• Dispersion of powders into high viscosity fluids such as polymers, pastes, gels, gums and doughs
• High energy de-agglomeration of solids in viscous fluids and pastes
• Viscosity modification of materials through intensive processing

• Ability to intensively disperse and mix high viscosity fluids inline
• Excellent thermal control over both rotor and stator means reduced risk of damaging sensitive ingredients
• Multi-stage mixing allows sequenced addition of liquid additives at each stage
• Robust construction and quality components for reduced downtime
• Production level scalability to tonnes/hour throughputs
• Zero bypass opportunity for fluids - all the fluid must go through the stressing zones
• Hygienic and flameproof options for a wide range of applications

The range of UML machines covers the following ranges of performance:

• Typical maximum flowrates from 100 to 6000 kg per hour
• Downstream system pressures to 200 bar (depending on fluid type).  Higher pressures are possible, on request.
• Rotational speeds typically from 150 rpm to 800 rpm
• Typical motor power from 1.1kW to 15kW
• ATEX and UL hazardous area options
• Hygienic design options to 3A and EHEDG guidelines

To disperse and mix viscous fluids, UML machines rely on a combination of Fluid Division Mixing (FDM) for inter-cavity transfer and high pressure nozzles for material stressing.  By separating the mixing elements along the length of the machine and including intermediate pumping between each stage, the overall pressure drops are kept low to make a simpler, more robust machine.  Inter-stage pumping is provided using screw extrusion techniques with special features to increase pressures and it is possible to dose additives into the mixed flow within each mixing stage.