Quick Take
If you need a low-cost tank for chemical and inert material duty, the Stainless Steel Chemical Mix Tank is the entry point. For dry powder blending in a modular container, the ReadCo 40 ft³ unit is a useful mid-price step. For liquid mixing with a homogenizer and jacketed heating/cooling, the Ross Mixer with 400 Liter S/S Tank adds process flexibility. If your line is built around large-volume, high-shear mixing, the A&B Process Systems 2,000-Gallon VacuShear tank is the largest equipment commitment in this group. The listed-price spread runs from the Stainless Steel Chemical Mix Tank up to the A&B VacuShear.
Listed-Price Comparison
The table below shows how the four options stack up by listed price.
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Mixer with 400 Liter S/S Tank | USD 19,500.00 | |
| ReadCo 40 ft³ Stainless CBM Containerized Batch Powder Blending/Mixing Tank | USD 5,000.00 | |
| Stainless Steel Chemical Mix Tank | USD 1,350.00 | |
| A&B Process Systems 2,000-Gallon VacuShear Mixing Tank | USD 67,500.00 |
Decision Matrix
- Compact chemical and inert-material batches: Stainless Steel Chemical Mix Tank
- Dry powder blending with quick container change-out: ReadCo 40 ft³ CBM
- Jacketed liquid mixing with homogenizer: Ross Mixer with 400 Liter S/S Tank
- Large-volume high-shear processing: A&B Process Systems 2,000-Gallon VacuShear
Product Notes
Ross Mixer with 400 Liter S/S Tank
At USD 19,500.00, this used Ross unit is the middle-upper price tier. It pairs a 400-liter stainless steel jacketed tank with a top-mounted agitator drive and a 5 HP Ross homogenizer drive, model ME 105, running on a 208-230/460V XP motor. The jacketed design supports heating or cooling, and the dish bottom and 1-inch center bottom outlet simplify draining. The open top comes with a lid, and leg supports plus side lugs keep the tank and lid stable. One limitation is that no agitator blade is included, so you will need to source a compatible blade before putting it into service. Choose this when your batches need both agitation and homogenizer capability in a stainless steel vessel.
ReadCo 40 ft³ Stainless CBM Containerized Batch Powder Blending/Mixing Tank
This used ReadCo unit is priced at USD 5,000.00 and measures 49" x 37" x 101" H. It is built as a containerized batch mixer for dry powder blending, with removable stainless steel vessels that support quick change-out and cleaning. The design uses a high-speed impeller for intimate blending and is intended to reduce batch mixing cycle times by 50% or more. That makes it a strong fit for powder blending operations that need to switch products frequently. One uncertainty is whether the unit includes the perforated guard around the top shaft; it may come with or without it. The 40 ft³ capacity gives it a solid mid-size footprint for a powder blending workcell.
Stainless Steel Chemical Mix Tank
At USD 1,350.00, this is the lowest listed price in the group. The tank is roughly 48 inches in diameter with a wall thickness of about 4 inches, and it is clean and in good condition after being used for antifreeze and inert material blending. Because it is explicitly not food grade, this is best reserved for chemical and non-food process work rather than pharma or cosmetic mixing. Its limitation is the non-food-grade designation, so do not route it into applications that demand food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade stainless construction.
A&B Process Systems 2,000-Gallon VacuShear Mixing Tank
Priced at USD 67,500.00, the A&B Process Systems VacuShear is the largest and most expensive option in this comparison. It is a used 2,000-gallon tank built for high-shear mixing, which suits pharma, cosmetic, and chemical processes that need intense dispersion and shear at production volume. The VacuShear configuration is designed for vacuum-assisted high-shear processing rather than simple agitation. For facilities with 2,000-gallon batch requirements, this is the equipment that can carry full-scale production. The trade-off is the high entry price compared with the other three tanks, which makes it a commitment best suited to operations that truly need that large-scale capacity.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
Choose the Stainless Steel Chemical Mix Tank when you want the lowest listed price and need a non-food-grade vessel for chemical or inert material work. Choose the ReadCo 40 ft³ unit when dry powder blending needs a removable container. Choose the Ross Mixer when you need jacketed heating/cooling plus a homogenizer in a 400-liter tank. Choose the A&B VacuShear when your process demands high-shear mixing at a 2,000-gallon scale and the budget supports the largest investment here.
