Colloid mills for shearing and mixing in food processing
Optimize your liquid formulations with precise colloid mills, enhancing product uniformity and stability through controlled shearing and mixing, critical for high-quality end-products like creamy sauces and smooth personal care items.
SPX FLOW’s colloid mills are engineered for precision shearing and emulsifying of liquid formulations, ideal for food, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. Known for robust construction and efficient operation, they process viscosities up to 150 psig at adjustable flow rates of 6.7 to 33.3 gpm. The mills’ design ensures quick disassembly for easy cleaning, while their 3-A sanitary compliance guarantees safe processing for food and pharmaceutical applications. These mills support high-speed operations with minimal heat generation, extending seal life and reducing energy consumption. Custom options include various materials to meet specific resistance requirements.
Benefits
- Maximizes productivity with continuous high-speed processing.
- Enhances product consistency with precise shearing and homogenization.
- Minimizes downtime with easy in-place cleaning and quick assembly.
- Extends operational lifespan with independent shaft and bearing adjustments.
- Ensures safety and hygiene with 3-A sanitary design compliance.
- Applications
- Sauces,Beverage processing,Liquid formulations,Personal care products,Dairy processing,Food processing
- End products
- Ketchup,Hair conditioner,Fruit smoothies,Salad dressings,Cream cheese,Face cream,Yogurt drinks,Mustard,Flavored milk drinks,Liquid eggs
- Steps before
- Emulsification,Mixing,Pre-mixing
- Steps after
- Homogenization,Sterilization,Filling,Packing
- Input ingredients
- salad dressing,mayonnaise,liquid egg,tomato based sauces,personal care products,lotions,creams
- Output ingredients
- uniform dispersions,stable emulsions
- Pressure Limit
- 150 psig (10 bar)
- Flow Rate
- 6.7 to 33.3 gpm (25 to 126 l/m)
- Product Viscosity
- Wide range,adjusted by flow rate
- Heat Generation
- Less heat than other mills
- Design
- 3-A sanitary design
- Part Count for Disassembly
- 7 basic parts
- Working mechanism
- Shearing/mixing forces
- Flow rate
- 6.7 to 33.3 gpm (25 to 126 l/m)
- Pressure limit
- 150 psig (10 bar)
- Heat generation
- Less heat than other mills
- Automation level
- Easy to adjust,manual operation
- Disassembly
- Easy to disassemble
- Only 7 parts
- Cleaning method
- Can be cleaned in place (CIP)
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- 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.