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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.