APV Homogenizers
APV has long been recognized as the innovative leader in
the development of equipment for the broadest range of homogenizers.
APV homogenizers are capable of handling pressures up to
30,000 psi for products with viscosities up to 5000 cP. APV
offers the widest range of homogenizer sizes from lab scale
through high capacity production units. 
Although the homogenizer is commonly considered a machine
to process dairy products, it is an essential part of many
industrial applications. Chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty
food and biotechnology (cell disruption) facilities use homogenizers
to emulsify, disperse, mix and process their products. Because
of these diverse applications, the homogenizer, consisting
of a positive displacement pump and homogenizing valve, has
been designed to accommodate the demands required by these
different processing protocols. Ongoing research in the mechanism
of homogenization has brought new insight into how to design
the most efficient homogenizing valve. High-pressure operation,
sanitary design, sturdy construction, wear-resistant materials
and automated pressure control are some of the elements incorporated
into the modern APV Homogenizer.
Some of the food and dairy applications using the APV Homogenizer
include; pasteurized milk, ice cream mix, UHT milk, evaporated
milk, half-and-half, yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, flavor
emulsions, whipped toppings, infant formula, peanut butter,
ketchup, soy beverages, salad dressings, and orange juice
concentrate.
A choice of application-specific homogenizing valve assemblies
include APV’s patented Super Micro-Gap Valve technology
that makes it possible to process milk at up to one-third
less operating pressure than a conventional valve. Depending
on the flow rate, single-stage and two-stage homogenizing
valve assemblies also can be specified in a choice of hydraulic
or manual actuation.
Homogenizers can be supplied with aseptic design. All aseptic
pump cylinders and homogenizing valve assemblies are designed
for sterilization with steam or hot water at temperatures
up to 300°F. APV’s sanitary in-line flow pattern
eliminates dead ends to reduce cleaning and sterilization
costs. |
