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NovAseptic Mixer
Tank Plate Welding Guide
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Contents
Tools and Parts Required ...............................................................................................................7
Cutting a Hole for Tank Plate ..........................................................................................................7
Welding Procedure .........................................................................................................................9
Installation Checklist .....................................................................................................................14
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This guide provides general installation guidelines.

For specific applications, contact your local Millipore Cutting a Hole for
representative.
Tank Plate
Tools and Parts
Before Cutting the Hole
Required Complete all welding (e.g. tank outlet valves,
! sensor adaper connections, sample ports, etc.) on
the inner, bottom basin before making the hole for
User Supplied Tools
the tank plate.
Tool Description Any welding in close proximity to a welded tank
NovAseptic Gauge 1 plate may warp the tank plate.
Catalogue no. G91-#
Dimension X in the following illustration shows the
NovAseptic Gauge 2 displacement from the center axis of the motor. Note that
Catalogue no. G92-# the axis of the motor is not centered. Extra space under
the tank is required.

Box wrench

Allen wrench

Heat sink
Cat. no. G94-#
X
Grinding tool
NovAseptic Mixer Dimension X
Size (mm)
Polishing tool GMP 50 30
GMP 100 30
GMP 500 30
Parts GMP 1000 45
GMP 2000 50
Part Description GMP 5000 50
Male Bearing GMP 10000 63
Catalogue no. GM#/24 GMP 20000 70
GMP 30000 72

1. Position the tank plate properly for correct mixing.

Before cutting the hole in the vessel for the tank plate,
ensure the following:
• Follow local pressure regulations for the actual
vessel.

• Do not position the tank plate hole too close to

other welds in the vessel.
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• Weld the tank plate no more than 30° off the
horizon. If the vessel is steeper than 30°, a thicker
tank plate is required (consult your Millipore
representative).
Before Welding the Tank Plate
All welding work must be performed by a welder
authorized according to the applicable pressure code.
1. Before welding, ensure the following:

max 30 • The threads are not damaged.

• The heat number on the tank plate is identical with

the number on the vessel manufacturing drawing
and the material certificate of the tank plate
according to the local pressure code.
Cutting the Hole • Weld the tank plate flush with the inner,
bottom basin surface to ensure proper alignment.
Vessel Diameter
R1 W • Mount the tank plate on the outside of the vessel.
Place the tank plate in a position where interference
between the drive unit and other equipment on the
outside of the vessel will not occur.

• Allow sufficient space beneath the vessel to mount

the drive unit. When assembling and dissasembling
the drive unit from the tank plate, turn the drive
L A unit 0° to 15° from its original position, depending
upon mixer model:
1. Cut the hole in the vessel, while ensuring the following:
For the GMP 50-500
• The distance (W) between the seam of the tank
plate and any other weld must comply with vessel
pressure codes.

• Cutting the hole close to the center of the

vessel may cause unintended mixing patterns.
Position the tank plate according to the vessel
manufacturing drawing. Follow these guidelines
for the appropriate distance from the center: approx. 15°

Vessel Diameter A
< 1000 mm 0.5 x L
≥ 1000 mm 0.3 to 0.5 x L Note: GMP 50, 100, 500, 1000 & 2000 are
mounted with a locking pin fitting. When install-
ing the drive unit, orient the tank plate such that
• Cut the hole in a position where interference
the drive unit is secured into position with the
between the mixing head and other welded
locking pin before tightening the bolts.
objects inside the vessel will not occur.
For the GMP 1000, 2000
• Grind the outer edge of the hole to a 45° angle
sloping outwards to create a weld groove. Leave a
straight edge of approximately 2 mm on the inner
edge.
2 mm

approx. 10°
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Note: GMP 50, 100, 500, 1000 & 2000 are

mounted with a locking pin fitting. When install- Welding Procedure
ing the drive unit, orient the tank plate such that
GMP 50 does not require a heat sink. Go to Step 4 to
the drive unit is secured into position with the
locking pin before tightening the bolts. begin welding procedures.

For the GMP 5000, 10000, 20000, 30000 1. Tack weld the Tank Plate from inside the vessel in the
following order: Point A, B, C, D (as shown below).
The tank plate welding edge must be aligned with the
vessel welding edge.

0°
A
B
A
B

A B
A

C A
C
B D D

2. Attach the heatsinks:

For the GMP 100-500 (HS T60, USM T60), attach on

the inside of the vessel only.

4 Nm
3 lb ft
2
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For the GMP 1000-2000, attach on both sides of the 4. Tack weld the tank plate from outside the vessel at
tank plate. points 1 through 12. Cool with air after welding each
point.
GMP 1000-2000
1

4 Nm
AIR
3 AIR

3 lb ft
2

2 1
AIR 1
AIR 4
3
AIR
A C A C
2 Nm
AIR 2
1.5 lb ft 2 1 2 1
3
D B D B
For the GMP 5000-30000 (HS T260, USM T260), attach 4
on both sides of the tank plate. 3 3 7 3 7 11 3 7
A C A C A C A C
5 5 5 10 5 10
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
6 6 9 6 9 6
D B D D B D B
4 8 4 8 4 8 4 12
1
5. Weld the tank plate from outside the vessel in
4 Nm segments 1-16. Cool with air after welding each
3 lb ft
segment to prevent tank plate from warping.
Repeat welding in segments 1-16 until weld groove is
flush with the surface.


A I R A I R

"*3


4 Nm
2
3 lb ft

3. Apply protective gas.

PROTECTION
GAS

! Cool with air to ~40 °C (104 °F) between each weld

to avoid deformations on tank plate and welding
flange. Warpage will cause the mixer to malfunction.
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6. Weld the tank plate from inside the vessel in segments

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1 through 16, filling any imperfections in the weld seam.

Cool with air after welding each point to prevent tank
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7. When the tank plate has cooled to room temperature,
remove the heatsink from both sides of the tank plate.
8. Grind and polish welds by following these steps:
a. Smooth the welds using the grinding tool.
b. Polish the surface using the polishing tool.
c. Confirm that all the welds are smooth and
polished; repeat steps a and b if necessary.



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9. Check the tank plate inside for deformations using the

NovAseptic Gauge 1 tool. Spin the tool inside the tank
plate and ensure that it rotates smoothly.

10. Using the NovAseptic Gauge 2 tool and male bearing,

check the tank plate for deformations by following
these steps:
a. Check that the threads are free of debris and
mount the male bearing on the tank plate.
b. Mount the gauge on the male bearing.
c. Spin the gauge, ensuring that it rotates smoothly.


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Installation Checklist
To ensure correct installation, before using the mixer make sure to complete each step in this checklist, and check the
applicable box. Note all cautions and warnings in the installation section of this manual.

Before Installing the Tank Plate

Complete
1 Cut the hole for the tank plate and ensure proper placement. yes no
2 Verify that the heat number on the tank plate matches the material certificate. yes no
Verify that the catalogue number of the tank plate matches the catalogue number referenced on
3 yes no
the vessel manufacturing drawing.
4 Ensure that the tank plate is positioned to allow mounting and removal of the drive unit. yes no

Weld the Tank Plate

Complete
1 Tack weld the tank plate from inside the vessel. yes no
For GMP 100–500, position the heatsink on the inside of the vessel. yes no
n/a
2
For GMP 1000–30000, position the heatsink on both sides of the tank plate. yes no
n/a
3 Apply protective gas. yes no
4 Tack weld the tank plate from outside the vessel. yes no
5 Weld the tank plate from outside the vessel. yes no
6 Weld the tank plate from inside the vessel. yes no
7 Remove the heatsink from the tank plate. yes no
8 Check for thread deformation and debris. yes no
9 Check the tank plate for deformations; use NovAseptic Gauge 1 tool. yes no
10 Check the tank plate for deformations; use NovAseptic Gauge 2 tool and the male bearing. yes no
11 Grind and polish the welds manually before the vessel is electropolished. yes no
12 Inspect the tank plate for scratches, marks, and damage. yes no
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