High Shear Mixer
(Inline Homogenizer)

How Does the Hommix Inline Homogenizer Work?

The Hommix high shear mixer is an inline homogenizer built around a rotor-stator disintegrator system. Its operating principle consists of three stages:

1. Suction by vacuum effect: The rotor blades, rotating at high speed, create a vacuum effect inside the housing and draw the mixture toward the rotor-stator assembly.
2. Centrifugal force: Driven by centrifugal force, the mixture is forced into the narrow gap between the rotor blades and the inner wall of the stator.
3. High shear force: As the liquid and powder particles pass through the narrow channel between the rotor and stator, they are broken down, and the mixture is homogenized at the molecular level.

Because this process takes place along a process line, the machine is also known as an inline homogenizer. Unlike conventional mixers, the Hommix mixer forces the blend to flow in liquid form in order to draw in powder. As a result, large-volume and difficult-to-wet powders — such as carbomer, xanthan gum and milk powder — disperse smoothly in a single pass, with no need for an additional pump or a pre-mixing step.

Hommix High Shear Mixer Models and Capacities

The Hommix product family consists of 5 different models suited to every requirement, from small and medium-sized production lines to high-capacity industrial plants. You can compare the technical specifications of all models in the table below:

Model	Liquid Capacity (L/h)	Powder Capacity	Motor Power	Liquid Inlet	Powder Inlet	Dimensions (LxWxH mm)	Weight
E-MX10	750 – 1,000	>250 kg	1.1 / 1.5 / 2.2 kW	DN 40	DN 40	895 × 510 × 712	75 kg
E-MX50	5,000 – 10,000	>1,500 kg	4 kW	DN 25	DN 50	1005 × 560 × 1288	120 kg
E-MX50+	5,000 – 10,000	>2,500 kg	3.0+1.5 / 4.0+2.2 / 5.5+2.2 kW	DN 25	DN 50	1360 × 840 × 837	120 kg
E-MX100	9,000 – 18,000	>3,500 kg	5.5 / 7.5 kW	DN 50	DN 100	1600 × 840 × 1027	190 kg
E-MX100+	9,000 – 24,000	>5,000 kg	5.5+3.0 / 7.5+4.0 kW	DN 50	DN 100	1600 × 840 × 1027	220 kg

On all models the liquid outlet line is standard DN 40 / DN 50 and can be customized to suit the application requirement.

E-MX10 — Pilot and Small-Scale Production

Offering a liquid capacity of up to 1,000 liters per hour, the E-MX10 is an ideal compact solution for laboratory product development, boutique cosmetics production and small-batch pharmaceutical formulations.

E-MX50 / E-MX50+ — Medium-Scale Industrial Production

With a liquid processing capacity of 10,000 liters per hour, the E-MX50 and E-MX50+ models are designed for medium-scale food, beverage and cosmetics production lines. With a 2,500 kg/h powder capacity and a dual-motor option, the E-MX50+ version is optimized for high-viscosity products.

E-MX100 / E-MX100+ — High-Capacity Industrial Production

With a liquid capacity of up to 24,000 liters per hour and a powder capacity of 5,000 kg/h, the E-MX100+ model is developed specifically for large-scale dairy, sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise and industrial paint production lines.

Request a model-specific quote.

Technical Specifications of Hommix High Shear Mixers

Hommix powder/liquid mixers are designed for applications where hygiene and durability standards must be kept to the highest level:

• Product-contact parts: 316L stainless steel
• Chassis: 304 stainless steel
• Electrical cabinet: Stainless steel (IP65 protection class)
• Liquid product inlet pressure gauge (real-time monitoring)
• Powder product inlet vacuum pressure gauge
• Application-specific rotor/stator disintegrator system
• High shear force customized to the application
• Operator-controlled powder/fluid dispersion
• AC motor drive with frequency-adjustable speed control
• Mechanical single-acting seal system
• Automatic cooling system
• CIP- and SIP-compatible design (in-line cleaning and sterilization)
• Sterilization time: 30 minutes
• Low energy consumption, high performance

Advantages of the Hommix High Shear Mixer

Compared with conventional tank mixers and manual mixing methods, the Hommix inline homogenizer fundamentally transforms your production efficiency:

• Trouble-free operation at both high and low temperatures
• Mixes extremely difficult-to-wet powders in a single pass
• Increases viscosity through the effect of shear force
• Enables the processing of high-viscosity products
• High efficiency with hard and wet powders
• Minimizes processing time
• Simple installation, ergonomic design and easy maintenance
• Seals can be replaced easily
• Custom design tailored to your operating conditions
• No need for an additional pump
• Low maintenance cost

Gains Compared with Conventional Methods

Comparison Criterion	Conventional Method	Hommix Mixer
Energy consumption	Baseline	80% lower
Production time	Baseline	80% shorter
Mixture homogeneity	Standard	Superior
Product quality consistency	Variable	Consistent

Industrial Application Areas

Hommix high shear mixers are used in thousands of different formulations across 5 main industry sectors:

Food and Beverage

Flavorings, baby food, milk powder, chocolate, fruit juice, pectin, oils, honey, locust bean gum, ice cream mix, marmalade and jams, milk and dairy products, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, soups, sauces, molasses, starch-based products, agar-agar, guar gum and gum arabic.

Cosmetics

Creams, deodorants, perfumes, cosmetic gels, hair sprays, solid and liquid soaps, lipstick, lotions, nail polish, pigments, shampoos, sunscreens, toothpaste and dental gels.

Pharmaceuticals

Syrups, dietary supplements, gels, ointments, vaccine emulsions, tablet coating solutions and pharmaceutical solutions.

Chemicals and Petrochemicals

Adhesives, agrochemicals, tar, defoamers, catalysts, carbomer, carbopol, concrete admixtures, foils and films, synthetics, mineral oils, resins, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), mastics, waxes and rubber solutions.

Paint Industry

Automotive paints, roll and container coatings, decorative paints, floor coatings, industrial coatings, printing inks, glazes, pigments, wood preservation products, varnishes and enamels.

Certificates and International Compliance

HOMMAK Makina manufactures Hommix mixers to international quality and safety standards:

• CE — European conformity marking
• ISO 9001:2015 — Quality management system
• ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental management system
• ISO 45001:2018 — Occupational health and safety management system
• EAC — Eurasian Economic Union conformity
• ATEX — Explosive atmospheres conformity (on request)
• TSE-HYB — TSE Service Competency Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a high shear mixer and what is it used for?

A high shear mixer is an industrial mixer that homogenizes a blend by breaking it down as it passes through the narrow gap between a high-speed rotating rotor and a stationary stator. It is used in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and chemical industries to rapidly dissolve powdered raw materials in liquid, to produce high-viscosity products and to prepare emulsions.

How much does a Hommix mixer cost?

The price of a Hommix high shear mixer varies according to the selected model (E-MX10 – E-MX100+), capacity, motor power, additional features (custom chamber, ATEX conformity, etc.) and export requirements. For exact pricing, you can fill in our quote form or get in touch with our sales team.

What is the difference between a Hommix mixer and a conventional tank mixer?

While conventional tank mixers disperse powder by gravity and a bladed agitator, the Hommix inline homogenizer draws the powder into the blend by vacuum effect and breaks it down with its rotor-stator system, homogenizing it at the molecular level. This delivers 80% energy savings, an 80% shorter production time and superior mixture quality.

Are Hommix mixers CIP- and SIP-compatible?

Yes. Hommix high shear mixers are designed to be fully compatible with Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-in-Place (SIP) applications. Sterilization time is 30 minutes, and cleaning can be carried out without disassembly in hygiene-critical sectors such as food and pharmaceuticals.

In which sectors are they used?

Hommix mixers are actively used in the milk and dairy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical and petrochemical, biotechnology and paint industries. They perform especially well with difficult-to-wet powders such as carbomer, xanthan, milk powder and pectin.

What grade of stainless steel are they made from?

All product-contact parts are manufactured from 316L stainless steel, while the body chassis is manufactured from 304 stainless steel. This choice of material provides high corrosion resistance against acidic and abrasive products and supports the FDA/EHEDG compliance required by the food and pharmaceutical industries.