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Ytron ZC Powder Dispersion
Unit
Single-Pass Dispersion of Extremely
Difficult-to-wet Powders
The advanced design of the ZC Disperser's rotor/stator and reactor head provides for intense shearing of powders prior to hydration, to produce homogeneous dispersions that are completely free of lumps and "fish eyes".
What Causes “Fish-Eyes” and Lumps?
| "Fish-eyes" are lumps of product with a hydrated skin but an unhydrated dry core. When a quantity of hydrophilic, or "water-loving" powder comes in contact with water, the particles on the surface hydrate/swell and crosslink to form a tough outer layer. The particles on the inside of this outer layer cannot be hydrated because they are shielded from the water. |
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Dramtic Powder and Batch Time Savings
A near-perfect vacuum, created by the liquid seal between the rotor and stator, permits concentrations exceeding 25% by weight to be generated in a single-pass with minimal air entrainment. Because the powder is completely hydrated, yield is maximized and wastage is reduced or eliminated, translating into powder savings of up to 30%, compared to processing with in-tank or other in-line high shear technologies. In addition, the over-processing common with conventional dispersing technologies is entirely eliminated, preserving the rheological properties of shear-sensitive products.
Batch time reductions as high as 80% can be realized with the Quadro Ytron ZC Disperser technology. No dispersion aids such as pre-heating the water or the pre-dispersion of ingredients into non-aqueous solvents are required. Even with difficult products such as hydrocolloid gums, cellulose gums and carbomers you can expect complete dispersion in a single-pass.
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Principle of Operation
The Quadro Ytron ZC Powder Disperser incorporates a close tolerance high shear slotted rotor/stator design. The rotor is designed to create a liquid ring generating significant vacuum in the reactor head. This vacuum ensures that powders from the hopper above are drawn into the reactor head where they are sheared into the liquid phase before hydration takes place. The result is a smooth consistent, lump-free slurry without recirculating and over-shearing the product after hydration takes place. |
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Features
- Completely lump-free dispersion of powdered ingredients including proteins, gums and carbomers even at ambient temperatures
- Rreduces batch times by up to 80%
- Higher product yield due to the intensive wetting of the powders
- No need for filtration
- Elimination of excessive air entrainment and foaming
- Consistent, reproducible results, batch-to-batch
- Easy integration into bulk powder delivery systems
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Technical Specifications
| MODEL |
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ZC0 |
ZC1 |
ZC3 |
| POWER (Maximum) |
| Hp |
3 |
7.5 |
20 |
| kw |
2.2 |
5.5 |
15 |
| LIQUID CAPACITY |
| USGPM |
3-12 |
15-40 |
40-120 |
| L/min |
11-45 |
57-150 |
150-450 |
| POWDER CAPACITY |
| lbs/min |
30 |
60 |
120 |
| kg/min |
14 |
27 |
55 |
| RPM |
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6500 |
6500 |
5000 |
| INLET FITTING SIZE |
| inches |
1 |
1.5 |
2 |
| mm |
25 |
38 |
50 |
| OUTLET FITTING SIZE |
| inches |
1 |
1.5 |
2 |
| mm |
25 |
38 |
50 |
| CIP CLEANABILITY |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
* Actual capacities will vary depending upon tooling selection and product characteristics.
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