What Is a High Shear Mixer?
A high shear mixer is a device used to uniformly mix liquids and powders using high shear forces.
It operates based on two main principles: the vortex principle and the ultrasonic principle. In the vortex principle, liquids and powders are mixed in a swirling motion by rapidly rotating blades within the vessel. In contrast, the ultrasonic principle involves dispersing liquids and powders into fine particles and uniformly mixing them by vibrating the contents of the vessel with ultrasound.
High shear mixers are applied in various industries, including food processing, cosmetics manufacturing, and pharmaceutical production. They are used for processes such as emulsification, homogenization, dispersion, dissolution, and suspension. Using these mixers achieves uniform mixing of liquids and powders, leading to improved product quality and productivity.