The EmulsiFlex-C50 fitted with pneumatic pressure control cylinder
(centre) and heat exchanger. Note the pressure transducer in an in-line
transducer adapter to the left of the homogenizing valve.
The electronic control box for the EmulsiFlex-C50. No pilot valves
making it a very quiet unit.
The EmulsiFlex-C50 weighs approximately 80lb/36kg unpacked.
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EmulsiFlex-C50
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1. Pump
The EmulsiFlex-C50 homogenizer is
powered by an air/gas driven, double-acting, high pressure pump developed
and manufactured by AVESTIN. There are no "O"-rings or gaskets
in the entire path of the product. The only plastic seal is the plunger
seal which is UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene).
There is no air operated pilot valve making it quite possibly the quietest
air driven pump of its type on the market today. The plunger back
flush system is standard.
2. Homogenizing Valve
The standard EmulsiFlex-C50 is delivered
with a pneumatically controlled, dynamic homogenizing valve. The entire homogenizing
valve is very easy to disassemble for cleaning and inspection. No
"O"-rings are present. The only plastic seal is a Teflon ring to seal
the homogenizing valve stem. All other seals are precision metal/ceramic
and ceramic/ceramic face seals without gaskets.
3. Capacity/Pressure
In common with all air driven pumps, the flow rate depends on the homogenizing
pressure selected. The EmulsiFlex-C50 has a capacity of 15-50L/hr.
A sample as small as 25mL can be processed with a hold back volume of less
than 4mL. The homogenizing pressure can be adjusted in the range
of 500-30000psi/ 3.5-207MPa.
4. Temperature Control
Inlet and outlet temperatures can be controlled with the installation
of an appropriate heat exchanger.
5. Cleaning and Sterilization
Hot water, ethanol, acetone and various other cleaning agents can be
flushed through the equipment for quick cleaning. After cleaning,
residual fluids may be removed from the instrument by blowing the system
out with compressed air/gas. The unit, including the homogenizing
valve, can be fully disassembled for stringent cleaning and inspection
if required. The entire wetted parts, including the pump bodies and
homogenizing valve, can be isolated in a clean room for sterile operation.
All wetted parts are autoclavable and FDA approvable. The pump inlets
can be connected easily to steam at 120-130 °C for steam in place sterilization.
6. Requirement for Operation
Most laboratories, research facilities and production spaces have sufficient
air pressure and flow rate to run the C50. For laboratory use, a
compressor of 7hp/5.2kW is sufficient. For production over several
hours, we recommend a compressor of 10-15hp/7.5-11.2kW . These compressors
are common and affordable. The air pressure required depends on the
application. For most dispersions, emulsions, liposomes and E.
coli rupture, an air pressure of 85psi/0.6MPa or greater is sufficient.
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