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Multiple Stage Inline Dispersers

 

 

 

Single Stage Inline Dispersers

The UTL is a single stage dispersing machine used for the production of emulsions and suspensions requiring a coarse to medium particle size with a narrow distribution. A wide variety of rotors-stator combinations (generators) are available for adapting the machine to the applications.

The UTL maintains a constant tip speed, no matter what the machine size, ensuring scalability. A wide range of options is available on the motor, base, materials of construction, and more. The ULTRA-TURRAX® has high quality surface finishes for easy cleaning, and the machine is self-draining and CIP capable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colloid Mills

The colloid mill MK 2000 is especially designed for the production of colloidal solutions, or extremely fine emulsions and suspensions. The high tip speeds, combined with an extremely small shear gap, produces intense friction on the material being processed. The friction and shear that result is commonly referred to as wet milling. The rotor and stator are cone shaped, and have three stages of increasingly fine serrations, or grooves. The stator can be infinitely adjusted to obtain the desired gap setting between the rotor and stator. The grooves change directions in each stage for increased turbulence. With high quality finishes and materials, the MK tool offers an extremely efficient milling geometry.

 

 

Cone Mills

Another unique IKA® Innovation, the cone mill MKO 2000 was designed to extend beyond the capabilities of the colloid mill. Due to it’s innovative design, it is capable of wet milling and grinding, producing even smaller particle sizes than a colloid mill. The milling gap is infinitely adjustable so that exact amount of milling action can be obtained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Powder/Liquid Mixing

When production quantities require a continuous process, the MHD 2000 can get the job done. Solids and liquids are instantaneously mixed and dispersed in one step, maintaining a dust free environment. The MHD accurately combines the solid and liquid, and disperses them into a homogeneous, final product. Tanks and other auxiliary equipment can often be eliminated, saving capital and operating expenses. The MHD has a unique, patented design that doesn't’t require suction to draw in the powders, which essentially eliminates aeration.

 

 

 

Laboratory Scale Powder/
Liquid mixing System

Continuous production requires continuous feeding. IKA® can provide a complete turnkey system, including bulk bag unloaders and other powder or liquid processing equipment. IKA® engineers can design a complete system and controls according to your application requirements. Machines can be provided form laboratory to production scale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Powder incorporation and
semi-continuous process

Incorporating powders into liquids, without lumps and without dust, is an important part of many processes. The CMS 2000 utilizes a specially designed rotor that creates enormous suction to draw in solids, while it pumps the liquid at the same time. The liquid can then be re-circulated until all powders are incorporated. Even difficult to wet out solids can be incorporated at high flow rates. In some cases, solids concentrations of up to 80% can be achieved! Additional dispersing can be accomplished by continually re-circulating without adding more powder.

 

 

 

 

ULTRA- TURRAX® T50 Basic

High-performance dispersing instrument.
• Volume range: 0.25-30 liters
• Wide selection of
interchangeable dispersing tools
• 700 Watts and Integrated control ensure constant
speed, even with changes in
viscosity

 

 

Powder Liquid Mixing Batch Operation

The IKA® CMS 2000 provides an extremely high suction capacity that is ideal for wetting out difficult to mix powders. The high shear rotor and stator provide a homogeneous, agglomerate-free product. The high capacities of the CMS can greatly reduce process times. The CMS can be installed in a once-through arrangement, or in a batch
(re-circulating) arrangement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master Plant

The new, pioneer mixing concept of the Master Plant guarantees for highest product quality and extreme shortening of production times

The heart of the plant is the dispersing machine DBI 2000/.. directly mounted to the vessel. The machine has a two stage design which, contrary to usual systems, does not force you to make compromises.

 

 

DPV Dilution Plant

Mixing and dilution plant specially designed for dilution of a 70% lauryl ether sulphate to about 28% or even less. With the respective extensions it is also possible and economic to mix several components homogeneously in one passage. The core are again the dispersing machines of the series 2000. Due to saving of transport costs on the one hand and achieving a higher flexibility regarding recipes, further dilution and mixing of several components on the other hand, this type of plant is of special importance for the liquid detergents industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dispersing Systems

Complete mixing and dispersing systems are engineered and built according to the application and operation requirements. Systems are available for combining multiple liquid streams, solids addition or injection of gases into liquids. The core of every continuous system is a high performance IKA® high shear mixer.

 

 

Kneading

Vertical kneading machine
PLANETRON heavy- duty vertical kneading machines are always used when high-viscous masses have to be kneaded intensively and absolutely free of contaminations. During the kneading process the product neither touches shaft sealings nor bearing and thus remains absolutely free of even the smallest contaminations.

Horizontal kneading machine
The horizontally arranged kneading blades of the IKA- DUPLEX and ZETA heavy- duty kneading machines are able to process mixtures of highest viscosities. Due to the increased shear forces achieved by DUPLEX blade geometry, the kneading time can be reduced by up to 30% - at improved product quality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laboratory Pilot Plant

IKA® offers the most versatile inline mixer for laboratory or pilot plant work. The innovative design can be converted to six different types of mixing devices. A wide variety of mixing tool options add to the flexibility of this truly unique design. Additional accessories allow you to expand the capabilities even further

 

 

 

 

 

IKA Laboratory Reactors

Our laboratory reactors are designed and configured for simulating and optimizing chemical reaction processes as well as mixing, dispersing and homogenizing processes on a small scale. Lab Reactors can be customized to fit the applications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laboratory Batch Mixers -
ULTRA- TURRAX® T25 Basic

High-performance dispersing instrument. Applications range from homogenizing waste water samples, dispersing in laboratory reactors, or dispersing tasks under vacuum/pressure and sample preparation in medical diagnostics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Shear Batch Mixers - top entry

For batch mixing operations, these machines are available in three construction series. All machines distinguish them selves by their simple, sturdy construction.

The UTC can be installed a closed container or suspended in a closed container with all stainless steel parts contacting the product.

 

 

 

Jet Mixer IKA-ROTOTRON®

Effective jet flow agitation for low shear high speed mixing. It can be used for high viscosity’s and large volumes from 26 gal. up to about 8000 gal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobile stand with hydraulic hand pump

A complete line of mixer stands is available for all IKA batch mixers. Lifting and lowering can be done with either a manual hydraulic pump, or an electro-hydraulic pump for automatic operation. The mixer stands can be floor mounted, wall mounted or mobile. They may also be equipped with a swivel bracket for angle adjustment of the mixer. An optional vessel clamp is also available. Other options are available, including materials of construction and electrical controls. The lifting height of the stand can be specified according to the requirements. Stainless steel versions with high quality surface finishes are available for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

 

 

 

 

 

High Shear Mixer - UTE

The high shear ULTRA-TURRAX® UTE batch mixer is for bottom or side mounting to vessels. The UTE is used primarily when trying to avoid aeration and vortices, or when the vessel arrangement cannot utilize a top-entering mixer. Standard machines are suitable for vacuum or pressure application up to 230 psig (16 bar), and temperatures from –40 F to 320 F (-40 to 160 C). The machines can be adapted to handle even higher pressures and temperatures upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edible Oils and Bio- Diesel

IKA® manufactures High Shear Mixing and Homogenizing Equipment for the continuous pretreatment of Crude Vegetable Oil and Animal Fats. During the physical refinery process, the IKA® Mixer facilitates the removal of impurities e.g. proteins, gums, free fatty acids, oxidation compounds, and color bodies which will result in improved yield rates and improved quality within the production process of Edible Oils and biodiesel.  

 

 

Modified Asphalt Emulsion

IKA® manufactures High Shear Mixing and Homogenizing Equipment for modified Bitumen and modified polymer asphalt emulsions. The IKA® Dispax- Reactor® High shear Mill can be used in recirculation or during pump-out in conjunction with vessel for Asphalt modified or Asphalt emulsions. Additionally, IKA® offers a Dispax PMB mill that can wet-out and homogenize the SBS or EVA polymer directly into the bitumen or Asphalt emulsion phase without the requirement of a pre-mix asphalt vessel. IKA offers stand alone equipment or Asphalt Emulsion plant or turnkey system. Equipment is offered with Abrasion resistant tooling, suitable for 200 degree C, up to 250 HP or larger motor. Small pilot scale and Large Production scale Mills and systems are offered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER DISPAX-REACTOR® Inline

It is well known that tip speed and shear rate, is one of the most important factors in achieving the finest micro-emulsions. The SUPER DISPAX- REACTOR® combines extremely high shear rates with a fine generator geometry to produce the ultimate in high energy dispersing. Due to the high tip speeds, two stages are often all that is needed to achieve the results that are desired. The DRS is designed with the same high quality features as the UTL and the DR, and is especially suited for even the toughest pharmaceutical applications. Tip speeds exceeding 10,000 fpm can be achieved.The DRS can be an alternative to costly high pressure homogenizers.

 

 

 

The DISPAX-REACTOR® is a high shear, three stage dispersing machine for the production of micro-emulsions and very fine suspensions. Three rotor-stator combinations (generators) in a series produce a small droplet or particle size, with a very narrow distribution. The generators can be easily interchanged, offering the ultimate in flexibility. The DR line offers the same advantages as the UTL for scalability and sanitary design, and is CIP and SIP capable.

Single Stage Shear Pumps

 

The UTL high shear mixer single stage dispersing machine is equipped with a high flow mixing tool that provides moderate shear for general purpose blending and homogenizing processes. The 2P generator can also be used for materials that are shear sensitive, or particles that are too large to process in traditional high shear mixing tools.