The latest animation to be released in Silverson Machines ‘Silverson Mixing Science' series explains the pumping capacity of high shear In-Line mixers.
When mixing continuously in larger batches, In-Line mixing is often the method chosen by manufacturers to get the best results; it also offers greater energy efficiency over in-tank mixers as the mixer’s effort is concentrated on a small volume in the mixing chamber rather than having to circulate the entire volume in the tank.
But, although Silverson In-Line mixers are self-pumping, some people think that they will need a very powerful machine to recirculate the product back to the top of a large tank. The new animation debunks this by explaining how a Silverson In-Line mixer can recirculate product in a large tank without the need for pumps or additional power.
High shear rotor/stator In-Line mixers have the ability to form stable emulsions, de-agglomerate, reduce particle and droplet sizes and blend powdered and liquid ingredients.
These self-pumping mixers consist of a high-speed rotor turning with close clearance inside a fixed stator. This workhead is impossible to bypass so all material is subjected to high shear as it passes through the workhead.
They have a higher flow rate than some of the other options discussed with a standard Silverson In-Line mixer able to process up to 200,000 litres per hour. This rate may be slower for more viscous products, but Silverson also offers a High Viscosity In-Line mixer with a special ‘pumping' rotor for processing high viscosities.
The HV In-Line does not require an additional feed pump and can process products such as Mayonnaise and gels.
If you'd like find out more about High Shear In-Line mixers or discuss how they could help you to improve your mixing process, contact Silverson Machines.
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About us
For more than 75 years Silverson has specialised in the manufacture of quality high shear mixers for processing and manufacturing industries worldwide.
With customers in over 150 countries, and serving industries as diverse as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, luboils and petrochemicals, Silverson has become the world leader in the field of high shear mixing. Time after time, companies specify Silverson mixers as the “standard” equipment for their manufacturing process.
The key to this success is based on the professionalism and commitment Silverson shows to each of its customer’s needs. Whether supplying machines from its standard range of mixers or designing equipment specifically to meet an individual customer's requirements, quality is guaranteed.
With a customer base that includes many of the world’s largest companies, Silverson is constantly at the forefront of new technologies. Developing and applying new high shear mixing techniques to meet these needs, Silverson has the experience, knowledge and commitment to both quality and service to solve today's mixing needs and those of the future.
A truly international company, Silverson is represented by a network of associated companies, distributors and agents in over 50 countries, serving North America, Europe, Asia, Australasia, South America and Africa.
What we do in a nutshell
Silverson Machines are world leaders in the design and manufacturing of high shear mixers as well as specialising in Powder/Liquid Mixers, Hygienic Mixers and Disintegrator/Dissolvers. Our technology has many applications and spans food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals and the lube oils industries.
Where we supply to
UK Ireland, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America
Industries we supply to
Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber
