Colloid mills for shearing and mixing in food processing
In food processing, achieving uniform dispersions and stable emulsions is essential for producing high-quality products. Traditional methods often result in inconsistent textures and require frequent maintenance, affecting production efficiency.
Process high-viscosity products with controlled shearing
The colloid mills from SPX Flow are advanced shearing and mixing solutions designed to produce controlled, highly sheared, and uniform dispersions and stable emulsions. These mills can handle a wide range of product viscosities with a maximum inlet pressure of 150 psig (10 bar). Notably, they offer up to 50% more flow rate with less heat compared to other mills, ensuring efficient processing. The design allows for easy adjustment with calibrated ring sets and requires no special tools, minimizing downtime. The equipment is easy to disassemble with only 7 basic parts, facilitating quick cleaning and inspection, and can even be cleaned in place. This ensures longer bearing and seal life, quieter operation, and compliance with 3-A sanitary design standards, making them ideal for food and pharmaceutical applications. The flow rates range from 6.7 to 33.3 gpm (25 to 126 l/m), suitable for various product types.
Benefits
- Handles a wide range of viscosities
- Up to 50% more flow rate with less heat
- Easy to adjust and maintain
- Compliance with 3-A sanitary standards
- Longer bearing and seal life