Vacuum homogenizers for cosmeto-pharma and fine chemistry

Bring precision and efficiency to your formulation processes with advanced mixing solutions designed for developing creams, lotions, and gels, ensuring consistent texture and quality across cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

Mixes, Homogenizes, and Disperses Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Products

VMI offers a range of vacuum homogenizers and mixing equipment designed for the precise demands of cosmetic and pharmaceutical production. This equipment utilizes advanced mixing and homogenizing techniques to ensure optimal product consistency and quality across various formulations, including creams, lotions, gels, and emulsions.

The equipment is available in multiple configurations to meet the specific requirements of your production line, with capacities ranging from 5 liters for pilot testing to 20,000 liters for industrial-scale operations. It is particularly suited for mixing, dispersing, and homogenizing high-viscosity and complex formulas typical in cosmetics and specialty chemicals.

Each unit is PLC-controlled, allowing seamless integration into existing production systems, and features options for remote monitoring, enabling efficient operation management and energy optimization. VMI’s equipment is engineered with corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring compliance with GMP and FDA standards, crucial for pharmaceutical applications. For cleaning, an integrated CIP system facilitates rapid and effective contamination-free maintenance.

Customization is available, with VMI’s engineering support offering tailored solutions to fit unique operational needs, such as adjustable rotor speeds and chamber sizes, ensuring the equipment aligns with your production objectives.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and quality with precise mixing and homogenizing capabilities.
  • Offers flexibility in production with scalable capacities from lab-scale to industrial volumes.
  • Reduces operational downtime with a CIP system for quick and efficient cleaning.
  • Ensures operational efficiency and integration with PLC-controlled remote monitoring.
  • Meets regulatory standards with GMP and FDA-compliant design, vital for pharmaceutical production.

General


Applications
Specialty chemicals,Make-up,Cosmetics,Body care products,Creams,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Pharmaceutical suspensions,Serums,Gels,Ointments,Eye shadows,Perfumes,Conditioners,Powder foundations,Liquid soaps,Chemical dispersions,Fragrances,Gel formulas,Shampoo formulations,Lipstick,Liquid foundations,Sunscreen lotions,Hair conditioners,Facial creams,Moisturizers,Dental pastes,Lotion bases,Emulsions,Anti-aging creams,Body lotions
Steps before
Formulation Development,Ingredient Weighing,Pre-mixing,Ingredient Dispersion
Steps after
Quality Testing,Filling,Packaging,Labelling
Input ingredients
cosmetic ingredients,pharmaceutical ingredients,specialty chemicals,powders,mineral fillers,highly charged ingredients
Output ingredients
liquid products,semi-solid products,creams,make-up,body care products
Market info
VMI Mixing is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial mixing solutions, specializing in engineered-to-order equipment for diverse industries. They have a reputation for innovation and delivering high-quality, customized mixing systems.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
150 to 20,000 liters
Volume
From 5 liters to 20 tons
Automation
Control systems available
Mixing Configuration
Customizable
Batch size
5 to 50 liters (Pilot Vacuum Homogenizer)
150 to 20,000 liters (Production Vacuum Homogenizers)

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Homogenization,Mixing
Integrated steps
Testing,Production
CIP/SIP
CIP available
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
PLC controlled
Energy efficiency
Optimized for efficiency

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product type
Cosmetics / Pharmaceuticals / Chemicals
Mixing environment
Laboratory / Industrial

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Variable
Volume range
5 to 20,000 liters
Tank shape
Cylindrical,with or without conical bottom
Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Agitator size
10 to 200,000 liters capacity
Discharge method
Bottom discharge
Adjustability
Liftable mixers available
Planetary mix
Yes,for high viscosity products

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI / PLC-based
Integration possibilities
Standalone / Integrated into production line
Vacuum capability
Available in planetary mixers and vacuum homogenizers
Capacity range
From 5 liters to 20,000 liters
Adjustability
Liftable mixers with adjustable volume
Configuration flexibility
Several configurations for different plant layouts
Process adaptation
Adaptable to various production requirements
Automation level
High-performance mixing installations
Pressure capability
Available in planetary mixers