Product Bulletin ZGEN03
Quadro Ytron
 

Z EMULSIFIER
 

INLINE, MULTIPLE STAGE, HIGH SHEAR MIXER

The Quadro Ytron Z Emulsifier delivers unparalleled consistency and control of high shear process applications such as

  Immiscible phase emulsifying
  Homogenizing
  Wet grinding
  Texturing
  Deagglomeration
  Fine dispersing

Performance

  • Single pass processing results in reduced batch times by up to 80% and repeatability batch after batch
  • Energy savings when compared with in-tank mixers, colloid mills and homogenizers
  • Increased capacity when compared with colloid mills and homogenizers
  • Improved .sheen. and product texture
  • Improved product quality and shelf life stability

Typical Applications

  • Toothpaste
  • Hair Dyes
  • Creams & Lotions
  • Shampoos
  • Soaps
  • Viscosity Control
  • Yogurt
  • Salad Dressings
  • Mayonnaise
  • Condiments
  • Table Syrups
  • Conditioners
  • Toners/Pigments
  • Coating Solutions
  • Pesticides/Herbicides
  • Injectables
  • Pitch/Bitumen
  • Vaccines

 

 

High Differential Velocities

Incorporating up to three sets of toothed rotor/stator heads, engineered to extremely fine radial tolerances, the Z Emulsifier processes product at high differential velocities, as many as 18 times in a single pass. The result is consistent, repeatable quality at capacities exceeding those of conventional multiple-pass technology, such as in-tank high-shear mixers, colloid mills and shear pumps.

Tooling Flexibility

Rotors/stators for the Z Emulsifier come in a wide variety of slot widths which allow for a high degree of multiprocessing flexibility. Through tooling selection and varying rotor tip speed the amount of shear can be precisely controlled.

Scalable Throughput

Four sanitary-design models are available providing scalability from pilot plant capacities to >300 gpm (1,136 L/min). By maintaining the same tip speed while changing the tooling diameter, throughput can be scaled up or down while maintaining product characteristics, texture and particle size distribution.

 

  

Quadro's Approach

1.  Product enters housing axially.
2.  One or more liquid phases and suspended particles are pumped through 1, 2 or 3 sets of toothed rotors/stators.
3.  Controlled, high-intensity shear is delivered equally to all fluid elements, regardless of product characteristics.
4.  Shear rate is constant, dependent only on rotor/stator tooth selection and rotor tip speed.

Specifications

Model Z0 Z1 Z3 Z5
Power
(Maximum)
HP 
kW 
3
2.2 		10
7.5		 25
18.5 		60
45.0
Capacity
Gal/min 
L/min 
15
60 		30
115

100
380

300
1150
RPM  
10000 6000 3600 1800
Rotor &
Stator Sets
 1
 1 to 3 1 to 3 1 to 3
Operating
Pressure
psi 
bar 
0-60
0-4 		0-120
0-8 		0-120
0-8 		0-120
0-8
CIP Cleanability
in 
mm 
1
25 		1.5
38 		2
50 		3
75
* Actual capacities will vary depending upon tooling selection and product characteristics.

 

Try Before You Buy

Determine the exact savings and improvements to your process with free product testing in our R&D Test Center, or by trying a rental Z Emulsifier in your plant. Visit our website at www.quadro.com for further details.