High Shear Pump for Laboratory: Rapid Homogenization

Overview

The high shear laboratory pump is equipment designed for the rapid homogenization of samples, emulsification and dispersion of particles on a small scale. This system works by forcing the fluid through a rotor-stator assembly with minimum tolerances, generating intense mechanical and hydraulic shear. It is the ideal solution for research and development centers that require absolute precision when formulating new products.

In the laboratory environment, the demand for scalable and reproducible results is constant. Using a High shear pump guarantees excellent lump breaking and process recirculation, accurately simulating the conditions that the product will face in the industrial production line. This significantly reduces bench time and streamlines the transition from testing to large-scale manufacturing.

Agimix has been in the industrial agitation and mixing solutions market for 15 years, supplying agitators, tanks, reactors, mixers, dispersers and related equipment serving the industry in general. Our line aimed at laboratories delivers the same robustness as industrial equipment, ensuring durability and efficiency in reducing particle size and creating perfectly stable emulsions.

Whether for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food or chemical industry, high-performance homogenization is crucial. Our laboratory pumps are made of high quality stainless steel, facilitating cleaning and avoiding cross-contamination between test batches. The result is a continuous mixing process that is highly reliable for the most demanding formulations on the market.

Benefits and advantages

Ultrafast Homogenization

The rotor-stator system guarantees a dramatic reduction in process time, delivering perfect emulsions and dispersions in minutes.

Superior Lump Breaking

The High shear pump is specifically designed for lump breaking and process recirculation, eliminating difficult agglomerates.

Robust Sanitary Construction

Made from 316L stainless steel on the parts in contact with the product, it facilitates cleaning and prevents any risk of cross-contamination.

Reliable Scalability

The results obtained on the bench are easily replicable in the industry, saving resources and avoiding failures in production scheduling.

Suitability for Your Project

Our laboratory solutions have rotation and flow adjustment, allowing full control over the shear rate for different formulations.

Technical specifications

These specifications are not fixed for every piece of equipment: they represent possibilities available on some of the listed models. Contact our sales team to confirm the information and the ideal configuration for your operation.

Processing capacity 1 to 50 liters per minute (depending on viscosity)
Contact material AISI 316L stainless steel
Rotation speed 3,000 to 10,000 RPM (with frequency inverter)
Type of seal Single or double mechanical seal (sanitary standard)
Engine power 0.5 to 3 CV (laboratory scale)
Connections Tri-Clamp or SMS (sanitary standard)
Main application Lump breaking and process recirculation
Surface finish Sanitary polishing (Ra less than 0.8 micrometers)

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers to the most common questions about this equipment and its application.

What is a high shear laboratory pump?

The high shear laboratory pump is an in-line mixing equipment that uses a rotor-stator assembly to crush, disperse and emulsify fluids on a small scale. It is essential for creating homogeneous and stable mixtures during the development of new products, simulating factory conditions.

What is the high shear pump for on the R&D bench?

It is mainly used for clump breaking and process recirculation in test samples. By forcing the liquid through small openings at high speed, the pump generates intense mechanical shear that reduces particle size and ensures formulation stability.

What is the difference between a common mechanical agitator and a high shear pump?

The main difference is in the energy applied to the mixture, as the high shear pump acts much more aggressively in breaking down particles than a conventional agitator. While the agitator only moves the fluid, the pump's rotor-stator system performs the emulsification and forced homogenization of the product.

How does the rotor-stator system work in these pumps?

The system works through a rotor that rotates at very high speed inside a fixed stator, creating a strong suction that pulls the fluid to the center of the head. The material is then centrifugally expelled through the stator grooves, undergoing a mechanical and hydraulic cut that disintegrates agglomerates.

Is it possible to scale laboratory results to industrial production?

Yes, the results obtained with our laboratory pump are perfectly scalable for large equipment. By maintaining the same peripheral speed and rotor-stator geometry, the process engineer is able to predict the behavior of the fluid and guarantee safe production scheduling.

Which industries most use high shear pumps in the laboratory?

The cosmetic, pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries are the biggest users of this equipment for research and development. They depend on the High shear pump to create creams, ointments, sauces and suspensions with perfect texture and no lumps.

Can laboratory high shear pump process high viscosity products?

It can process medium to high viscosity fluids, provided the system is configured correctly with the aid of a positive feed pump if necessary. For extremely thick products, continuous recirculation ensures that the entire mass passes through the shear head until it reaches the desired homogeneity.

How is the equipment cleaned after testing?

Cleaning is facilitated by the sanitary design and 316L stainless steel construction, allowing cleaning fluids (CIP) to pass directly through the system. This ensures complete removal of residues and prevents cross-contamination between different samples in the laboratory environment.

High Shear Pump for Laboratory: Rapid Homogenization

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