Colloid Mill CLM-100.2
CLM-100.2 colloid mill is designed for homogenization and emulsification of liquid products in a laboratory environment.
The mill can be used to prepare, dissolve, and process many products in various industries, as well as to obtain thick slurries of high shear stresses.
Principle of operation
The principle of operation of CLM-100.2 colloid mill is based on a rotor/stator system diagram. A rotor and a stator consist of concentric tool rings (cutters, knives) with special configurations of grooves and (or) holes that ensure the optimal mode of mechanical impact on processed product.
In working position, the tool rings of the rotor (moving tool) and the stator (stationary tool) enter coaxially against each other and rotate in a contact-free manner at a high relative speed (up to 50 m/s). Contact-free rotation is ensured by technological axial and radial gaps.
The processed product enters the operating chamber of the mill housing through the axial bore of the stator, is run through the rotor/stator system and discharged in the radial direction (product outlet).
When passing through the rotor/stator system, the product is influenced by complex hydrodynamic processes associated with changes in shear stresses, shear forces, and flow velocity. Chemical reactions occur faster due to increased contact surfaces of chemical agents. As a result, intensive dispersion, emulsification, homogenization, grinding, and pulverization of the processed product are achieved.
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Seq. No. |
Parameter |
Value |
| 1 | Unit capacity, m3/h (gpm) |
0.1…1 (0.44… 4.4)* |
| 2 | Kinematic viscosity of product, mm2/s (St), not more than |
150 (1.5) |
| 3 | Operating temperature, °С (°F), not more than |
180 (356) |
| 4 | Maximum pressure, bar (psi), not more than |
6 (87) |
| 5 | Product operating volume, L (gal) |
5 (1.3) |
| 6 | Shaft seal type |
mechanical |
| 7 | Rotor/stator tooling type |
nozzle |
| 8 | Replaceable knife kit |
optional** |
| 9 | Knife axial gap (preset), mm (in) |
0.2…2 (8·10-3… 8·10-2) |
| 10 | Knife radial gap, mm (in) |
0.25 (10-3) |
| 11 | Knife tip speed, m/s (mph), not more than |
50 (112) |
| 12 | Mill shaft and bearing rotation speed, rpm |
6,800 |
| 13 | Electric motor shaft rotation speed, rpm |
3,400 |
| 14 | Drive power, kW |
3.3 |
| 15 | Power voltage, V |
custom |
| 16 | Dimensions, mm (in), not more than: | |
| – length |
550 (22) |
|
| -width |
600 (24) |
|
| -height |
850 (34) |
|
| 17 | Weight, not more than, kg (lb) |
75 (165) |
* – the unit capacity may change and depends on the type of manufactured product.
- the mill can be used to develop new product formulations;
- the mill handles various types of products;
- compact size;
- design components of the mill wetted portion are made of stainless, chemical resistant steel;
- the mill can have the rotor/stator tooling of various types and the number of operating stages (rings) depending on the type of processed substance and required impact (nozzle, chamber, cone for milling, cone for viscous products);
- the tools can be collapsible, or made from a solid workpiece and various grades of steel depending on the intended purpose of the mill;
- the mill can be operated both indoors and in sheltered outdoor space.
CLM-100.2 mill can be used for laboratory production of:
- bitumen emulsions;
- polymer modified bitumen;
- bitumen-polymer pastes;
- liquid rubber;
- paints;
- water and fuel oil emulsions;
- pharmaceutical pastes;
- vegetable purees;
- fruit mousses;
- mayonnaise;
- mustard;
- sauces;
- peanut butter;
- linseed paste;
- yoghurts;
- ice cream, etc.
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