AgitMIM range
High shear mixers and industrial emulsifiers
Seven stainless steel series for emulsifying, dispersing, micronising and mixing: high shear mixers and emulsifiers mounted on top of the tank, at its bottom or in the pipeline, a microniser for particles below 10 microns and two mixers, one with low shear and another for incorporating powder into a liquid.
- 7 seriesEmulsifiers, microniser and mixers
- 20,000 cPMaximum viscosity (EMV/EMVT)
- < 10 µmFinest particle size (MICRO)
- 0.25–30 kWMotor power ratings
- AISI 316 / 316LWetted parts
- Tank or lineOn top, at the bottom or in the pipeline
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InoxMIM high shear mixer and emulsifier models
Four emulsifier series, a microniser and two mixers. Each card takes you to the model page, with its sizes, technical data and options.
Turbine mixer
TURBINE
Mixes, homogenises or dissolves with low shear in small and medium tanks without baffles, including nitrogen-blanketed, pressurised or vacuum tanks. For sauces, brines, gels and creams.
- Low shearMixing
- No bafflesTank
- 0.25–11 kWMotor
View the TURBINE page →
Vacuum emulsifier
EMV/EMVT
Emulsifies and disperses viscous products such as mayonnaises, creams or sauces, and dissolves large amounts of powder. Works under vacuum or overpressure, with one stage (EMV) or two (EMVT).
- 20,000 cPMax. viscosity
- Vacuum / pressureTank
- 0.55–18.5 kWMotor
View the EMV/EMVT page →
Interchangeable head
EM
Vertical high-shear emulsifier, with a screen, slotted or perforated head depending on the product. Reduces particle size, eliminates lumps and dissolves solids in liquids.
- 5,000 lMax. volume
- 3 headsInterchangeable
- 1.5–18.5 kWMotor
View the EM page →
Bottom-entry emulsifier
EMF
Installed at the bottom of the tank to emulsify, disperse and mill, and quickly dissolves heavy particles. It leaves the top of the tank free or works together with an anchor agitator.
- Tank bottomMounting
- Double sealAs standard
- 0.75–18.5 kWMotor
View the EMF page →
Inline high-shear mixer
EML/EMLT
Fitted into the pipeline: it emulsifies and pumps in a single pass, with no lumps or oxidation. The EMLT, with a custom multi-tooth head, performs better with viscous products.
- Emulsifies and pumpsContinuously
- 1.5–30 kWMotor
- DIN 11851Connections
View the EML/EMLT page →
Microniser
MICRO
Very high shear for high-viscosity technical emulsions in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or food, with particles below 50, 15 or 10 microns depending on the model.
- < 10 µmParticle size (MICRO 11-5000)
- 33 m/sRotor speed
- 4–11 kWMotor
View the MICRO page →
Comparison of emulsifiers and mixers
Where each series is installed, its power and what it is used for, so you can see at a glance which one fits your process.
| Series | Type | Installation | Motor | Material | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURBINE | VORTEX turbine mixer, low shear | On top of the tank, without baffles | 0.25–11 kW | AISI 316 (shaft and propeller) | Sauces, brines, gels and dissolving powders |
| EMV/EMVT | Single- or two-stage emulsifier, high shear | On top of the tank, also under vacuum or overpressure | 0.55–18.5 kW | AISI 316L | Viscous products, up to 20,000 cP |
| EM | Emulsifier with interchangeable head | On top of the tank, up to 5,000 l | 1.5–18.5 kW | AISI 316 | Reducing particle size and eliminating lumps |
| EMF | Bottom-entry emulsifier, double seal | Tank bottom | 0.75–18.5 kW | AISI 316 | Heavy particles; with an anchor agitator for very viscous products |
| EML/EMLT | Inline high-shear mixer that also pumps | In the pipeline | 1.5–30 kW | AISI 316 | Continuous emulsifying and pumping |
| MICRO | Multi-tooth rotor microniser | Outside the tank, with CLAMP connections | 4–11 kW | AISI 316L | Particles of < 50, < 15 or < 10 µm |
| EMTB | Solid-liquid mixer | Outside the tank, with liquid recirculation | 2.2–7.5 kW | Polished AISI 316L | Incorporating powder or granules without lumps |
Ranges for each series according to the AGITMIM catalogue. The sizes, flanges and connections of each model are on its page.
Which emulsifier or mixer do you need?
Choose the situation closest to yours and we will take you to the right model.
How emulsifiers and mixers work
In an emulsifier, a turbine or rotor spins at high speed inside a fixed head, the stator. The product enters through the centre, centrifugal force drives it against the slots or holes in the head, where it is sheared and milled, and on leaving it disperses into the tank. This circulation brings fresh product to the head until the mixture is homogeneous. The geometry of the head and the rotation speed determine how fine the emulsion is.
Mixers work with less shear. The TURBINE combines a radial and an axial flow that prevent the contents from swirling without baffles, and the EMTB uses the suction of the liquid circulating through its chamber to incorporate powder without lumps. You will find more detail in our guides what types of industrial emulsifier there are and how an industrial mixer works.
From low to very high shear
From the gentle mixing of the TURBINE to the micronisation of the MICRO, with particles below 10 microns.
Three installation options
On top of the tank, at its bottom or in the pipeline, depending on the process and the space available.
Viscous products
The EMV/EMVT emulsifies up to 20,000 cP, and the EMF handles very viscous products together with an anchor agitator.
A head for every product
Screen, slotted or perforated on the EM, EMF and EML; multi-tooth and custom-made on the EMLT; two-stage on the EMVT.
Stainless steel (wetted)
AISI 316 or AISI 316L depending on the series, with a food or sanitary finish for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Simple maintenance
Few parts and an accessible head, designed to clean thoroughly. The EMTB can be dismantled quickly thanks to its Clamp connections.
Applications of high shear mixers and emulsifiers
Where InoxMIM emulsifiers and mixers are used.
Food industry
Sauces, mayonnaises, brines, syrups and reconstituted milk, and dissolving sugars, salts, gums and thickeners with a uniform texture in every batch.
Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Creams, gels, shampoos and dermocosmetic emulsions. The EMV, EMF and MICRO ensure product homogeneity and an even distribution of particles or oils.
Chemical industry
Dissolving resins, salts and gases, technical dispersions and emulsions, bentonites or lime. With a frequency inverter, the speed is adjusted to the product and its viscosity.
Frequently asked questions about high shear mixers and industrial emulsifiers
What is the difference between a vertical, a bottom-entry and an inline emulsifier?
What is the difference between an emulsifier and a mixer?
An emulsifier applies high shear between rotor and stator to break up droplets and particles and produce a stable emulsion. A mixer works with less shear: the TURBINE homogenises and dissolves without altering the structure of the product, and the EMTB incorporates powder into a liquid. We explain this in differences between agitation and mixing.
Which emulsifier is best for a very viscous product?
What particle size can be achieved with an emulsifier or a microniser?
It depends on the head, the rotation speed and the product. The EM, EMF and EML emulsifiers reduce particle size and eliminate lumps with the right head. If you need particles below 10 microns, the right equipment is the MICRO microniser: depending on the model, it achieves less than 50, 15 or 10 microns.
How do you incorporate powder into a liquid without lumps forming?
The EMTB solid-liquid mixer draws in the powder with the liquid circulating through its chamber and disperses it instantly, without caking. If you prefer to do it inside the tank, the EMV/EMVT dissolves large quantities of powder. In the pipeline, the EML/EMLT mixes powdered or crystalline solids with the base liquid.
Which emulsifiers and mixers can work under vacuum or pressure?
The EMV/EMVT emulsifier works under vacuum or overpressure without a cooled external mechanical seal, and the TURBINE mixer, with a W/W/V mechanical seal, is installed in nitrogen-blanketed, pressurised or vacuum tanks. For other series and process conditions, contact us and we will indicate the right sealing system.
What material are the emulsifiers and mixers made of?
The parts in contact with the product are stainless steel: AISI 316L on the EMV/EMVT, MICRO and EMTB (polished), and AISI 316 on the EM, EMF, EML/EMLT and the shaft and propeller of the TURBINE. The finish is food-grade or sanitary depending on the series, and the seals are chosen according to the product.
How are emulsifiers cleaned and what maintenance do they need?
They are units with few parts, with a head and rotor designed to clean thoroughly and to be assembled and disassembled easily; the EMTB has quick-release Clamp connections. Maintenance focuses on checking the mechanical seal and the bearings. You will find more detail in industrial agitator maintenance.
Other InoxMIM agitation and pumping equipment
If you only need to agitate or keep a tank in suspension, or transfer the product without emulsifying it, another type of equipment may suit you better.
We help you choose your high shear mixer or emulsifier
Tell us what product you make, its viscosity, the tank volume or the flow rate, and whether you need to incorporate powder or achieve a specific particle size. We will recommend the right series, head and motor.