Tetra Alex® 2 Homogenizer for liquid food applications Application High-pressure homogenization of emulsions and suspensions. Dairy. Pasteurised milk, cream, yoghurt, ice cream mix, etc. Beverages. Fruit juices, nectars Working principle The product is pumped under high pressure into the homogenizing device and forced through a small annular gap, where the pressure is transformed into high velocity. Extreme turbulence and cavitation effectively reduce the size of liquid droplets and solid particles. Design Tetra Alex 2 is basically a horizontally mounted 3-piston positive displacement pump with built-in homogenizing device. Drive system. Power transmission from the motor via V-belts and pulleys to the crankshaft. Crank case. High-quality cast iron housing. All bearings and crossheads are splash lubricated. Fully immersed stainless steel oil cooler. High-pressure pump block. One piece forged stainless steel block with quick-change piston-seal cartridge system, fully replaceable suction and discharge valve seats. Chromium plated pistons and piston seals for working temperatures up to 85ºC. Mushroom valves, closed cooling water system and pulsation dampers are included as well as hygienic heavyduty clamp connections. A warranty of 5 years on the block against cracking.

Homogenizing device Homogenizing device with integrated second stage, hydraulic pressure setting. Wear- resistant homogenizing device of cobalt based alloy material. Reversible seat with impact ring and reversible forcer disc for double lifetime. Control system Hydraulic pressure actuation unit fitted within frame. Hydraulic valve for pressure setting on front panel. Safety valve included. Electrical emergency switch and on/off push-buttons. Analogue pressure indication. Cooling water valve (solenoid) actuated with drive motor. Remote on/offsetting of hydraulicpressure included. Y/D starter panel...