Disperser for Pharmaceutical Industry: Suspensions and Gels

Overview

The disperser for the pharmaceutical industry is high-performance equipment designed to break down particles and homogenize complex mixtures, being essential in the manufacture of pharmaceutical suspensions and gels. By applying high shear force, this machinery guarantees the stability of the active ingredients and the uniformity of the final product, preventing the formation of lumps and phase separation during storage.

In the production of liquid and semi-solid medicines, mixing precision is a critical quality factor. To meet this rigorous demand, the use of a Hydraulic Elevation Dispersor allows for much more efficient batch production. The column lifting system facilitates the quick change of pans, optimizing setup time between different formulations and drastically reducing the risk of cross-contamination in the production environment.

Agimix has been operating for 15 years in the industrial agitation and mixing solutions market, developing robust projects that meet the most severe sanitary requirements of the pharmaceutical sector. Our equipment is manufactured with high purity materials, such as 316L stainless steel in the contact parts, ensuring full compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP) and facilitating daily cleaning and sanitization processes.

Investing in a high rotation disperser with adequate sizing means raising the quality standard of your formulations. Whether for dispersing powders in liquids or creating stable emulsions, our engineering designs each dispersion system to deliver maximum yield, ensuring that each batch of medicine reaches the consumer with the expected efficacy and safety.

Disperser for Pharmaceutical Industry: Suspensions and Gels

Benefits and advantages

High Shear Strength

The high-speed toothed disc promotes the efficient breaking of agglomerates, ensuring perfectly homogeneous pharmaceutical formulations.

Quick Pan Change

With the Dispersor with Hydraulic Lift, the operator replaces containers in seconds, accelerating batch production.

Stainless Steel Sanitary Design

The parts in contact with the product are made of 316L stainless steel with sanitary polishing, preventing contamination and facilitating cleaning.

Process Time Reduction

The high mechanical energy transfer rate drastically reduces the dispersion time, reducing electrical energy consumption per batch.

Tailor-made Projects

We size the power and diameter of the Cowles dispersion disc according to the specific viscosity of your gel or suspension.

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.

Production Capacity (Batch) 50 to 2,000 liters
Contact Parts Material AISI 316L Stainless Steel (Sanitary Polishing)
Lifting System Hydraulic (Cylinder and Hydraulic Unit)
Impeller Type Cowles Dispersion Disc
Axis Rotation 500 to 3,000 RPM (Controlled by Frequency Inverter)
Engine Power 5 CV to 50 CV (Sized according to viscosity)
Maximum Supported Viscosity Up to 50,000 cP (Centipoise)

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Frequently asked questions

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

What is a disperser for the pharmaceutical industry?

A disperser for the pharmaceutical industry is a high shear rotating equipment used to mix, homogenize and deagglomerate solid particles in liquid media. It is essential to ensure that active ingredients are evenly distributed in the manufacture of suspensions and gels, avoiding phase separation.

How does the hydraulic lifting disperser work?

The Dispersor with Hydraulic Lifting works through a piston that raises and lowers the equipment column automatically. This allows the operator to remove the full pot and insert an empty one quickly, optimizing batch production and reducing physical effort in the production area.

What is the difference between a common agitator and a high-speed disperser?

The main difference is in the speed and type of propeller, as the high rotation disperser uses a toothed disc rotating at high speed to generate strong mechanical shear. While the common agitator only moves the fluid, the disperser is capable of breaking down solid particles and creating stable emulsions.

What materials are used in manufacturing the pharmaceutical disperser?

All parts that come into contact with the product are manufactured in 316L stainless steel, which is highly resistant to corrosion and accepts a mirror-like sanitary polish. The external structure, such as the column of the hydraulic lifting system, can be made of carbon steel with epoxy paint or completely made of stainless steel, depending on the classification of the clean room.

Is the equipment suitable for high viscosity products, such as gels?

Yes, the equipment is highly recommended for viscous products, supporting formulations of up to 50,000 cP depending on the engine size. For very dense gels, the disperser disc creates an intense radial flow that guarantees complete incorporation of the thickening polymers without forming lumps.

How is the disperser cleaned between different batches?

Cleaning is made easier by the lifting system, which allows the shaft and disperser disc to be lifted completely out of the pan. The sanitary design without sharp corners and the polishing of the 316L stainless steel allow quick washing with solvents or purified water, avoiding cross-contamination.

Does Agimix supply pans for pharmaceutical production?

Yes, Agimix manufactures and supplies stainless steel pans and reservoirs with a capacity of up to 10,000 liters to accompany the dispersion system. Containers can be equipped with casters to facilitate movement when quickly changing pans in the handling area.

Is it possible to control the stirring speed during the process?

Yes, the stirring speed is fully adjustable through a frequency inverter coupled to the control panel. This allows the operator to start mixing at low speed to incorporate the powders and then increase the speed to achieve the high shear required for final dispersion.

Disperser for Pharmaceutical Industry: Suspensions and Gels

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