Vacuum recirculation mill for particle size reduction
Achieve precise particle size reduction and eliminate air entrapment in your liquid suspensions with state-of-the-art vacuum recirculation milling technology, designed for faster processing times and higher product purity.
Processes and Deagglomerates High-Viscosity Liquid Formulations
The NEXGEN™ Vacuum Recirculation Mill by Hockmeyer Equipment Corporation is engineered to revolutionize particle size reduction across the biopharmaceutical, fine chemical, and coating industries. This innovative immersion mill employs rapid-flow vacuum technology, enhancing efficiency by minimizing air entrapment and ensuring purer, faster milling and deagglomeration. Capable of processing various high-viscosity liquid formulations—including dietary supplements, biotech formulations, and automotive coatings—the NEXGEN™ handles slurry viscosities up to 15,000 cps.
Its flexible design fits into batch and pilot operations, featuring compatibility with both portable and permanent tanks. Equipped with sanitary fittings, the mill facilitates quick cleanup and boasts 99% product recovery, reducing waste. It supports nanoparticle size production and offers a wide range of screen sizes to optimize throughput based on specific production needs.
Built for energy efficiency, the vacuum milling operation reduces air-induced voids, maintaining product integrity without external solvent use. Designed for tight-fitting spaces, the NEXGEN™ provides customizable engineering support to meet unique production requirements, ensuring seamless integration with existing production lines.
Benefits
- Enhances product purity by eliminating air entrapment during milling.
- Increases production efficiency with rapid processing of high-viscosity slurries.
- Minimizes waste through 99% product recovery, lowering material costs.
- Reduces cleaning time with sanitary fittings and easy disassembly.
- Adaptable for various production scales, from laboratory to full-scale operations.
- Applications
- Liquid formulations,Fine chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Biopharmaceuticals,Coating materials,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Liquid suspensions,Specialty chemicals,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Biotech formulations,Automotive coatings,Dietary supplements
- Steps before
- Pre-mixing,Slurry preparation,Initial dispersion,Degassing
- Steps after
- Product quality testing,Final formulation,Packaging,Storage
- Input ingredients
- feedstock,slurry,agglomerates
- Output ingredients
- purer dispersions,deagglomerated particles,nanoparticles
- Market info
- Hockmeyer Equipment is known for manufacturing high-quality industrial mixing and dispersion equipment. They specialize in ETO solutions for industries like paints, inks, and chemicals, renowned for innovation, reliability, and superior engineering.
- Batch Size
- Min 1 Gal,Max 400/1000 Gal
- Media Volume
- 2.25 to 46 Liters
- Nanoparticle size capability
- Yes
- Slurry Handling
- Up to 15,000 cps
- Product Recovery
- 99%
- Screen Sizes
- Wide range available
- Working mechanism
- Vacuum recirculation milling
- Integrated steps
- Particle size reduction,deagglomeration
- Air incorporation control
- Eliminates air entrapment
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Nanoparticle size capability
- Yes
- Cleaning method
- Easy cleanup,sanitary fittings
- Portability
- Designed for portability
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Designed for tight-fitting spaces
- Portability
- Portable design
- Tank compatibility
- Hook up to any tank
- Screen size range
- Wide range of screen sizes available
- Batch size
- 1 L/1 Gal to 400/1000 Gal
- Portability
- Portable or Permanent
- Batch Volume Flexibility
- Various Batch Volumes
- Screen Size Options
- Wide Range
- Ease of Cleanup
- Sanitary fittings
- Fast and easy cleanup