Electric IBC Tote Mixers
LBC-100 (1 HP) and LBC-200 (2 HP). Prewired, tested and ready to plug in.
Gear-driven electric mixers for 275–330 gallon totes
The LBC-100 and LBC-200 are US Mixers’ electric IBC mixers. Both are gear-driven for high torque at low speed — the right regime for re-suspending settled solids and blending viscous liquids in a tote — and both use the same E-400 folding impeller that passes through a standard 6″ cap.
Each mixer is factory wired and tested. It arrives with a DOL (direct-on-line) starter with overload protection, a safety interlock, and a pin-and-sleeve appliance plug matched to your supply. Clamp it on the tote, plug in, press start.
Included on every electric model
- DOL starter with overload protection, prewired
- Safety interlock wired into the control circuit — will not start unless mounted on a tote
- Pin-and-sleeve socket and matching plug (20 A) for your voltage
- Inline helical gearbox, sealed for life, filled with FDA H1 food-grade synthetic lubricant
- Fixed speed as standard; integral electronic variable speed optional
- Standard bridge: toggle clamps, forklift pockets, lifting strap, 316 SS wetted parts
Standard electric mixers are designed for indoor use in a safe area. Tell us if the mixer will operate in a classified hazardous zone.
LBC-100 vs LBC-200
| LBC-100 | LBC-200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1 HP / 0.75 kW | 2 HP / 1.5 kW |
| Drive | Gear drive, electric | Gear drive, electric |
| Output speed | 230 RPM | 246 RPM |
| Impeller | 12" E-400 folding, 4 blade | 13" E-400 folding, 4 blade |
| Shaft | 3/4" (19.05 mm) 316 SS | 3/4" (19.05 mm) 316 SS |
| Weight (approx.) | 94 lb | 115 lb |
| Typical viscosity range | Up to ~5,000 cP | ~5,000 – 15,000 cP |
| Speed control | Fixed; variable-speed option | Fixed; variable-speed option |
LBC-100 — 1 HP electric IBC mixer
The LBC-100 covers the widest range of tote-mixing duties: water-treatment chemicals, most paints and inks, solvents, dilute chemicals and polymer solutions up to roughly 5,000 cP. It is the standard choice for polymer mixing with its 12″ folding impeller. At 94 lb it is easily moved between totes by forklift or hoist.
LBC-200 — 2 HP electric IBC mixer
The LBC-200 steps up to 2 HP and a 13″ impeller for heavier products — thicker coatings, adhesives, slurries and gels from about 5,000 to 15,000 cP. Above 4,000 cP it is normally supplied with dual impellers to give full top-to-bottom turnover in the tote.
Electrical supply and plugs
All electric IBC mixers have a pin-and-sleeve socket rated at 20 A maximum and are supplied with the matching plug for your supply:
| Supply | Plug | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 120 V single phase, 60 Hz | 1P + N + G, yellow | Watertight, IP67 |
| 240 V single phase, 60 Hz | 2P + G, dark blue | Watertight, IP67 |
| 208 / 230 V three phase, 60 Hz | 3P + G, dark blue | Splashproof, IP44 |
| 460 / 480 V three phase, 60 Hz | 3P + G, red | Splashproof, IP44 |
Single-phase units are supplied watertight because splashproof surface-mount sockets are not available in those sizes. IP44 is broadly equivalent to a NEMA 3R enclosure and IP67 to NEMA 6; ask if you need a specific NEMA rating.
Wiring follows US color codes: black/white/green for 120/240 V single phase; black, red, blue hots with white neutral for 208Y/120 V; brown, orange, yellow hots with gray neutral for 480Y/277 V; green ground throughout.
Options for electric mixers
- Integral electronic variable speed drive — for shear-sensitive products or where one mixer serves several products
- Powder hopper and/or two 1" liquid inlet connections on the bridge
- Dual E-400 impellers (standard above 4,000 cP) or low-level radial impeller with long shaft
- Polypropylene or PVDF shaft and impeller for corrosive products
- Polished / electroplated wetted parts for food and pharmaceutical duties
Electric or pneumatic?
Electric is the simplest option where a suitable supply is available at the point of use: plug in and go, with fixed speed unless you specify variable. Pneumatic (air) mixers give adjustable speed as standard, weigh less, and avoid electrical equipment near the product — the usual choice where compressed air is the plant standard. Both share the same bridge, impeller and options.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run it on 120 V?
Yes — the LBC-100 and LBC-200 are available for 120 V single phase, 60 Hz, supplied with a yellow IP67 pin-and-sleeve plug.
Is variable speed standard?
No. Standard electric mixers are fixed speed. An integral electronic variable-speed drive is available as an option.
Does it need any installation?
No electrical installation beyond a suitable outlet. The starter, overload, interlock and plug are all factory fitted and tested.
What is the safety interlock?
A switch built into the bridge and wired into the motor control circuit. If the mixer is not mounted on a tote, it cannot be started.
For a quote, tell us the product, its viscosity and specific gravity, the tote size, whether you need electric or air, and the mixing objective. Our engineers will recommend the right model and impeller arrangement.
