Movable Mixing Tank for Paint, Ink & Putty: Sizes, Materials & Price Guide 2026 | POLYC
Movable Mixing Tank for Paint, Ink & Putty: Sizes, Materials & Price Guide 2026
A movable mixing tank is a stainless steel vessel on wheels that docks under a disperser, basket mill or mixer. Instead of cleaning one fixed tank between every batch, you give each color or product its own tank and move the next one into place. For paint, ink and putty producers that change formulas often, this is the simplest way to cut cleaning time and keep products from contaminating each other.
This guide explains the two main tank types, the sizes we quote, which machines they work with, and what drives the price, so you can specify the right tanks before you ask for a quote.
A 15 kW industrial disperser at a movable tank station.
Two Types of Movable Tank
| Tank Type | Sizes | Typical Use | Works With | Price Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-layer movable tank | 400L listed; other sizes on request | Room-temperature dispersion and mixing of paint, ink and putty | High speed dispersers, mixers | Entry |
| Jacketed movable tank | 300L, 500L, 1000L; other sizes on request | Heat-sensitive materials and grinding with a basket mill | Basket mills, concentric and butterfly mixers | Mid-range |
The jacket connects to cooling water. If you need heating, tell us and we will confirm the design.
Jacketed Tank Sizes
| Tank Volume | Size (Ø × Height, mm) |
|---|---|
| 300L | Ø800 × 800 |
| 500L | Ø900 × 900 |
| 1000L | Ø1100 × 1100 |
These are the sizes we build for our PZM basket mills. Other machines and custom sizes are available on request.
How to Choose the Right Tank
Many Colors, Small Batches
Give each color or product its own tank. When one batch is done, move the tank out and bring the next one in. You clean tanks away from the machine, not between every batch on the production floor.
Heat-Sensitive Materials
Grinding and high-speed dispersion add heat. If your material is sensitive to temperature, choose a jacketed tank and connect it to cooling water.
Thick Pastes and Putty
Thick material can be mixed in a mobile tank under a concentric or butterfly mixer, then pressed out with a hydraulic press-out machine. See our hydraulic discharge press guide.
Moving Tanks Around the Plant
Smaller tanks can be pushed on wheels. Larger tanks are easier to lift and place with a forklift. Tell us how your floor is laid out and we will configure the base.
Which Machines Use a Movable Tank
A movable tank docks under a machine with a hydraulic lifting column. The column raises the shaft or basket, the tank rolls in, and the machine lowers into it. On our basket mills, a clamp holds the tank in place during operation.
600L butterfly mixer docked with a mobile jacketed tank.
1200L concentric double shaft mixer docked with a jacketed tank.
500L basket mill docked with a mobile vessel.
500L paint immersion mill with a movable tank, side view.
15 kW high speed disperser with a mobile stainless mixing tank.
Tank clamping bracket and digital gauge on a 500L basket mill.
Related machines: basket mills, high speed dispersers and high viscosity mixers.
Build Details That Matter
Mirror-Polished SS304
The tanks we build for PZM basket mills are SS304 with a mirror-polished finish, which wipes clean easily between products. Other stainless grades can be discussed on request.
Sloped Bottom
A sloped bottom lets material run toward the outlet, so discharge is easier and less product is left in the tank.
Heavy-Duty Wheels
Tanks can be built with polyurethane heavy-duty wheels so a loaded tank can be moved by hand on a flat floor.
Forklift Slots
Slots at the base let a forklift lift and place the tank, which suits larger sizes and longer moves.
What Affects the Price
- Size: a larger volume means more material and a heavier build.
- Jacket: a jacketed tank costs more than a single-layer tank.
- Material grade and finish: the stainless grade and surface finish you specify.
- Wheels and forklift slots: the base design for how you move the tank.
- Number of tanks: tanks are quoted separately from the machine, so the number of colors or products you run in parallel changes the total.
- Custom sizes and fittings: special dimensions or outlets.
Built in Our Own Wuxi Factory
POLYC designs, machines, assembles and tests its equipment in a 9,000 m² factory in Wuxi, so the tank and the machine it docks with come from the same manufacturer.
POLYC's 9,000 m² manufacturing base in Wuxi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a movable mixing tank used for?
How many tanks do I need for several colors?
Should I choose a single-layer or a jacketed tank?
Can I use my own tank with a POLYC machine?
Do I need wheels or forklift slots?
What is the warranty?
Tell Us What You Run
Send us your material, batch size and the machine the tank will work with. We will recommend the tank type and size and reply within 24 hours.
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