EKATO Unimix - Vacuum Processing Unit

EKATO PARAVISC impeller

The EKATO PARAVISC impeller is characterized by excellent axial mixing and is very versatile in the mixing process.

• Short mixing times and efficient heat transfer in the entire viscosity range
• Open design allows the use of a central baffle
• Use of wall scrapers to remove wall residues and optimize heat transfer

EKATO S-JET homogenizer

The EKATO S-JET is not only designed for general homogenization tasks but also fulfills the highest requirements in solids dispersion.

• Designed for internal homogenization within the vessel as well as for external homogenization via the recirculation line
• Switch from 100% internal to 100% external homogenization via magnetic ring
• Suction of large amounts of powder directly into the homogenizer allows for shortest process times with maximum product quality
• Automated product feed for reproducible product quality
• Produces high pressure for the circulation and discharge of highly viscous products
• No additional pump necessary; the EKATO S-JET is used for the discharge of the product and also as a CIP pump

Additional EKATO S-JET design features

• The internal homogenization mode allows for very low filling levels
• Direct suction of liquids and/or solids into the high-shear-zone for immediate wetting and dispersion
• Double-acting mechanical seal system for easy installation/removal
• No dead zones on the shaft because the slip rings are directly connected to the rotor
• Integration of the intake rate into the automation allows full process control
• Automated seal liquid system with pressure and level control
• cGMP-compliant design
• Ideal interaction with the agitator (EKATO PARAVISC) for efficient product circulation in the vessel
• S-JET/V: Especially for toothpaste and other products with high throughput

The UNIMIX vacuum processing units are used worldwide and have an excellent reputation in the production of ointments, gels, creams, suspensions, toothpaste, skin care products and cosmetics as well as many products from the food and chemical industry.

Features

• Ideal vertical and radial mixing by the EKATO PARAVISC agitator
• Immediate dispersion of raw materials when added via the UNIMIX S-JET homogenizer
• Short-circuit-free internal/external product recirculation
• Variable shear energy input
• Optimal heating and cooling times
• Cleaning in place (CIP)

Vacuum Processing Unit Type UNIMIX SRA (100 L to 10,000 L)

Vacuum processing units type UNIMIX SRA 1,250 and UNIMIX SRA 630 for manufacturing cosmetics
The SRA series is equipped with the typical UNIMIX components such as PARAVISC agitator, S-JET homogenizer, heating and cooling function and vacuum and is suitable for the manufacturing of products from the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

Vacuum Processing Unit Type UNIMIX SRC with Lifting Column

Because of their versatility, the mixers of the UNIMIX SRC series are the most widely used types of the EKATO UNIMIX product line. All machines of this series guarantee the fast, safe, and economical production of various products with different viscosities.

Pilot Plant Mixer Type UNIMIX SRT 50

The UNIMIX SRT series of pilot plant mixers has been designed for product and process development (scale-up) in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. This machine type has a particularly compact design and can be used as a plug and ready to use device. All key components are technical identical to the production units:

• EKATO PARAVISC agitator
• EKATO S-JET homogenizer
• Process control
• On board heating and cooling
• CIP
• Vacuum pump

Laboratory Mixer Type UNIMIX LM (6 L) for Product Development

Small in scale – great in function. The EKATO UNIMIX laboratory mixers are ideal for the production of small batches under production conditions. This way, important data is collected as a reliable basis for a later production (scale-up). All parameters such as speed, temperatures and pressures can be adjusted variably. The homogenizing system of the laboratory mixers is particularly advantageous because it not only serves for internal and external homogenization but also emptying.