Greerco High Shear Homogenizers can be thought of as a specialty agitator. They are frequently used in applications where standard agitation technology fails to provide the desired process result or production time.
RELIABILITY
The Greerco Homogenizer series offers a full range of tank-mounted, high shear mixers for laboratory to production scale. The design exceeds the high quality standards necessary to achieve optimal process results and withstand the rigors of difficult processes that require high shear mixing
High-speed turbine running in close proximity to a fixed stator creates intense hydraulic and shear forces where product is broken down into its primary particle size or dispersed throughout the carrier phase
Tightly held tolerances on machined components allow for consistent and predictable performance
The robust stator design handles severe duty better than competitive designs that utilize screen technology
The axial inaxial out flow path results in higher throughputs with lower horsepower requirements
Due to the nature of most high shear applications, we offer an extensive rental pool for confirming the impact of Greerco High Shear technology on your process
MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION
Standard Features
316 SS wetted parts
Stellite® bushings
Lip seal shaft sealing
Explosion-proof motors
Reversible operation
SS cross supports
Optional Features
Flange mounted units
Double mechanical seal
440 harded SS rotor-strator
Alternative motor enclosures
Polished wetted components
GREERCO PROCESSING ADVANTAGES
Vs. Traditional Agitator Impeller Systems
The Homogenizer offers operating speeds and shear rates not available in traditional impeller systems. This allows the Greerco unit to dramatically reduce process times for difficult applications as well as complete complex operations where standard impeller technology isn't an option.
Vs. Alternate High Shear Mixing Head Designs
The Greerco rotor-stator design is unique in that it utilizes an axial-in/axial-out flow pattern and allows for reversible operation. When operated in the forward direction, the Homogenizer creates an up-pumping umbrella flow pattern as opposed to the localized radial-out pattern offered by competitive technology ( see CFD images for illustration). In the reverse direction, a vortex is created that can be used to incorporate solids directly into the mixing head for immediate dispersion.
COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION
Low Horsepower
Reduces initial investment and energy consumption
High Throughput
Faster processing rates improve productivity
Robust Design
Minimal downtime and maintenance costs refinement