Industrial homogenizer for dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications

Enhance your production efficiency with a versatile high-pressure homogenizer designed to optimize fluid uniformity and stability across complex formulations, ensuring consistent quality in continuous processing environments.

Homogenizes Diverse Liquid and Slurry Products

The GEA Ariete Homogenizer 3160 is a highly versatile high-pressure homogenizer tailored for a comprehensive range of industrial applications spanning dairy, beverage, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and cosmetics. Engineered for continuous 24/7 operations, it boasts an impressive maximum pressure of up to 1,500 bar and accommodates a flow rate of up to 22,000 liters per hour. Its aseptic design and compatibility with abrasive and viscous products make it an ideal choice for demanding processing environments. The Ariete 3160 is fully automated, offering remote control capabilities for seamless integration into existing production lines. Constructed with premium materials, it ensures durability and compliance with crucial industry standards, including USDA, FDA, 3-A, ATEX, EHEDG, and cGMP. The machine reduces energy consumption through optimized components, while the modular design facilitates easy maintenance and customizable configurations, supported by over 300 options to enhance performance and reliability.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and quality across diverse applications.
  • Minimizes operational costs with reduced power, water, and lubrication usage.
  • Provides robust 24/7 performance, minimizing production interruptions.
  • Facilitates easy and contamination-free cleaning processes.
  • Ensures compliance with key industry standards, enhancing production safety.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Chemicals,Cosmetics,Dairy,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Cream,Sauces,Serums,Gels,Tomato puree,Cheese,Liquid food products,Injectable drugs,Soft drinks,Energy drinks,Yogurt,Lotions,Fruit juices,Flavored water,Milk,Suspensions,Chemical emulsions,Liquid egg products,Cosmetic creams,Dairy-based beverages,Polymer emulsions,Dressings,Emulsions
Steps before
Drying,Emulsification,Grinding
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing
Input ingredients
dairy,beverage,food ingredients,pharmaceutical compounds,chemical substances,cosmetic materials,abrasive products,viscous products
Output ingredients
homogenized dairy products,homogenized beverages,processed food items,pharmaceuticals,chemicals,cosmetics
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Pressure
100-1,500 bar
Max Flow Rate
2,100-22,000 l/h
Automation
Fully automated
Continuous processing
24/7 operation
Aseptic design
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
Fully automated
Remote control option
Available
Cleaning method
Aseptic design
Energy efficiency
Reduced operating costs
Changeover time
Easy maintenance

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm


GMP Compliance
cGMP

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Fully automated and remote control option
Customization options
More than 300 options
Aseptic design
Yes

Custom Options


Control panel type
Fully automated and remote control option
Available options
More than 300 customization options
Design customization
Aseptic design
Material Compatibility
Designed for abrasive and viscous products