Although the homogenizer is commonly considered a machine to process dairy products, it is an essential part of many industrial applications. Chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty food and biotechnology (cell disruption) facilities use homogenizers to emulsify, disperse, mix and process their products. Because of these diverse applications, the homogenizer, consisting of a positive displacement pump and homogenizing valve, has been designed to accommodate the demands required by these different processing protocols. Ongoing research in the mechanism of homogenization has brought new insight into how to design the most efficient homogenizing valve. High-pressure operation, sanitary design, sturdy construction, wear-resistant materials and automated pressure control are some of the elements incorporated into the modern APV Homogenizer.
Some of the food and dairy applications using the APV Homogenizer include; pasteurized milk, ice cream mix, UHT milk, evaporated milk, half-and-half, yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, flavor emulsions, whipped toppings, infant formula, peanut butter, ketchup, soy beverages, salad dressings, and orange juice concentrate.