Hielscher - Ultrasound Technology

The ultrasonic processor UIP1000 (1000 Watts, 20kHz) is the powerful link between laboratory testing and the industrial processing of liquids. It combines the flexibility required in the research and development of ultrasonic liquid processes with an outstanding performance in heavy-duty operation.

For this reason, this single device is used for lab scale feasibility testing, process optimization, and process demonstration for ultrasonic liquid processes, e.g. homogenizing, dispersing, disintegrating, enzyme inactivation and degassing. As the UIP1000 is full industrial grade, it is the device of choice for continuous small scale production (e.g. 100L/hr), too. Its flexibility results from an extensive list of various accessories, such as sonotrodes, boosters and flow cells. In combination with a sonotrode and the stand, you can sonicate sample beakers to test various liquid formulations for their response to sonication. When used with a flow cell you can run larger samples in re–circulation to establish the correlation between parameters, such as amplitude, pressure and liquid composition , and the process results and efficiency. After all, the configuration found to be best can be used to run continuously (24h/7d) under production conditions.

Using only one device for lab testing, bench-top optimization and process demonstration saves time and is more cost effective. In addition to that, this single unit covers the widest range of possible ultrasonic configurations, e.g. in terms of amplitude and pressure. The standard accessories allow for:

• amplitudes of up to 170 micron
• pressures of up to 10 bars
• flow rates of up to 10L/min
  (depending on the process)
• temperatures of up to 80 deg C
  (other temperatures on request)
• viscosity of up to 100.000cP

The input of ultrasonic power such parameter configurations creates intense cavitation effects. For its versatility, the same UIP1000 is being used in the process development for:

• nanomaterials
• paint & ink
• coatings
• food & beverage
• pharmaceutics and cosmetics
• chemical processes
  • (e.g. sonochemistry and petrochemistry)
• biological processes

The adaptability benefits in particular interdisciplinary R&D. Hence, much research done in universities in the field of ultrasonics is conducted with this versatile ultrasonic device. Another reason is the exact reproducibility and linear scalability of the obtained results. The UIP1000 does not only give you full control of all sonication parameters; the PC-Control (optional software interface) also facilitates the recording of the individual trials.

Built for commercial production, this device requires little maintenance, is easy to setup and simple to clean and to sanitize. All items are available in food-grade, too. The transducer is dustproof to withstand demanding environments. To facilitate the operation, the UIP1000 is scanning automatically for the optimal resonance frequency to compensate frequency shifting as a result of wear or temperature. The UIP1000 is available for 115V~ or 230V~ (single phase). The UIP1000 proves its solid, durable design in more than thousand installations worldwide where it is being used in everyday production.

A list of standard accessories can be found on the next page. We also make customized accessories, for example special sonotrodes or flow cells.

If you would like to evaluate the UIP1000 for your purposes, you can rent all standard items at good conditions. We will be glad to answer your questions or to submit you a detailed proposal for a device configuration that is suitable for your intended application. Furthermore, there is a UIP1000 set available for purchase at a special package price. For this special offer, please click here.