The magic happens within the homogenizer head. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
Macro Mixing: A central agitator first blends the raw materials inside the tank, creating a coarse pre-mix. This ensures the homogenizer inlet is fed a consistent mixture.
High-Shear Homogenization: The pump of the homogenizer draws the pre-mix into its workhead. The mixture is then subjected to intense mechanical and hydraulic shear forces:
The rotor, spinning at high speeds (often 3,000 RPM or more), pulls the product into the stationary stator.
The product is forced through the precisely machined gaps between the rotor and stator, subjecting it to tremendous shear, impact, and cavitation.
This action instantly breaks down particles, droplets, and aggregates to a microscopic size, typically in the range of 2-5 microns.
Micro Mixing & Recirculation: The newly homogenized material is expelled from the head at high velocity back into the bulk of the tank. This jet stream further enhances overall circulation. The product is continuously recirculated through the homogenizer workhead, ensuring every particle passes through the shear zone multiple times. This recirculation is key to achieving absolute batch uniformity.
Post time: Sep-05-2025