containers with a capacity of 0.1–0.7 m³. IBC Tank — for 800- and 1,000-litre containers, for viscous products up to 20,000 cP. Bottom Side Entry — a side entrance for tanks up to 17 metres high.

Pumps. The SLA ECO lobe pump is a positive displacement pump designed for the gentle transfer of product with minimal shear.

Systems. Barrel drainage system — a complete solution for emptying barrels.

Other items of pumping and process equipment — in the section pumping and mixing systems and in the catalogue pumps for the food industry.

Mixers: five models for different container sizes

The five agitators in the catalogue cover five different installation scenarios, and the choice between them is determined not by power, but by where the agitator is to be installed and the viscosity of the product.

The portable SKP is clamped to the side of a small tank and can be moved between them. The vertical SKD and SKDS models are mounted on top of a stationary tank: the SKD with direct drive delivers high rotational speeds for low-viscosity media.

The IBC agitator is fitted to an 800- or 1,000-litre container. This is the only model in the range designed for viscous products — up to 20,000 cP — featuring speed control via a frequency converter and a folding propeller that fits through the container’s narrow neck.

A side-entry agitator is fitted through the wall of the tank at the bottom. It is used for large storage tanks where top-mounted installation is not possible or where the structure cannot support the weight of a long shaft. Its main purpose is to prevent the product from settling at the bottom during storage.

TMXFLOW equipment: hygienic design and materials

According to the manufacturer, the equipment is designed for processes with hygiene and sanitation requirements and is engineered to ensure safe product handling, easy cleaning and stable process operation.

This has been specifically implemented in the mixer range. Parts in contact with the product are made of AISI 316L stainless steel with a standardised surface roughness of Ra ≤ 0.8 µm, whilst for impellers, a value of Ra ≤ 0.5 µm is available. Surface roughness is of direct importance here: on a rough surface, product residues become trapped in micro-irregularities and are not washed away by the flow of the cleaning solution.

The version for IBC containers has a different material composition: the impeller and shaft are made of AISI 316, the support frame of AISI 304, and the seals are made of NBR. This meets the requirements — 316 is used where there is contact with the product, whilst 304 is sufficient for the structure.

Version for potentially explosive atmospheres

TMXFLOW agitators are available with an ATEX-compliant motor. For the side-entry agitator, the manufacturer specifically states that it is suitable for ATEG Zone 1 and Zone 2 with an explosion-proof motor.

The zone classification is determined prior to ordering. Zone 1 refers to areas where an explosive atmosphere may occur during normal operation; Zone 2 refers to areas where such an atmosphere is unlikely and of short duration. Zone 2-rated equipment must not be used in Zone 1.

Selection and service from Steiner Ukraine

When selecting mixing equipment, the choice is determined by the task rather than the power. The volume and geometry of the vessel, the viscosity of the product at operating temperature, and the desired outcome — whether to homogenise, dissolve, disperse or maintain in suspension — together determine the design, the type of working element and the method of installation.

We clarify these conditions, as well as the washdown parameters, the explosion hazard classification of the area, the availability of compressed air on site and the load-bearing capacity of the tank structure. We then determine the configuration on this basis. Next come supply, service and spare parts. Steiner Ukraine has been operating in the industrial equipment market since 2006.

FAQ

What does TMXFLOW produce?
Stainless steel equipment for handling liquids: pumps, mixing equipment, heat exchangers, valves and complete systems. Manufactured in-house.

For which sectors is TMXFLOW equipment designed?
The food sector, the drinks industry, the dairy industry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and the chemical industry.

Which TMXFLOW products are available in Ukraine?
The Steiner Ukraine catalogue features seven items: five mixers — the SKD, SKDS and SKP models, as well as those for IBC containers and with side inlets; the SLA ECO lobe pump; and a barrel drainage system.

Which mixer should I choose for my container?
For small tanks of 0.1–0.7 m³ that need to be moved between locations — the portable SKP model. For stationary tanks of up to 1,500 litres with top access — the vertical SKD model. For 800- or 1,000-litre containers — the IBC version. For large storage tanks where top-mounted installation is not possible — a side-entry agitator.

Is it possible to mix viscous foods?
The IBC container model is designed for viscosities of up to 20,000 cP. The vertical SKD and portable SKP models are designed for low-viscosity liquids.

What type of stainless steel are the agitators made from?
Parts in contact with the product — AISI 316L with a surface roughness of Ra ≤ 0.8 µm; for propellers, Ra ≤ 0.5 µm is available. In the IBC version, the propeller and shaft are made of AISI 316, whilst the frame is made of AISI 304.

Is there a version suitable for potentially explosive atmospheres?
Yes, with an ATEX-certified motor. The side-entry mixer is certified for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2.