What is a Lab Intank Homogenizer?
A Lab Intank Homogenizer is a specialized mixing machine used to achieve uniform blending, particle size reduction, and emulsification of liquids and solids in laborator y-scale batches. It operates inside a vessel or tank, using a high-speed rotor and stator system to apply intense shear forces. This ensures that even small or stubborn particles are broken down, resulting in a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
How Does It Work?
The process begins with the high-speed rotor drawing materials into the mixing head. Here’s what happens step by step:
- The rotor spins at thousands of revolutions per minute, creating strong suction.
- Materials (liquid and solid) are pulled into the gap between the rotor and the surrounding stator.
- In this confined space, materials experience powerful turbulence and shear—breaking down solids and
dispersing them in the liquid. - The material then passes through openings in the stator, further mixing and emulsifying as it is expelled
back into the tank. - This continuous cycle results in a fine, stable, and consistent mixture—even with challenging ingredients.
This mechanism outperforms traditional stirrers or agitators, especially for challenging emulsions, suspensions,
or viscous fluids.
Key Benefits
- Uniform Mixing: Achieves fine dispersions, emulsions, and suspensions for reliable lab results.
- Particle Size Reduction: Breaks down solids to microscopic or even nanoscopic levels.
- Reproducibility: Results are consistent across multiple batches—critical in R&D.
- Versatile Applications: Useful for pharmaceuticals, food R&D, cosmetics, paints, and chemicals.
- Scalability: Processes optimized at lab scale can often be scaled to industrial production with similar
machines.
Where is It Used?
Common lab applications include:
- Creating creams, gels, and lotions in cosmetic research
- Developing pharmaceutical suspensions and drug delivery systems
- Formulating food products such as sauces, dairy mixes, and flavor emulsions
- Preparing chemical dispersions and laboratory testing samples.
Specifications and Features
- Material Construction: Stainless Steel (304/316L) contact parts
- Interchangeable Mixing Heads: Allows adaptation to various applications and textures (triple paddle
mixer, Disperser, High flow mixer, Double disk etc…) - Speed: Up to 10,000 RPM
- Capacity: Designed for small (lab-scale) volumes (1 to 10 lt)—ideal for research and pilot studies
Why Choose a Lab Intank Homogenizer?
Lab intank homogenizers are essential for anyone needing reliable, reproducible, and efficient mixing in the laboratory. They simplify workflows, enhance product quality, and save time—making them a modern staple in R&D and quality control.
By understanding how the Lab Intank Homogenizer works, its clear advantages, and its application potential, you can make informed decisions about integrating this powerful tool into your workflow. If you want to optimize your lab mixing or need advice on selecting the right model, connect with Mecworks Innovation.
