QUADRO ® LIQUIDS PROCESSING
HV Emulsifier
Typical Applications and Specifications & Wet Mill
SUBMICRON HOMOGENIZING,
COSMETIC/ FOOD & PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIAL
PERSONAL CARE BEVERAGE
HIGH SHEAR WET MILLING,
Cream Emulsions Flavor Dispersions Drug Delivery Creams Ink Dispersions
Lotions Colorant Milling API Wet Suspension Milling Wet Milling Pigments
Multiple Emulsions Functional Foods Eye Drop Emulsions Graphite Slurries
MICRONIZATION
Pigment Dispersion Omega-3 Emulsions Opthalmic Suspensions Resin Suspensions
Sunscreens Beverage Fortification Topical Suspensions Sizing Emulsions
Cosmeceuticals Condiment Emulsions Oral Suspensions Polymer Milling
Grain Suspensions Antacids Coating Suspensions
Beverage Pulp Milling Battery Compounds
MODEL
HVO HV1 HV3
MOTOR SIZE HP (kW) 7.5 (5.5) 20 - 25 (15 - 18.5) 40 - 60 (30 - 45)
CAPACITY* gpm (lpm) 0.3 - 2.5 (1 - 9.5) 5 - 25 (20 - 95) 30 - 75 (110 - 285)
INLET FITTING in (mm) 0.5 (13) 1.5 (38) 3 (75)
DISCHARGE FITTING in (mm) 0.5 (13) 1.5 (38) 2.5 (64)
*Capacities are based on water at max speed. Actual capacities may vary depending on rotor speed and product characteristics.
Powder Dispersion Continuous Processing Homogenization Emulsification Deagglomeration
Local Representative
MATERIAL PROCESSING
613 Colby Drive 832 Industrial Drive
Waterloo, ON, CA N2V 1A1 Elmhurst, IL 60126 quadrosales@idexcorp.com www.quadroliquids.com
QuadroHV2015
QUADRO ® LIQUIDS PROCESSING
HV Emulsifier & Wet Mill U n m a t c h e d p e r fo r m a n ce. E xce pt i o n a l s e r v i ce.
SUBMICRON HOMOGENIZING, Save on submicron emulsification High value alternative to media milling
HIGH SHEAR WET MILLING, The HV Emulsifier provides more process shear energy
than a conventional rotor/stator mill due to accelerated
The HV Wet Mill defines new limits in high shear milling
and closes the gap between traditional rotor/stator
MICRONIZATION tooling tip speeds. This significantly lowers capital mixers and media mill technology. Wet suspension
costs compared to homogenizers or media mills, and milling and micronization processes can now be
is ideally suited for processing submicron emulsions. accomplished without the use of difficult-to-clean and
time consuming media mills.
UNIQUE HIGH SPEED DESIGN Unmatched sanitary design
The Quadro® HV Series can be All 3 models ranging from 7.5-60HP are fully drainable
optimized for various applications and is and assembled with quick connect sanitary clamps
available in two configurations; the HV for ease of removal. In addition, the HV Series utilizes
a unique high-speed sanitary mechanical seal that
Emulsifier for submicron homogenizing,
eliminates potential trap areas around the rotor shaft
and the HV Wet Mill for micronizing
for improved CIP/SIP results.
suspensions and slurries.
The unique high speed design of the HV
Series enables accelerated rotor/stator
velocities and an exponential increase PERFORMANCE & ADVANTAGES
in process shear energy. At a maximum • High capacities save significant process time
rotational speed of 70m/s, the HV produces over conventional high-pressure homogenizers
more than 55x the high shear energy of a and media mills
conventional rotor/stator mill. • Equipment cost is generally 70% less than
homogenizers and dry powder mills
• Machines easily retrofit into existing facilities
• High shear wet milling often doesn’t require
SUBMICRON SIZE REDUCTION additional containment
10
• Ideal choice for sensitive materials, as liquid
dissipates heat generated by the mill
Concentration %
• Available in portable and multi-functional process
Volume
5
skids to serve numerous mixing cells and reduce
necessary capital
0
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Droplet Size (µm)
Traditional Quadro®
Rotor/Stator HV-Emulsifier
Mixer
