Homogenization is an incredibly useful technique that is becoming more heavily utilized in a number of manufacturing industries, including pharmaceutical, biotech, cosmetic, and food. Homogenization is an important step in creating high-quality products that consumers have grown to expect. With benefits including improved taste, texture, and consistency of products – when then translate to increased sales and customer satisfaction – it’s no wonder that more and more industries are clamoring to get a homogenizer of their own! Continue reading to learn about more benefits of high pressure homogenization.
Consistency in Composition of Products
High pressure homogenization allows for an even dispersion of ingredients within a medium; this is incredibly important for the pharmaceutical industry, where active ingredients need to be evenly dispersed within a pill, tablet, capsule, or syrup – and within the cosmetic industry, where customers expect their lotions and creams to have an even texture and appearance.
Increased Rate of Dissolution
Homogenization involves pushing materials through a shaft to create smaller particles; this is especially important in the world of dissolution, where smaller and finer particles facilitate easier dissolution. In the pharmaceutical industry, this impacts both the bioavailability and efficacy of drugs that are produced.
Greater Stability of Final Products
A successfully homogenized product contains particles that are so small and fine that they do not fall out of solution. This is incredibly important to the food and beverage industry – the last thing a customer wants is a bottle of juice that has particles visibly falling out of solution!
Decreased Cost
Another benefit of high pressure homogenization is its ability to not only enhance the safety of products – especially important both in the food and pharmaceutical industries – but to reduce overall costs as well. Effective high pressure homogenization often results in a reduced need for processing chemicals and thermal processing, and can also decrease the potential costs of product recalls.
Pion 's BEE Brand: High Quality High Pressure Homogenizers
At Pion, we take pride in our wide array of homogenizing equipment. We offer an extensive 1-year warranty on parts and labor, with unmatched customer service and training. Our homogenization equipment utilizes the forces of shear, impact, cavitation and turbulence to ensure the highest quality of emulsions, dispersions, and finished product. Our equipment is well-suited for laboratory, research and development, pilot plant, and industrial use. To learn more about our selection of homogenizers, please contact us today for more information.
