High Shear Mixing Tank are a technological revolution in the field of blending and mixing products that don’t easily undergo homogenization. This equipment features high speed impellers designed to produce high shear that allows for quick dispersion, emulsification and size reduction. Suitable for use in cosmetics, pharmacy, food and beverage, and chemicals –these tanks comes handy in applications that require high intensity blending.
Material Composition of the High Shear Mixing Tank
Recognizing that excessive centrifugal forces can be harmful, high shear mixing tanks are manufactured with high quality materials for endurance, growth and retention of quality and adherence to industrial standards.
- Stainless Steel (304/316L): For robust chemical resistance, most tanks are made in stainless steels, either 304 or 316L grade. This use minimizes the chances of providing a chemical environment that is conducive for corrosion to develop.
- FDA and GMP Compliant Materials: focusing on food and pharmaceutical purposes, the materials are consistent with specific regulatory needs to enhance the safety of the product and its standard.
- Polished interior and exterior: These tanks feature a polished surface, ensuring minimal residues and bacterial growth, which are favorable for cleaning and sanitation.
- Other Material Options: Different coatings or alloys that aid in chemical resistance can also be applied to these tanks, depending on the requirements.
Responsibilities of Mixing Equipment High Shear Mixing
High Shear Mixing Tanks have numerous distinguishing features along with improved design that guarantees high mixing and product quality.
- High RPM Rotor and Stator Driven Shear Mechanism
The rotor-stator mechanism enables the system to provide a high shearing force, thus getting the job of dispersion and particle reduction done quite easily.
This feature is very important for dispersion of emulsions, suspensions or their mixtures.
- Adjustable Motor Speed
As the speed is adjustable, the tank enables timely and precise adjustment of the mixing intensity.
This feature is suitable for working with a thin liquid to thicker semi-solid formulations.
- Adjustable Mixing Impellers
Custom impeller designs are available for High Shear Mixing Tanks to achieve certain mixing requirements.
For shear sensitive formulations of different types, radial and axial flow impellers can be used.
- Temperature Control System
The correct temperature zone can be maintained through jacket heating or cooling systems if required.
Maintaining the correct temperature is extremely important for certain processes, as in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
- Sealing and Vacuum System
Seal and vacuum-tight systems are important as they are suitable for formulations that are easily oxidized or contaminated.
Additionally, nitrogen-purging systems are installed to stop the oxidation of these tanks.
- Polished Work, Work-Both Interiors and Exteriors of the Tank
By doing animation on both inner and outer surfaces of the tank, the risks of contamination are significantly controlled, and cleaning has been made much easier.
Capabilities of High Shear Mixing Tanks
Due to their ability to manage a variety of mixing intensities as well as the consistency of the end product, High Shear Mixing Tanks can be used in different industries.
- Medicine Requirements
Suspensions and emulsions together gels are constantly being mixed by high shear mixing tanks as present day storms are taking place in high shear mixing tanks.
With the tanks ensuring the proper mix of the active pharmaceutical ingredients, the effectiveness and the consistency of the mix is guaranteed.
- Food/ Dairies or Beverage
Dressing emulsions or even sauces are blended using dairy products by the high shear mixing tanks employed in the foo d or dairies/ beverage industry.
FDA endorsed materials are employed in these tanks, making them easier for food security as these tanks adhere to regulations set by sanitation.
- Beauty and Personal Care Products
High shear mixing gets the best out of mixing lotions, creams or shampoos, as a smooth texture would require a good mixing procedure to follow suit.
Due to practical reasons akin to those stated above, lack of proper mixing will lead to a product well that is only mediocre.
- Chemical or Petroleum Industry
Powdered liquids are effective when blended together with tank tools, as they keep viscous in vars utilizing these tanks whilst producing chemicals.
Common examples would be paint or ink blending, adhesives, or polymers.
- Biotechnology
Biotechnology deals with high risk and as such, safety containment requirements are often met by these tanks’ vacuum compatible and sealed construction.
High shear mixing tanks are also crucial for blending cell culture media and biochemicals.
Customization Options: 100 to 30,000 Liter Capacities
Our High Shear Mixing Tanks are formed in customizable volumes which vary from thirty thousand to one hundred liters, enabling production of both small batches and large quantities. The customization includes:
- Impeller Design: Customizable impellers that are to product viscosity and shear thickness.
- Agitator Speed Controls: Variable speed drives of required precision for the required viscosity of different products, etc.
- Jacketed Options: The usage of heating or cooling jackets on the mating surfaces based on what the process temperature requirements are.
- Sealing Mechanisms: Incorporating custom seals with vacuum functions, for sensitive processes.
- Automation and Integration: Automation of processes via control panels and integration with SCADA systems.
Frequently Asked Questions about High Shear Mixing Tanks
Q1: What materials are high shear mixing tanks made of?
For most of the cases these tanks are constructed out of steel, most of the time 316L or 304 stainless steel, due to its ruggedness, resistance to chemicals, and edible safe properties.
Q2: Can these tanks handle high-viscosity products?
Absolutely, high shear mixing tanks are specifically designed to process a range of viscosity, thus even thick formulations can be processed easily.
Q3: How does a high shear mixing tank differ from a standard tank?
High shear mixing tanks are equipped with a rotor-stator system which is an integral part in generating high shear forces something which standard mixing tanks do not have that’s how they’re emulsifying, dispersing and achieving finer particles.
Q4: Can you provide customization based on the specific industrial use?
Certainly. We have various capacity customization options based on the industrial standard we are targeting. Customization includes impellers, temperature control systems, sealing solutions, and volume to name a few.
Q5: Do high shear mixing tanks require extensive cleaning?
The answer to this is yes as most of them have polished surfaces which do not require too much time to clean and have the capability of undergoing a CIP (Clean-in-Place) process, in other words they are easy to clean and disinfect.
Q6: What is the range of capacity for which the tanks are available?
We provide tanks that vary in volume from 100 liters to about 30,000 liters depending on the quantity which you stress upon during the talk.
Find your High Shear Mixing Tank
Mixing of various substances is a common requirement for many industries and for that high shear mixing tanks offer efficient and accurate results. They can be used in pharmaceutical, food industries and many more. The mixing quality is outstanding and tanks are robust, flexible, and easy to use. The tanks can be designed from 100 to 30,000 liters since we want the consumers to be able to carry out all the processes that are needed.
Call us today and learn more about our high shear mixing requirements in order to assist you in easily improving your production processes!
