Recommended for:

* Immiscible Liquid Emulsions
* Solid-in-Liquid Suspensions
* Submicron Particle Size Reduction
* Deagglomeration and Dispersion
* Cell Disruption

The M-140K Microfluidizer® Processor provides the highest shear rates of all available mixers and homogenizers on the market today. With process pressures ranging from 8,000 to 40,000 psi, the M-140K maximizes the energy-per-unit fluid volume resulting in uniform submicron particle and droplet sizes.

Utilizing Microfluidics’ fixed-geometry interaction chamber technology, the M-140K is capable of processing a wide variety of fluids ranging from simple oil-in-water emulsions to highly abrasive solids-in-liquid suspensions. The M-140K machine is also highly efficient in deagglomeration and cell disruption. The system is easy to operate and is designed for in-line cleaning, requiring no disassembly.

Having established the desired results in the lab with the M-140K, the process is repeatable and is guaranteed to scaleup to production volumes.

Microfluidizer® Processor combines superior, scalable results with easy handling and in-line cleaning:

• Microfluidizer processor combines superior, scalable results with easy handling and in-line cleaning
• Process pressure to 40,000 psi (2760 bar)
• Guaranteed scaleup from lab to production
• Patented, wear-resistant, diamond interaction chamber – no moving parts
• Aqueous-plunger lubrication feature to further extend seal life
• Onboard heat exchanger for product temperature control
• Designed for in-line cleaning with no disassembly required
• 5.6 kw rating for 7.5 HP motor
• CE compliance available
• Minimum sample size 1 liter

M-140K Specifications

• Pressure range 8,000 to 40,000 psi (544 to 2720 bar)
• Flowrate Range up to approximately 500 ml/min
• Feed Temperature Range -15°F to 165°F (-25°C to 75°C)
• Air Compressor Requirements 3 phase electrical service, 208/230/460V
  7.5 hp (5.6kw)
• Hold-up Volume 23.1 ml
• Utility Requirement Cooling water for hydraulic oil heat exchanger and optional process product heat exchanger, compressed air (35-150 psi 1 scfm @ 50 psi, pressure dew point of 0-35°F
• Sample Size 1 liter to continuous
• Dimensions 45"L x 61.5"W x 53"H (115 x 158 x 122 cm)
• Weight 900 lbs. (410 kg)

M-140K Standard Features

• Process pressure to 40,000 psi (2760 bar)
  
• Guaranteed scaleup from lab to production
  
• Patented, wear-resistant, diamond interaction chamber - no moving parts
  
• Aqueous-plunger lubrication feature to further extend seal life
  
• On-board heat exchanger from product temperature control
  
• Designed for in-line cleaning with no disassembly required
  
• 5.6 kw rating for 7.5 HP motor
  
• CE compliance available
  
• Minimum sample size 1 liter
  M-140K Options
  
• Additional interaction chamber set
  
• Pressurized feed tank, 2 gallon capacity
  
• Industrial pressure transducer, with digital readout
  
• Explosion-proof design
  
• CE compliance
  

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Operating Principle

The M-140K contains an onboard 7.5 horsepower electric-hydraulic module that powers a double acting intensifier pump. The intensifier pump amplifies the hydraulic pressure to the selected level which, in turn, imparts that pressure to the product stream. Process pressures may be selected with the simple turn of a knob.

The intensifier pump is designed to supply the desired pressure at a constant rate to the product stream. As the pump travels through its pressure stroke, it drives the product at constant pressure through the interaction chamber. Within the chamber are specially designed fixed-geometry microchannels through which the product stream will accelerate to high velocities, creating high shear and impact forces that bring about the desired results as the high velocity product stream impinges on itself and on wear-resistant surfaces.

As the intensifier pump completes its pressure stroke, it reverses direction and draws in a new volume of product. At the end of the intake stroke, it reverses direction and again drives the product at constant pressure, repeating the process.

Upon exiting the interaction chamber, the product flows through an onboard heat exchanger which regulates the product to a desired temperature. At this point the product may be recirculated through the system for further processing or directed externally to the next step in the process.