Labor Pilot
The LABOR-PILOT is a compact and multipurpose inline laboratory
dispersing machine. It is designed for solid-liquid mixing,
homogenizing, emulsifying, suspending and wet milling. The LABOR-PILOT
2000/4 is suitable for wide range of applications, particularly in the
chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, plastics, colors and food
industries. It is uniquely designed with the advance technology and is
available with six interchangeable modules. It can be customized to fit
particular procedural demands. Important process parameters such as
circumferential speed, tools and mixing chamber geometry are
structurally identical to those of the IKA 2000 inline production
machines: UTL, DR, DRS, MHD, MK and MKO. Therefore, the LABOR-PILOT
ensures a reliable scale-up by offering the possibility to work with the
same method from formulation development to mass production.
The basic inline machine is equipped with the single-stage dispersing
module ULTRA-TURRAX® UTL. It is best suited for batch applications and
can be adapted for the manufacturing of dispersions from coarse to fine.
Compared to a conventional stirrer, the mixing time is reduced by up to
50%.
Depending on the application, the basic unit can be modified quickly with different working modules.The module DISPAX-REACTOR® DR converts the LABOR-PILOT into a
multi-stage high capacity dispersing machine for fine particle size
reduction. With just one pass, the module DR does typically achieve fine
dispersions with an extremely narrow particle size distribution. It
also guarantees an optimum homogeneity, which is an important
pre-condition for the long-time stability of emulsions or suspensions.
The module MHD is designed for a fully continuous incorporation of
powders into liquids. By use of this module, the mixing relation of
solid and liquid should be volumetrically or gravimetrically controlled.
Depending on the product characteristics, dispersions with viscosities
up to 50 Pas or solid contents up to 80% can be achieved just after one
pass.
The modules Colloid Mill MK and Cone Mill MKO are used for wet or fine
milling of hard and granular raw materials or for the production of
finest emulsions as well as for improving of quality of finished
dispersions. The MK module consists of two cones with differently
directed flow channels on their surfaces. The cones can be shifted
against each other to a minimum distance, thus varying friction as well
as flow capacity. By adjusting the milling gap, the achievable particle
size can be controlled. The MKO module works on the same principle as
the MK module except the outlet area of its cones is coated with
abrasion-resistant tungsten carbide. This results in an enlarged
friction surface that enables to produce even finer suspensions at
reduced flow.
The laboratory dispersing machine LABOR-PILOT 2000/4 can be upgraded to a
high-speed dispersing machine with the LABOR-PILOT-CONTROLLER.
The LABOR-PILOT 2000/4 differs from the alternative PROCESS-PILOT
2000/4 machine due to the applied seal technology and two additional
process modules for powder entry in recirculation mode.
For working under pressure/vacuum and with elevated temperatures or abrasive materials, we recommend the machine PROCESS-PILOT.Advantages of LABOR-PILOT:
Flexibility and ease of use: one machine suits for many applications and variety of processes
Together with inline machines of 2000 series enables seamless transition of processes from laboratory to production while retaining the product quality
Easy and quick exchange of the modules as well as conversion to a complete working plant
CIP and SIP capable
Integral electronic control via LABOR-PILOT-CONTROLLER
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