An Inline Mixer works by continuously mixing fluids and/or solids as they flow through a pipe or tube without the need for a separate mixing vessel. The mixer is installed directly into the pipeline, where the materials are combined and homogenized in a controlled, continuous process.
Inside the inline mixer, a high-speed rotor (also called an impeller or homogenizing head) rotates within a stationary stator. The rotor creates a strong shear force by rapidly accelerating the fluid and forcing it through narrow gaps in the stator. This action breaks down particles, disperses immiscible liquids, and thoroughly blends components.
The continuous flow through the rotor-stator assembly ensures uniform mixing with high efficiency and short residence time. By adjusting the rotor speed and the gap between rotor and stator, the mixer can be tuned for different levels of shear and mixing intensity.
Perfect for:
- High-efficiency emulsification and suspension.
- Viscous products, creams, and stable emulsions.
- Single-pass production in cosmetics, food sauces, pharma suspensions.
Feature | Single Stage | 3-Stage |
Shear Intensity | Medium | High |
Rotor-Stator Sets | 1 | 3 in series |
Emulsion Quality | Good | Excellent (fine & stable) |
Passes Required | Often multiple | Usually single-pass |
Best For | Light emulsions, color/flavor blending | Creams, ointments, lotions, suspensions |
Particle Size | 10–20 microns | 1–5 microns or better |
Viscosity Handling | Up to 10,000 cP | Up to 50,000 cP (with feed pump) |
Power Requirement | 10 HP | 20 HP (with higher torque) |
Maintenance | Easier, fewer parts | Slightly more complex |
- Continuous, closed-loop processing – no batch downtime
- Micron-level emulsification & particle size control
- Easy to clean (CIP/SIP compatible), hygienic design
- Ideal for automation & scalable production
- Space-saving, pump-integrated or standalone skid versions