Bigger is not always better. For instance, many electronic gadgets that have come out over the past few years have a smaller, more streamlined design. Most people want to lose weight to become smaller. Also, I’m glad pests like spiders and cockroaches are as small as they are.
Multiple industries and manufacturers need to be able to reduce the size of particles to achieve their preferred end-product. It affects a product’s color, taste, chemical reaction, density and more. For example: reduced particle size enables creams and lotions to absorb into the skin more rapidly, which is extremely important in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Key benefits of particle size reduction include:
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Increased dissolution rate
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Improved drug delivery
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Cleaning product health and safety
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Controlled rate of reaction
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Greater sedimentation stability
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Consistent product texture and appearance
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Improved mineral processing
Preferred Product for Particle Size Reduction
One of the most widely utilized methods for particle size reduction is high-pressure homogenization. It uses mechanical force to break down particles or droplets in a liquid into smaller and more uniform sizes, resulting in a dispersion, which is where fine particles of one substance are scattered throughout another substance. Dispersions can be further classified into solutions, suspensions and colloids, a mixture somewhere between a solution and a suspension.
Some high-pressure homogenizers can reduce particle size to as small as a single-digit nanometer. Plus, they ensure the composition is equal throughout, and the overall molecular makeup of the sample isn’t compromised.
Selection Criteria
How do you know what homogenizer is best for your company’s specific needs? The first consideration is what type of product you need. Which one you select will vary based on whether you want to use it for a specific product or for more general use. identifying the key product(s) you want produce should help guide you in choosing the most suitable homogenizer.
Once you narrow down the product(s), you’ll want to decide what features and capabilities you want in a homogenizer. Depending on whether your product(s) and process requires mechanical forces (like shear, cavitation or impact), high pressure, temperature change or another parameter altogether, you should identify the technical operations needed to make sure you choose the right machine for your needs.
The BEE International Difference
Unlike a hammer mill which uses only one mechanical force (impact), BEE International’s patented homogenization technology utilizes all available mechanical forces. We synergistically combine and fine-tune all available mechanical forces, including turbulence, cavitation, shear, impact and process intensity, to produce the best possible product for you. In addition, we produce a tight distribution of small, uniform particles every time.
Depending on your product, benefits of our products include a longer shelf life, increased bioavailability, improved sensory characteristics and greater productivity along with lower manufacturing costs due to fewer passes. Our laboratory, pilot and industrial homogenizers all produce reliable and consistent particle size reduction.
Contact us today to see how we can meet your homogenization needs! To learn more about how to achieve efficient and consistent particle size reduction, download our FREE eBook:
