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IKA Ultra-TURRAX - Model UTL 2000 -High-Performance Single-Stage Dispersing Machine
The IKA ULTRA-TURRAX UTL 2000 is inline high-performance single-stage dispersing machine used for the production of emulsions and suspensions. The UTL 2000 uses the rotor-stator principle and is best suited for continuous applications that cannot be accomplished using conventional stirring methods. The UTL single stage dispersing machine is equipped with a mixing tool (generator) that provides moderate shear for the general purpose of blending and homogenizing processes. In order to configure the UTL to meet a variety of application needs, IKA offers a wide selection of generators for all machine sizes. Different generator designs allow adjusting the level of dispersing energy. In addition, they are also designed to accommodate materials of different viscosities and initial particle size.
In batch process the machine UTL is arranged in recirculation over a mixing vessel.
During the full continuous process the components to be mixed are fed into the machine at an appropriate rate through various inlet connections. These components are then thoroughly mixed, dispersed or homogenized within the machine and discharged from the machine through the outlet. Thus, all particles or droplets are treated producing a narrow particle or droplet size distribution with minimal concentration/quality variations. Additionally, the UTL 2000 creates a pumping action which can be used for transfer purposes at low to moderate viscosities with a maximum of about 20 m (ca. 2 bar).
The high shear dispersing machine ULTRA-TURRAX UTL 2000 is available in eight sizes. The possible throughput varies from 50 l/h up to 125.000 l/h. All sizes of machines work with the same circumferential speed of the rotor which provides for a reliable scale-up.
Advantages of the ULTRA-TURRAX UTL machine:
- Simple, yet robust design, which is synonymous with long service life
- Improved dispersing and pumping performance
- Simple speed adjustment by use of belt drive
- Easy scale-up of processes developed with the laboratory machine UTL onto production machines UTL
- High-value seal with wear-resistant materials
- High quality surface finishes for easy cleaning
- Machine is self-draining and CIP- resp. SIP-capable
- All wetted parts are 316L / 316Ti stainless steel
- Capable of operation under pressures of up to 16 bar
- Other materials and finishes are available upon request
- Low noise levels
- Can be converted to a variety of other modules
- Manufactured according to EHEDG guidelines (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group)
- 3A-Sanitary conform and certified
- Pharmaceutical execution available upon request
- Explosion protected executions according to ATEX 95 guidelines deliverable
