Pilot scale high shear mixing
GEA MIXING FORMULA® High Shear Test Mixers
Developing new products and processes can be an expensive and labor-intensive investment for many customers. GEA understands this, and that is why we offer our customers the opportunity to trial their products before scaling up production.
Are you looking to scale-up a new manufacturing process?
Our test mixers range from small to medium scale batches and a wide range of mixing capacities. The test mixers can simulate the operating behavior of full-scale production and can be adapted to run according to your required specifications.
Test before you buy!
Customers can choose to test mixing equipment and solutions at GEA test facilities
Advantages
- Lower potential risks
- Develop new products
- Reduce your-time-to-market for new products
- Optimize/validate process parameters and recipes ahead of full-scale production
- Achieve new concentration levels and particle size distributions
- Improve product homogeneity/structure
- Optimize batch cycle times and confirm shelf-life
- Be on top of CAPEX/OPEX
Try before you buy
Customers can choose to test mixing equipment and solutions at GEA test facilities. Featuring state-of-the-art GEA test mixers at our facilities in Germany and Denmark, a pilot study on the GEA high shear mixing technologies can be performed. Our range of high shear mixers supports the processing of high-quality raw materials.
Our GEA high shear test mixers are available in a wide range. Contact us today to find out more.
GEA BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Test Mixer 100L
The small-scale BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Test Mixer 100L is a cost-efficient option to trial and develop a formulation prior to investing in a standard, full-scale BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Mixer. Tests can be done to prepare recipes and clarify important process parameters such as temperature profiles and production times, which expedites scale-up and process development.
Providing the highest possible levels of efficiency, flexibility and hygiene we offer high shear mixing equipment from initial small-scale testing to full-scale commercial production.
Customers can choose to test the 100L test mixer and solutions at our test facilities in Germany, Denmark and the US.
Rental
Our 100L GEA BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Test Mixers are available for both short and long term rentals and can be shipped globally, allowing you to perform your own tests at your own site, using your own raw materials. We understand that some customers may find this a daunting prospect and that's why we will always be on hand to support you.
Our high shear rental test mixers can be installed with ease at your facilities and connected to your existing process equipment.
Rent before you own: contact us today to find out more.
GEA BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Test Mixer 500L
The BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Test Mixer 500L is a cost-efficient option to test and develop recipes and processes prior to investing in a standard, full-scale BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Mixer. It also provides customers with the opportunity to reduce batch cycle times, improve product homogeneity, increase shelf-life and reduce the time-to-market for new products. Fully equipped with direct steam, flash cooling, flow control on all important processes, recipe control, high pressure/vacuum, temperature and process control enables processing of a wide range of products.
Customers can choose to test the 500L test mixer and solutions at our test facility in Germany.
Contact us today to trial the 500L high shear test mixer
GEA INLINE FORMULA® SOL High Shear Test Mixer 750L
Our GEA INLINE FORMULA® SOL High Shear Test Mixer 750L is often the preferred choice for continuous mixing solutions when high product output is required. Introduction of high volumes of powder with a steady liquid flow to create fully wetted low viscosity products is the core of the technology. Installed with both an external and an internal recirculation loop the full potential of the INLINE FORMULA® mixing technology can be tested.
Customers can choose to test the 750L test mixer and solutions at our test facilities in Germany or Denmark.
Contact us today and find out more about testing and rental options
What type of applications are suitable?
Whether you are developing a new market entry or simply optimizing an existing product, we can help you create “the product of tomorrow”. From initial testing to commercial production, GEA can offer a wide range of mixing equipment to help drive continuous product improvement.
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