DISPAX-REACTOR DR
The IKA DISPAX-REACTOR® DR 2000 machine includes three consecutive dispersing stages, creates high shear forces and is designed for the production of particularly fine emulsions and suspensions. The shear forces generated in the working chamber cause intensive material movement, thanks to which this machine also accelerates the dissolution of mono- and macromolecular substances. The combination of three consecutive stages of rotor-stator generators ensures the formation of the smallest droplets and particles, as well as a narrow range of their size distribution. Thus, highly stable emulsions and suspensions can be obtained in just one pass.
The DISPAX-REACTOR® flow machines use the same dispersion principle as the popular ULTRA-TURRAX® machines of the UTC and UTL series. The extremely small volume of the working chamber ensures a uniform effect on the product passing through it.
The current DR machine can be installed in line behind a container of pre-mixed product. In a semi-continuous process, the product passes through the machine where it is perfectly homogenized.
In a fully continuous process, the components to be mixed are fed into the machine at proportional volumetric flow rates through various inlet connections. These components are then thoroughly mixed, dispersed or homogenized and pumped out through the machine outlet.
A wide range of generators ensures that the DISPAX-REACTOR® DR can be perfectly adapted to the customer's requirements. The standard configuration consists of a series of pre-, medium- and fine rotor-stator systems, which ensures sufficient particle size reduction and guarantees optimal dispersion results in just one pass.
The DISPAX-REACTOR® DR 2000 flow machine range includes eight different sizes with water throughputs ranging from 80 l/h (DR 2000/03) to 125,000 l/h (DR 2000/50). All machine sizes can operate at the same rotor speed, which ensures reliable scalability.
Advantages of the DISPAX-REACTOR® DR 2000 machine:
Strong and reliable construction, ensuring a long service life
Excellent dispersion results
Using a variety of tools to adapt to individual technical tasks
Possibility of adjusting the speed thanks to the use of a belt drive
Scalability of processes developed using a lab DR machine when transferred to production DR machines
High-quality seal made of wear-resistant materials
High quality surface polishing
Clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) capabilities
All metal parts in contact with the mixture components are made of 316L/316Ti stainless steel
Other materials and surface finishes available upon request
Ability to operate under pressure up to 16 bar
Low noise level
Equipment compliance with EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) requirements
Compliance with modern international 3A hygiene standards, confirmed by the certificate of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Pharmaceutical industry version available upon request
Explosion-proof version available according to ATEX requirements
IKA engineers and technologists are always ready to advise you on the choice of machine type and tool, as well as the installation of the machine in an existing or designed production line.
