This will reduce particles to their ultimate crystal size by breaking up the agglomerates into which they form. In the case of emulsions, the same principle holds. As the particles of the dispersed phase of the emulsion get smaller, it requires progressively more energy to overcome the surface tension holding them together. Enormous hydraulic shear is needed to do the job and a colloid mill is the ideal device to apply this force. An almost limitless variety of materials can be processed.
Viscosities can run from water thin to paste thick.
Clearance between the rotor and stator can be adjusted and locked in seconds with no tools needed. Even while the mill is operating. Product cannot get into the bearings under normal use. All mills are jacketed for use with steam, hot or cold water. Our colloid mills can operate at temperatures up to 350 F. Premier Colloid Mills can be easily converted to closed, continuous operation.