Scale-Up

Ramp up for production There are theories and formulas put forward as the key to successful scale-up, but the mixing characteristics of high shear rotor/stator mixers are complex and no single rule can reliably be applied. Rotor tip speed, workhead design, power input, volume turnover, liquid rheology (characteristics of the liquid under shear) and viscosity all affect the end result. Silverson is working in partnership with some of the world’s leading academic research projects for the advancement of high shear mixing technology, and this pioneering work, combined with over 70 years’ practical experience in helping clients with some of the most difficult mixing challenges allows us to offer unrivalled expertise when it comes to scaling up. Silverson has the expertise and know-how to help you scale up from the laboratory or pilot plant to full production plant. It’s a critical stage of any process, and it is increasingly seen as a vital factor in decision-making when specifying a new mixer. The demand for ever more accurate scale-up has led to a growing emphasis on scientific research by manufacturers and academics alike.