High-Pressure Homogenizers — high-pressure pumps (usually piston/plunger pumps) that force the product to be homogenized through an adjustable gap under high pressure. Main characteristics are operating pressure and capacity. For comparison between different units, water capacity is used, as performance varies with different products. Widely used in milk processing. During homogenization, fat globules in milk are broken into smaller ones. This ensures even fat distribution, uniform product, and increased viscosity; the product becomes resistant to cream separation and oxidation processes.

Compression Head – Homogenizing Valve

• Compression head with 5-year warranty, single-block design, made of special stainless steel, forged and ultrasound-tested

• Valve groups of AISI 316 stainless steel, in separate blocks, easy access to each block

• Pumping pistons with cooling chamber, optimal regulation with two guides, special “Diamond Like Carbon” coating

• Replaceable and hemispherical valve seats designed for a wide range of products

• High-efficiency homogenizing valves, designed for maximum stability/centering of the moving element (impact head), with hydro-pneumatic station to reduce vibration

Mechanics – Construction

• Pump body of high-strength cast iron, thick walls for high load tolerance, reduced vibration

• Crankshaft of special steel, heat-treated, super-finished, nitrogen-treated, ultrasound-tested; supported by 5 high-performance bearings

• Double reduction drive: trapezoidal belts/pulleys with semi-automatic tension, two spiral gears inside pump body

• Forced lubrication with oil-level sensor; oil cooled via tubular heat exchanger; high impurity cleaning

• Leading electric motor with four standard poles

• Rigid frame, stainless steel covering

Accessories

• Spare parts kit for first service (gaskets, valve springs, safety valves)

• Tools for daily maintenance

• Lubricating oil

• Operating and maintenance manual (2 paper copies + CD ROM)

Optional Features

• Secondary homogenization stage (oil-pneumatic unit)

• Digital pressure sensors and 4–20 mA output manometers

• Fixed or adjustable capacity (internal/external stainless electrical panels)

• Aseptic version

• Impulse compensators

• Electro-contact manometer

• Semi-automatic/automatic homogenization pressure control

Technical Specifications:

Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.