High-Pressure Homogenization Applications in the Chemical Industry

Homogenization technology has become a preferred production method in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical sectors, as well as in home and personal care products. GEA homogenizers, which stand out with experience gained over 70 years, have become market leaders by creating different machine configurations through continuous operation-based research and development, their established and prominent position in the market, and the cooperation and support of valued customers outside the food sector.

OpenXLFO: Compression Block Specially Designed for the Chemical Industry

The distinguishing feature of the patented OpenXFLO™ compression block is its liquid-end cleaning design concept. Completely free-floating pump chamber and spring-free pump valve configurations eliminate the risk of solids buildup and blockage. The specially smooth configuration and absence of dead ends reduce friction and allow free flow of viscous and liquid products containing crystals, agglomerates, fibers and solids through the homogenizer valve. This technology is used to provide homogenization effects in chemical slurries, latex and polymer nanodispersions to improve final product quality. In the OpenXFLO™ design concept, products containing agglomerated fibers and solid particles up to one centimeter in diameter (depending on liquid phase concentrations, type and hardness) are freely pumped and flow to the homogenization valve.

Advantages:

• Smooth design with no dead ends. • Low maintenance costs. • Pump chamber without intermediate components. • Spring-free special hygienic pump valve assembly. • Corrosion-resistant materials designed for a wide product process. • Homogenizer capacities: 1500-23000 l/h @ 150-600 bar range. • Optimized valve guide design. • Low-stress product shear stress in the pumping area provides optimum homogenization and high product quality. İlker Damar Sales Manager Industrial Applications GEA Türkiye         Barış Ilgaz Sales Engineer Separation / Homogenization GEA Türkiye