Adelphi Group of Companies

High Shear Lab Mixers

Laboratory High Shear Mixers follow the same principles as their full scale counterparts.

Product details

The high-speed rotor and precisely engineered rotor-to-stator gap create an intense mixing zone. This rapidly blends liquids with liquids or liquids with powders, producing a smooth, consistent mixture in a short amount of time.

The mixer head geometry, vessel capacity and rotor speed are designed to create the same mixing and shear conditions as the corresponding full scale installation. This ensures that formulations created at Lab scale can be applied in production without adjustment.

Key features

  • Laboratory formulations reliably upscale to bulk production
  • Easy cleaning, hygienic construction
  • Low wear, low maintenance
  • High viscosity capability
  • Variable speed with digital display
  • Viscosity monitor (amps display)
  • CE compliant safety system

     

  • Options
    • Interchangeable mixer heads
    • Product temperature display
    • Manual or electric lift
    • Quick release interchangeable mixer tools
    • Vacuum and pressure vessels
    • Thermal vessel jackets
    • Pneumatic drive
    • ATEX rated

Technical specifications

ModelMax. Speed (RPM)
High Shear Lab Mixer6000

Why Choose Adelphi

  • Proudly Trusted Worldwide Since 1947

    With decades of experience and installations in over 100 countries, Adelphi is a trusted name.
  • End-to-End Project Management

    From concept to delivery, Adelphi provides complete project oversight. Ensuring a seamless operation.
  • Custom Solutions for Every Industry

    Whether you’re filling pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or food products, our products can be tailored to you.
  • British Manufacturing Excellence

    Our equipment upholds the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship & engineering integrity.

FAQ's

  • What is a high shear mixer used for?

    A high shear mixer is used to homogenise, emulsify, disperse and blend liquid-liquid or liquid-powder mixtures. High rotor speeds and tight rotor-stator tolerances create intense shear forces that rapidly produce uniform products. 

  • How does a high shear mixer work?

    A high shear mixer operates using a rotating rotor and stationary stator. As product passes through the rotor-stator assembly, it is subjected to high shear forces that break down particles and create a homogeneous mixture. 

  • Can laboratory formulations be scaled up to production?

    Yes. Adelphi laboratory high shear mixers are designed to replicate the mixing and shear conditions of full-scale production systems, allowing formulations developed in the lab to be transferred to manufacturing without adjustment. 

  • What industries use high shear mixers?

    High shear mixers are commonly used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, chemical and food manufacturing applications where consistent emulsification, dispersion and homogenisation are required.

  • What are the benefits of a high shear mixer?

    Key benefits include rapid mixing, improved product consistency, reliable scale-up, hygienic construction, easy cleaning, low maintenance requirements and the ability to process higher-viscosity products. 

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