Jensen Mixer Components
The Phoenix Propeller
15 years of Computational Fluid Dynamics research. Investment cast. Dynamically balanced to ISO 1940-G6.3. The most thoroughly engineered propeller available on any side entry tank mixer.
Engineered for Petroleum Tank Mixing
Tank mixer performance is fundamentally dependent on propeller design and efficiency. The Jensen Phoenix Propeller is the result of over 15 years of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) research combined with extensive real-world field testing in petroleum storage and blending applications.
Unlike generic propellers adapted from other industries, the Phoenix was designed specifically for the demands of side entry tank mixing — optimizing thrust, flow, and power consumption across the full range of crude oil, fuel oil, and refined product applications.
Every Phoenix Propeller is individually pitched at the factory to draw 90% of available motor horsepower for your specific application. The result is higher thrust, increased flow, and maximum utilization of available power — without any field adjustment required.
Quick Specifications
- Construction
- Investment cast
- Balance Standard
- ISO 1940-G6.3 dynamic balance
- Blade Count
- 3-blade marine type
- Pitch Setting
- Variable — factory set per application
- HP Utilization
- 90% of available motor HP
- Available Diameters
- 20", 23", 26", 29", 32", 35"
- Compatible Series
- 400, 500, 600, 800, 900
What Sets the Phoenix Apart
Four engineering principles that make the Phoenix the most efficient propeller in its class.
15 Years of CFD Research
The Phoenix Propeller is the result of over 15 years of Computational Fluid Dynamics research and real-world field testing — engineered from the ground up for maximum efficiency in petroleum tank mixing applications.
Investment Cast Construction
Each Phoenix Propeller blade is investment cast for superior dimensional accuracy and surface finish. The casting process produces a stronger, more consistent blade profile than fabricated alternatives.
Dynamically Balanced to ISO 1940-G6.3
Every Phoenix Propeller is dynamically balanced to ISO 1940-G6.3 standards before leaving the factory. This eliminates vibration, reduces bearing wear, and extends the service life of your mixer.
Variable Pitch for Maximum Efficiency
The Phoenix Propeller features a variable pitch design that is individually set at the factory to draw 90% of available motor horsepower for your specific application — delivering more thrust and flow per horsepower than any fixed-pitch alternative.
Key Advantages
- Individually pitched to draw 90% of available motor HP for the given application
- Three-blade marine type design for maximum thrust and flow
- Factory-set pitch/diameter ratio — no field adjustment required
- More efficient than competitive propellers in every horsepower range
- Can be installed through most standard manways without removing the prop from the mixer shaft
- No need to enter the tank during installation
- Investment cast blades for superior strength and dimensional consistency
- Dynamically balanced to ISO 1940-G6.3 — minimal vibration, extended bearing life
- Available in six standard diameters: 20", 23", 26", 29", 32", and 35"
- Compatible with all Jensen mixer series (400, 500, 600, 800, 900)
Manway Diameter Required to Insert Propeller
Minimum manway inside diameter (inches) required based on propeller size and shaft diameter. The Phoenix can be inserted through most standard manways without removing the propeller from the shaft.
| Shaft Dia. | 20" | 23" | 26" | 29" | 32" | 35" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| 5" | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| 6" | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| 7" | 16 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| 8" | 16 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
All values in inches (minimum manway inside diameter).
Available Propeller Diameters
Optimal diameter is selected at the factory based on your tank dimensions, fluid properties, and available horsepower.
Compatible Mixer Series
Need Propeller Sizing Help?
Our engineers will select the optimal Phoenix Propeller diameter and pitch for your specific tank dimensions, fluid properties, and available horsepower.