An Homogenizer comprise several component parts. A Drive Motorthat can be either electrically powered (110V or 230V) or air driven. The drive motor has a variable speed and reaches high rotational speeds of up to 40,000 RPM.
The drive motor drives a Generator . This is a two part item that comprises a stationary outer cylindrical housing and inside it, a rotating shaft with the generator rotor at the end. The end of the outer housing has slots machined in it and the rotation of the rotor past these slots (the stator) emulsifies the liquid being homogenized. The rotor/stator combination is designed to cause the liquid to be drawn into the small gaps between the rotor and the stator thus achieving the homogenization or emulsification of the fluid.
The Generator fits into the drive motor and is clamped there with a screw. The drive motor /generator combination can be hand held or fixed in a stand as shown in the picture . Stands are available with clamps to hold the drive motor.
Drive motors are available from Finemech for small tasks with hand held drives or larger tasks for emulsifying up to 100 liters. The drive motor also has a capacity for Generators (Tools) of between 6mm and 40mm diameter. This is the diameter of the outside housing. Ensure that the vessel in which the liquid is to be emulsified has a large enough neck to accommodate the generator. The chart below gives a guide for selection of the generator diameter and the volume of fluid to be emulsified.
For viscous fluids use the larger size of generator
Generators are available in fine,medium coarse and knife grades. select the grade depending o the type of emulsion required. Select knife for coarse stringy materials that need to be cut.
Select the length of the generator to fit the vessel being used
The generator can be disassembled for cleaning or for changing /replacing the rotor or the stator. A universal wrench is available. Parts are available see homogenizer accessories
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