THE MIXER

THE MIXER

The function of the mixer is to steer up the chemical constituents of the soap mixture together to ensure a thorough chemical reaction.
Two main types of mixers are available, they include;
I. Manual Mixer
II. Automated Mixer
The former requires human efforts for its operation while the latter operates with the aid of electricity and some mechanical devices. The design and capacity of the manual and automated mixers vary.
Below are the major differences between manual and automated mixer.

Differences between Manual and Automated Mixers

Manual Mixer Automated Mixer
• Low cost • High cost
• Operation is tedious and time wasting • Operation is easy; saves time and energy
• Low volume of production • Large volume of production
• Mixture is not perfect except with greater effort • Perfect mixture with less effort
• Low turn over on production • High turn over on production


NOTE: Machines and containers made of aluminum are not appropriate for soap production because caustic soda reacts chemically with aluminum. From the knowledge of chemistry, when aluminum foil reacts with caustic soda, the aluminum foil dissolves instantaneously. Hence, the soap compound formed will contain aluminum impurities, thereby altering the chemical composition of the final product; which implies a bad product.