Single Stage High Shear Dispersing Homogenizer Emulsifier Pump with VFD Control Box

Inline High Shear Mixing, Built for Real Production Lines

This single-stage unit is a rotor-stator pump, not a tank-mounted agitator. Product enters the mixing chamber, passes through the rotor-stator gap at high tip speed, and exits as a process stream. That means you can bolt it into a transfer line or a circulation loop on an existing tank and start seeing results without buying a new vessel. We build these for plants that are tired of pulling powder off the bottom of a tank with a paddle.

Shear energy comes from the rotor-stator geometry and the speed you run it at. The VFD control box lets operators dial back speed during filling and ramp up for dispersion, which matters when a formulation is sensitive to over-processing. Some products need 3,000 rpm; others need far less. Being able to change that on the fly saves product and time.

What It Does in Practice

Emulsification of oil and water phases, dispersion of gums and stabilizers, de-agglomeration of powders that tend to fisheye, and reduction of droplet or particle size — all happen in the same pass. Results depend on your formulation, solids loading, viscosity, and the number of passes, so we don\’t quote particle sizes sight unseen.

Recirculation is often the smartest setup for existing tanks: draw from the bottom, shear, return below the liquid surface. Batch times typically drop because you are no longer waiting on a slow agitator to wet out powders.

Construction and Options

Wetted parts are stainless steel; we offer 304 or 316L depending on your product chemistry. Seals, elastomers, inlet/outlet connections, motor power, and voltage are all selected per project. Single mechanical seals suit most food and cosmetic work; double seals with a flush are available where abrasive solids or aggressive chemistry demand it. Skid-mounted or cart-mounted configurations are common for plants that need to move the unit between lines.

Where It Fits

Food and beverage: sauces, dressings, mayonnaise, syrups, dairy blends, starch and gum dispersion. Cosmetics and personal care: creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, liquid detergents. Pharmaceutical: liquid formulations and excipient dispersion where the equipment and materials are suitable. Chemical: coatings, adhesives, waterborne systems, and emulsions compatible with the chosen seals and metallurgy.

One caution from experience: buyers often size a homogenizer on flow rate alone and ignore viscosity and solids. A pump that handles 20 gpm of water may struggle with a 5,000 cP dressing. Send us the real numbers.

FAQ

Can I install this on my existing tank? Yes, most installations use a recirculation loop with a dedicated centrifugal or positive-displacement feed pump. We\’ll help you size the loop.

Does the VFD come standard? The control box is included as configured; confirm motor voltage, phase, and frequency for your site.

How do I choose single vs. multi-stage? Single stage handles most emulsification and dispersion duties. Multi-stage gives you more shear passes per revolution for tighter emulsions or harder-to-wet powders.

What about cleanability? The chamber disassembles for inspection and cleaning; CIP compatibility depends on seal choice and connection style.

Get a Quote

To recommend the right configuration, send batch size, product viscosity and solids content, desired throughput, motor power and voltage available at your facility, and any material or seal requirements. With those details we can quote a unit that fits your line the first time.