homogenizers
Homogenizing Acidic Solutions
Laboratory and pilot plant homogenizer rotor-stator generators and companion flow through chambers are typically manufactured of nickel stainless steel such as AISI Type 304 and 316. These are excellent alloys for general corrosion resistance and cleanability. With proper care they can provide years of trouble-free service. The same applies for rotor-stator shaft bearings and seals…
Read MoreTips on Homogenizing Delicate Samples
Avoiding sample damage by heat or mechanical action can be of concern to laboratory scientists researching solutions to disease prevention or developing new or improved medical treatments. Tissue homogenization, cell disruption, and emulsifying are but three of many applications where laboratory homogenizers may be called into play. Accessories such as a flow-through chamber also may…
Read MoreUsing a Flow-Through Chamber for Sports Drink Processing
Coupling a laboratory homogenizer drive motor to a flow-through chamber attachment is an excellent way to mix ingredients such as food supplements and energy drinks. Today’s flow through chambers can process high volumes and serve either as a pilot plant for food processing or for production line homogenizing and blending. The popularity of energy drinks…
Read MoreHow to Use Lab Homogenizers
As with all precision scientific equipment, laboratory homogenizers have advantages and limitations. Many of the questions we get at CAT Scientific come down to the improper use of lab homogenizers or misconceptions of what they do and what they should not be expected to do. For that matter, we could have titled this post “How…
Read MoreWhen to use Sealed and Non-Sealed Homogenizer Shafts
Laboratory homogenizer shaft assemblies have a number of components, all designed to work together to accomplish homogenizing, emulsifying, mixing, cell disruption, and similar processing. The work performed governs the selection of the homogenizer generator, specifically choosing the correct rotor-stator configuration. This includes the size (diameter) and the length of the shaft assembly. For certain homogenizing…
Read MoreUsing a Lab Homogenizer in Animal Cell Research
Animal tissue culture techniques can require careful handling of the sample to ensure the cells won’t be damaged or die before animal cell research proceeds. Processing animal fibers to secure cells is a critical first step in the process. A laboratory homogenizer is an excellent tool to accomplish this but care must be taken to…
Read MoreTurning a Lab Homogenizer into a Flow-Through Chamber
Laboratory homogenizers represent a significant investment for research organizations engaged in developing new processing procedures across a broad range of industries. Integrating or adding a flow through chamber to the homogenizer mixer greatly increases its functionality by enabling inline processing or extending the exposure of samples to the homogenization action. Here’s What Flow-Through Chambers Do…
Read MoreAccessorize your Scientific Homogenizer with an Analytical Mill
Particle size reduction on a laboratory scale is often required to formulate samples for further analysis. While several techniques – such as using a mortar and pestle – can accomplish this, a faster, easier and cleaner technique is coupling an analytical mill grinding chamber to a scientific homogenizer. Admittedly the sample size is smaller than…
Read MoreA Quick Guide to Lab Homogenizers
Laboratory homogenizers are among the most versatile tools in research. Lab homogenizers are virtually indispensible because they help scientists efficiently evaluate various approaches to mixing, dispersing, cell disrupting, emulsifying, particle reduction and similar exercises. The objective is developing efficient homogenizing procedures that can be scaled to commercial production levels. Selecting a Homogenizer Mixer Homogenizer mixers…
Read MoreA Guide to Homogenizer Components
When selecting a laboratory-grade homogenizer research and process development scientists generally focus on the objective of the emulsifying exercise and the physical characteristics of the material being studied. This information will guide the selection of the rotor and stator configuration. To get the terminology straight in this post we call the rotor (attached to the…
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