Bottom entry mixers for high viscosity products
When dealing with high viscosity products such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food items, standard mixing methods can struggle to deliver uniform consistency and effective ingredient integration.
High shear homogenization with bottom entry design
The Silverson Bottom Entry mixer is designed to provide high shear homogenization for high viscosity products. This mixer fits into the bottom or side of a mixing vessel and is often used with a slow-speed anchor stirrer or scraper unit. The unique design incorporates a multistage mixing/shearing mechanism that draws materials through a specially designed workhead. High speed rotor blades generate powerful suction, driving materials into the center of the workhead where they are milled between the rotor and stator before being rapidly projected to the vessel sides. This ensures uniform distribution and effective homogenization. It suits high viscosity products but can also handle low viscosity products for wetting out powders. These mixers meet cGMP and USDA requirements and feature easy-to-clean, clean-in-place (CIP) design. Available in capacities ranging from 5 to 2000 gallons, with parts constructed from 316L stainless steel. Options include TEFC, washdown duty, and explosion-proof motors, as well as single or double mechanical shaft seals. Operating pressures from full vacuum up to 150psi are supported.
Benefits
- Achieves uniform consistency for high viscosity products
- Supports a range of viscosities and product types
- Complies with cGMP and USDA requirements
- Easy to clean with CIP design
- Versatile motor and sealing options for different environments