Inline High Shear Mixer
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The inline mixers provide high emulsion grades and are able to pump the product thanks to their slotted head and propeller design. These mixers achieve a completely homogenised, lump-free product and prevent oxidation.
High Shear Technology for Maximum Efficiency in Industrial Processes
The inline high shear mixer is an industrial mixing solution that operates directly on the process line, generating high shear forces in liquid-solid systems to achieve homogenization. Operating on a continuous flow principle, it shortens production time, stabilizes product quality, and delivers scalable performance for high-capacity facilities.
Discover how Inline High Shear Mixer technology can enhance your production line.
Design and Features
The inline high shear mixer is a dynamic rotor-stator mixing system that operates integrated into the process line, processing the product during flow. Thanks to its compact body design, it occupies minimal space on the production line and can be easily integrated into existing facilities.
At the core of the system, a high-speed rotor operates within a stationary stator at micron-level tolerances. This narrow working gap transfers intense mechanical shear energy to the product. Interchangeable rotor-stator geometries are available for different process requirements. Disintegrating, slotted, and fine screen configurations can be selected according to viscosity, particle size, and flow characteristics.
All product-contact surfaces are manufactured from 316 stainless steel. The outer housing is protected with an industrial-grade coating suitable for tough environments. A single mechanical seal is standard; alternative sealing solutions can be applied for processes requiring higher safety levels.
An optional solid-liquid injection manifold (SLIM-type systems) enables powder raw materials to be drawn directly into the flow through vacuum effect. This structure reduces lump formation and provides rapid wetting performance.
Technical Specifications
Motor Power Range
- Production models from 1.5 HP to 200 HP
- 1 HP motor in laboratory-type systems
Electrical Specifications
- 230 / 460 Volt
- 3 Phase, 60 Hz
- Inverter duty motor option
- Explosion-proof motor configurations (Class I, Group D compliant)
Speed and Performance
- Approximately 10,000 rpm operating speed in laboratory models
- High peripheral tip speed for intense shear capacity
Pressure Rating
- Approximately 75 psig operating pressure in production models
- Approximately 45 psig operating pressure in laboratory models
Material Construction
- All product-contact parts made of 316 stainless steel
- Industrial-coated outer housing
Stator Options
- Disintegrating head
- Slotted head
- Fine screen head
What Is an Inline Mixer?
Inline mixers are mixing equipment integrated into the process line that intensively process products in flow using a rotor-stator system. The micron-level gap between the rotating rotor and stationary stator imparts high kinetic energy to the flow. This energy reduces particle size, improves phase distribution, and ensures uniform product quality throughout the entire batch.
Inline Mixer Advantages
Inline high shear mixers simultaneously provide capacity increase, quality standardization, and cost optimization. Operating in continuous flow, they accelerate production cycles and reduce process times. High shear force enables smaller particle size and improved product stability.
Energy consumption decreases, labor requirements are reduced, and total cost of ownership is optimized. Their compact design allows easy integration into existing production lines. The CIP-compatible structure meets hygienic production requirements.
How Does an Inline Mixer Work?
The inline high shear mixer operates based on a dynamic rotor-stator system integrated into the product flow line, processing the mixture during operation. The product enters the mixer housing by gravity or via a feed pump and is directed directly to the region where the high-speed rotor operates.
The rotor rotates within a stationary stator at extremely narrow tolerances. The high peripheral velocity and hydrodynamic forces generated within this narrow gap subject the product to intense shear energy. During this process:
- Particles are broken down and reduced in size,
- Solids disperse more rapidly within the liquid,
- Oil and water phases form more stable emulsions,
- Lump formation and agglomeration are minimized.
Which Industries Is It Suitable For?
Inline high shear mixers are ideal solutions for industries requiring continuous production and uniform product quality. Thanks to rotor-stator technology, they efficiently perform emulsification, dispersion, particle size reduction, and homogenization processes. Therefore, they have a broad range of industrial applications.
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