Pilot plant homogenizer for immiscible liquids
Streamline your R&D with precise homogenization, allowing you to test and perfect formulations on a small scale before full production, ensuring consistent, high-quality end products for your market-ready processes.
Homogenizes and Emulsifies Liquids for Pilot Projects
The Pilot 4T Homogenizer from APV is a versatile solution designed for precise homogenization and emulsification in R&D and pilot-scale environments. This compact unit offers full production capabilities with adjustable flow rates from 20 to 600 lph, featuring a three-plunger design for smooth, stable operation. Ideal for the food, dairy, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, it enables the creation of products like plant-based milks, vitamin concentrates, and skin serums.
The equipment operates on the principle of forcing liquids at high pressures through a narrow gap to achieve particle size reduction and stable emulsions. With its integrated variable speed drive and PLC options, it facilitates seamless integration into existing systems, offering manual or touchscreen controls for ease of use.
Constructed with high-grade duplex stainless steel and optional tungsten carbide, Stellite, or ceramic valves, the Pilot 4T ensures durability and chemical resistance. It adheres to 3A and FDA standards, featuring CIP/SIP cleanability to uphold hygiene and reduce maintenance downtime. The modular design supports customization and scalability, making it an excellent choice for developing innovative products in pilot plant settings.
Benefits
- Enhances product consistency with precise particle size control and emulsification.
- Adapts to diverse production needs with adjustable flow rates and modular design.
- Minimizes operational costs through efficient use of energy and resources.
- Maintains high hygiene standards with CIP/SIP cleanability and FDA-compliant materials.
- Simplifies scalability and innovation for pilot-scale and R&D projects.
- Applications
- Cream,Food and ingredients,Biotechnology,Fine chemicals,Pet food,Nutraceuticals,Creams and lotions,Milk,Plant-based drinks and food,Plant-based alternatives,Biopharmaceuticals,Chemical,Dairy powders,Yogurt,Baby food,Fruit juice,Dairy,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Plant-based milk (such as almond milk or soy milk),Moisturizing creams,Protein powders,Fruit smoothies,Vaccines,Flavored milks,Skim milk powder,Insulin,Infant formula,Doggy treats,Probiotic drinks,Cheese,Vitamin concentrates,Energy drinks,Yogurt drinks,Milkshakes,Skin serums,Protein bars
- Steps before
- Purification,Emulsification,Grinding,Heat Transfer,Mixing,Blending
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packing,Drying,UHT Processing,Particle Size Adjustment
- Input ingredients
- immiscible liquids,oil,water
- Output ingredients
- emulsion,smoother emulsions,finer emulsions,uniform emulsions,creams,lotions
- Market info
- SPX Flow is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in fluid handling and processing solutions. They are recognized for innovation, reliability, and providing efficient solutions across diverse industries, including food, beverage, and industrial markets.
- Flow rate
- 20 to 600 LPH
- Pressure range
- Up to 700 bar
- Plunger count
- 3
- Drive type
- Built-in variable speed drive
- Automation
- Manual or PLC-controlled
- Dimensions (Standard Machine)
- 750 x 660 x 850 mm
- Dimensions (Mounted on Frame)
- 750 x 745 x 1460 mm
- Net Weight
- 275 kg
- Gross Weight
- 395 kg
- Connections
- 20 mm | 3/4" Tri-clamp
- Power
- 4 kW | 5.4 HP
- Capacity
- Up to 600 LPH
- Pressure unit
- Up to 8700 PSI
- Working Mechanism
- Positive displacement pump with homogenizing valve
- CIP/SIP
- CIP or SIP cleanability
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Pilot or small-scale production
- Automation level
- Manual or touchscreen PLC
- Adjustable Flow Rates
- 20 to 600 lph
- Remote Operation
- Interface to plant control systems
- Flow Rate Control
- Variable speed drive
- Stage Operation
- Single or two-stage
- Control Panel Type
- Manual or touchscreen
- Integration
- Plug and play
- Stability Design
- Three-plunger design
- Cleanability
- CIP / SIP
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High-grade duplex stainless steel
- Biological compatibility
- Standard FDA product contact materials
- Abrasion resistance
- High-efficiency hard-wearing tungsten carbide,Stellite or ceramic homogenizing valves
- Dimensions (L x W x H) Standard Machine
- 750 x 660 x 850 mm
- Dimensions (L x W x H) Mounted on Frame
- 750 x 745 x 1460 mm
- Dimensions (L x W x H) Packed in Crate
- 1360 x 1050 x 1300 mm
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Flow rate range
- 20 to 600 lph
- Number of Plungers
- 3
- Connections
- 20 mm | 3/4" Tri-clamp
- Control panel type
- Manual / Touchscreen PLC
- Integration possibilities
- Interface to plant control systems
- Modular design
- Easy-to-add stages
- Discharge method
- High-pressure discharge connection
- Optional materials for valves
- Tungsten carbide,Stellite,Ceramic