GEA launches new Ariete and laboratory homogenizers: highly efficient and capable of handling demanding products

The GEA Ariete Homogenizer 3160 completes the series for medium and large sized process lines and closes a gap in this series: It features up to 1500 bar, with significantly increased flow rate capacity between 200 and 1200 bar. Like all Ariete homogenizers, it can be customized with more than 300 options for easy integration into any sanitary or aseptic process line. With their wide range of available materials, low running speed and linear plunger velocity, the Ariete models perform at their best even with abrasive and viscous products. Adding options from GEA – such as the patented homogenizing valve NanoVALVE or the Oil Pure System for measuring condensed water and oil –lowers power, water and lubrication oil consumption, delivering further production cost savings.

The easy-to-use, plug & play unit has been specially designed to meet the demands of laboratory testing as well as small-scale batches. Thanks to its three pistons, it ensures high performance in terms of product flow stability and homogenization. Reduced pulsations allow for very smooth and gentle processing as well as quiet running. Like all GEA laboratory homogenizers, the TriplexPanda is actuated by a camshaft transmission system, allowing maintenance-free operation. Due to its CIP capability, the liquid end guarantees full cleanability with no dead spots.

The unit is available in two versions for continuous operation up to 400 bar with a maximum flow rate of 100 l/h or 600 bar for up to 60 l/h. Both ensure full scalability and guarantee results that are comparable in quality to those of industrial homogenizers.

All GEA homogenizers are designed according to the EU safety rules (CE standards) and comply with other relevant industry certifications and guidelines such as USDA, FDA, 3-A, ATEX, EHEDG and cGMP.