Setting up Microfluidizer and Troubleshooting Plugged Reaction Chambers

Microfluidizer Set Up and Troubleshooting Guide Microfluidizers are a popular piece of equipment in the pharmaceutical and food industries that use fluid pressure to produce micro and nanoscale materials. Learn more about setting up a microfluidizer and troubleshooting plugged reaction chambers. Setting Up Your Microfluidizer The M110-EH-30 Microfluidizer is easy to set up. It is a mostly mechanical system with limited electronics. Here are three easy steps to set it up: Step one: Make sure the area where you intend to place the machine has an air supply and a three-phase plug. If you don't have a three-phase plug, you'll need to have one installed since it's a three-phase machine. Step two: Keep several adjustable wrenches and a 5/8 wrench on hand to attach parts or tighten fittings. Step three: Attach any parts that were not shipped already connected to the microfluidizer. The product inlet reservoir, which is where the product enters the machine, is usually not attached to the microfluidizer during shipping, so you will need to connect it and tighten the fittings with one of your adjustable wrenches before you start operation. Troubleshooting Plugged Reaction Chambers Your reaction chamber may become plugged over time. If this happens, you'll notice a decrease in flow or no flow at all. First, check your fittings. The constant movement of the hydraulics can loosen parts in the machine. If your fittings are secure, you may have a plug in the chamber. To troubleshoot a plug, use your 5/8 wrench to remove the chamber and reverse it. Leave it unattached from the AMP. Manually pump fluid through the chamber to see if you can clear the plug. You'll want a rag on hand to catch any liquid that exits the chamber. If this works, you'll be able to turn the machine back on again and keep it running. Sometimes, you'll encounter a plug that cannot be removed this way. For difficult plugs, heat up denatured alcohol in an ultrasonicator. Remove the plugged chamber from your machine and soak it in the ultrasonicator. It's a good idea to keep a second chamber on hand so you can install it on your machine and keep production running while you unclog the other chamber. Shop available Microfluidizers here: https://newlifescientific.com/collect... Please contact us if you have any questions. Email: [email protected] Phone: 567-221-0615 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more setup and troubleshooting videos:    / @newlifescientificinc