SCIENTZ-08 Industrial Ultrasonic Cell Pulverizer

Dual-Excitation Transducer Technology Brings Ultrasonic Processing from the Laboratory to Production

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From Laboratory Development to Scaled Production

Laboratory-scale ultrasonic processes may perform well during early-stage trials, but scaling up to production can introduce challenges such as insufficient power, limited processing capacity, and the inability to operate continuously. Bridging the final gap between laboratory development and small-batch or industrial production is often one of the most demanding stages of process scale-up.

The SCIENTZ-08 Industrial Ultrasonic Cell Pulverizer is a high-power ultrasonic processing system developed specifically for industrial production environments. Building on SCIENTZ's experience with laboratory ultrasonic equipment, the SCIENTZ-08 is designed to provide a practical bridge between research and production-scale processing.

01 | Designed for Production

The SCIENTZ-08 features dual-excitation transducer technology, delivering high ultrasonic power and supporting long-duration continuous operation. With a maximum ultrasonic power of 2,400 W and a single-batch processing capacity of 1–5 L, the system is equipped with a large 38 mm diameter horn tip to provide sufficient ultrasonic energy input for larger-volume materials.

Operating at 15 kHz, the SCIENTZ-08 belongs to the low-frequency, high-power ultrasonic category. Its stronger cavitation energy supports intensive processing, with achievable particle sizes of approximately 20–100 μm under suitable process conditions.

The system can be applied in pilot-scale workshops and production environments across industries including cosmetics, biotechnology, materials science, chemical processing, and environmental applications.

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02 | Industrial-Grade Performance

• Long-Time Continuous Operation - Unlike laboratory equipment that commonly operates in intermittent cycles, the SCIENTZ-08 is designed for continuous processing. A 1 L sample can be processed in approximately 15 minutes. Its microcomputer-based control system allows independent operation of system functions and facilitates maintenance.

• Overload Protection - Built-in overload protection helps support stable operation in demanding industrial environments. For temperature-sensitive materials, an optional cooling liquid circulation system can be configured to enable low-temperature ultrasonic processing and help protect heat-sensitive components.

• Adjustable Duty Cycle - The duty cycle can be continuously adjusted from 1% to 99%, supporting both pulsed and continuous operating modes to accommodate different material characteristics and process requirements. A digital display provides clear visibility of operating status.

03 | Working Principle: Ultrasonic Cavitation

The SCIENTZ-08 works through the cavitation effect generated by high-intensity ultrasound in liquids. The transducer converts electrical energy into mechanical ultrasonic energy, which is transmitted through the horn into the liquid. This generates intense shear forces and rapidly alternating pressure fields.

As cavitation bubbles form, expand, and collapse, they generate localized pressure peaks and shock waves. These effects can contribute to cell disruption, particle size reduction, and material dispersion. In liquid-based polymer processing, ultrasonic cavitation can also promote dispersion by generating strong localized mechanical forces.

04 | Applications Across Multiple Industries

Cosmetics: Fine particle processing and homogenization of cosmetic materials.

Biotechnology: Extraction and processing of essential oils, natural pigments, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and other bioactive materials.

Materials Engineering: Particle preparation and processing of non-ferrous metals, nanomaterials, rare-earth materials, and related materials.

Chemical Engineering: Ultrasonic gel liquefaction and resin defoaming.

Environmental Engineering: Ultrasonic-assisted treatment and degradation of pollutants in contaminated water.

Breaking the Barrier from Small-Scale Trials to Production

With high ultrasonic power, continuous operation, flexible processing control, and industrial-grade reliability, the SCIENTZ-08 Industrial Ultrasonic Cell Pulverizer is designed to help manufacturers overcome the challenges of scaling ultrasonic processes from laboratory trials to production. It brings high-intensity ultrasonic processing closer to the production line and supports a wider range of industrial applications.