Custom Specification Microfluidizer Processor For Continuous Processing

Recommended for:

* Immiscible Liquid Emulsions
* Solids-in-Liquid Suspensions
* Submicron Particle Size Reduction
* Cell Disruption
* Deagglomeration

The M-610 Series Microfluidizer® Processors are production-scale machines that provide ultra-high shear rates above all available mixers and homogenizers on the market today. Each M-610 is custom-designed to provide the user a broad choice of operating pressures and product flow rates. The M-610 Series machines maximize the energy-per-unit fluid volume, resulting in uniform submicron particle and droplet sizes.

Using Microfluidics’ fixed-geometry interaction chamber technology, each M-610 model is easy to operate and 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-610 Series Microfluidizer processors use ultra-high shear to achieve superior, scalable results with easy handling and cleaning

Key benefits:

• Repeatable, uniform results with guaranteed scaleup from your lab or pilot results.
• Broad range of throughput — continuous or batch mode; the model M-610 is designed to meet your specific flow requirements.

Key features:

• Double-acting intensifier pump(s) provide near-constant pressure for repeatable results.
• Patented, wear-resistant interaction chamber technology maximizes energy-per-unit volume of product.
• Highest shear rates of all available mixers and homogenizers.
• Easy in-line cleaning and simple maintenance.

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Specifications

• Operating Pressure Range up to 40,000 psi (2755 bar)
• Nominal Flow Rate Depends upon product characteristics and operating pressure
• Sample Size 1 gallon to continuous
• Power Requirements 3 phase electrical service, 208/230/460V
  up to 200 hp
• Utility Requirements Cooling water for hydraulic oil heat exchanger and optional process product heat exchanger, compressed air (35-150 psi scfm @ 50 psi, pressure dew point of 0-35°F)
• Dimensions built to customer specifications
• Weight dependent on customer specifications

M-610 Standard Features

• Dimensionally-Fixed Interaction Chamber Employs No Moving Parts — abrasion-resistant ceramic or diamond construction.
• Highly Durable Intensifier Pumping System —efficient at ultrahigh pressures.
• High Pressure Plunger Seals and Check Valves —made to withstand abrasive and corrosive formulations. Both seals and check valves are accessible and can be replaced easily.
• Isolation Of The Process Fluid From The Hydraulic Fluid — prevents cross contamination.
• Coned and Threaded Tubing and Fittings — these connections provide a high degree of reliability and cleanability.
• Stainless Steel Frame and Enclosure — protects the high pressure components from damage, contains spills and features panels which are easily removable.
• Components Rated For Maximum Working Pressure of the Machine.
• Simple and Efficient Fluid Power Drive System.
• Materials of Construction — wetted parts of: 316S.S., Tungsten Carbide, alumina (Al 2 O 3 ), Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), Teflon® (PTFE), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), 17.4 PH S.S., Nitronic 60, 15.5 PH S.S.

M-610 Options

• Plunger Seals — Teflon® (PTFE) seals are available for high temperatures of up to 300°F.
• Outlet heat exchanger.
• Chamber Sets — additional sets of interaction chambers are available in different sizes or diamond interiors to suit application requirements.
• Steam sterility package.
• Solvent seal quench.
• Flush Diaphragm Pressure Transducer — for electronic readings of the system pressure.
• Explosion-proof Motor — for hazardous environments.
• Alternate Finishes — to meet sanitary standards.
• CE compliance (Europe).
  
  

Operating Principle

Each M-610 series machine contains one or more electric-hydraulic modules that provide power to double-acting intensifier pumps. Intensifier pumps amplify the hydraulic pressure and, in turn, impart that pressure to the product streams to create high velocity and high-shear product flow. Variable process pressures may be selected with the simple turn of a knob.

Each intensifier pump is designed to supply the desired pressure at a constant rate to the product stream. As the pump travels in one direction, it drives the product at constant pressure through one or more interaction chambers. Within each chamber are specially designed fixed-geometry microchannels through which the product accelerates to high velocities, creating shear and impact forces as the product stream impinges upon itself and on wear-resistant surfaces, bringing about the desired results.

As the intensifier pump continues its travel in one direction, a series of check valves allow product to be drawn into the opposite end of the pump. As the intensifier pump completes its stroke, it reverses direction and the new volume of product is pressurized repeating the process. This creates a near-constant flow of product at constant pressure through the interaction chamber.

Upon exiting the interaction chamber, the product may be directed through an optional heat exchanger, recirculated through the system for further processing or directed externally to the next step in the process, bringing about the desired results.