What causes clumping when adding powder? Design points for preventing and addressing poor dispersion.

Resolve issues of not dissolving and clumping in advance. Test the dispersibility of the protein.

The quality of protein products is greatly influenced by their dispersion state. In particular, powdered protein often faces challenges such as clumping during dissolution in water or solvents, uneven dispersion, and poor mouthfeel. Additionally, changes in formulation or raw materials can alter viscosity and dispersibility, leading to cases where there are no issues during prototyping but quality becomes unstable during mass production. This service conducts dispersion tests tailored to raw material characteristics and formulation conditions, verifying the suppression of clumping, improvement of dispersibility, and enhancement of mouthfeel. Furthermore, through process design aimed at scaling up from the lab to small machines and mass production equipment, we establish reproducible manufacturing conditions. We can support evaluations from the prototyping stage to pre-mass production verification.

• Emulsifier/Disperser
• Dispersion/emulsification equipment/homogenizer
• Vacuum degassing machine

Suppressing sedimentation and evenly dispersing the protein.

In the manufacturing of protein drinks, issues such as "clumping," "residue," and "sedimentation/separation" are not merely due to insufficient stirring, but are caused by factors such as powder input conditions, wettability, and the design of mixing and dispersion processes. Particularly during high-concentration formulations or the addition of functional materials, variations in quality and reduced reproducibility become problematic. Shibuya Kogyo's solid-liquid mixing and dispersion system is designed as an integrated solution from powder supply to mixing, dispersion, and formulation, enhancing the solubility and dispersion stability of proteins. Through process optimization tailored to material properties and viscosity conditions, it achieves clump suppression, uniform dispersion, and prevention of sedimentation. We provide consistent support from the research and development stage to mass production equipment, ensuring quality reproducibility during scale-up. This contributes to stable production and quality improvement in food applications. Please consult us about your current challenges.

• Beverage Production Equipment
• Powder Supply Device
• Dispersion/emulsification equipment/homogenizer

Dispersion is not determined by the equipment. It is determined by the process design of the solid-liquid mixing dispersion system.

The occurrence of "agglomeration," "cohesion," and "viscosity increase" in dispersion processes is caused not by the equipment but by the design of the process. Poor wetting during powder input and unsuitable dispersion conditions lead to quality variations and poor redispersion, significantly compromising stability during mass production. Additionally, during scale-up, it is often impossible to reproduce the same conditions, resulting in unexpected troubles. Furthermore, every time there is a change in materials or formulations, new conditions must be established, increasing the burden of development and mass production. Shibuya Kogyo's solid-liquid mixing and dispersion system is designed to provide a consistent process from powder supply to dispersion, formulation, and CIP cleaning. By optimizing the entire process, including material properties, input conditions, and fluid design, we stabilize dispersion quality and reproducibility. Moreover, optimization across the entire line contributes to reducing losses between processes and lowering equipment load. It is not just a dispersion machine but a dispersion system that governs the entire process. By building quality from the design stage, we achieve shorter startup times and improved yields. We also provide consistent support from equipment selection to startup, reducing the burden on the site. We propose the optimal dispersion process tailored to your materials and process conditions. Please consult us about your current challenges. We support you from initial considerations to mass production startup.

• Emulsifier/Disperser
• Dispersion/emulsification equipment/homogenizer
• Emulsifying and dispersing machine

From October 29 (Tuesday) to 31 (Thursday), 2024! We will be exhibiting small ultrasonic dispersion devices and ultrasonic generators!

We are pleased to hear that you are doing well. Thank you very much for your continued support. We are excited to announce that our company will be exhibiting at the "13th High-Performance Plastics Exhibition - Plastic Japan" (Makuhari Messe). We will be showcasing the following equipment at our booth, and we would be delighted if you could stop by despite your busy schedule. * Inline Continuous Powder-Liquid Mixing and Dispersion System * Tabletop Inline Dispersion Device * Small Ultrasonic Dispersion Device * Ultrasonic Generator These products utilize continuous mixing and dispersion technology, which dramatically improves production efficiency compared to traditional batch methods. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you to our booth. 【Event Information】 * Dates: October 29 (Tuesday) to October 31 (Thursday), 2024 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the last day) * Booth Number: Hall 6, Booth Number 35-26 (Plastic Japan Area) * For more details about the exhibition, please refer to the related links. You can download the PDF for more information or feel free to contact us.

• Emulsifier/Disperser
• Powder Supply Device
• Dispersion/emulsification equipment/homogenizer

Supports CNT aggregation prevention and uniform dispersion. Assists in stabilizing the quality of conductive material slurry through continuous processing.

This is a solid-liquid mixing system for conductive material slurries utilizing CNT dispersers. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) tend to agglomerate easily, and their conductivity and slurry quality are significantly affected by dispersion conditions. This system addresses CNT agglomeration through high-shear dispersion and stabilizes quality through uniform dispersion. Additionally, inline continuous processing reduces dispersion variability, improves reproducibility, and stabilizes production. It also accommodates process design that includes powder supply, dispersion, defoaming, and transfer, allowing for system proposals that combine inline dispersers, batch dispersers, static mixers, etc., according to material properties and viscosity conditions. It is utilized for improving process challenges in applications involving nano materials such as CNT conductive material slurries, battery materials, electronic materials, and high-performance materials. It is capable of supporting everything from lab tests to scale-up and mass production line construction.

• Emulsifier/Disperser
• Powder Supply Device
• Dispersion/emulsification equipment/homogenizer

Fukuda Co., Ltd., which develops, manufactures, and sells leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance, provides a technical document that clearly explains the methods and theories of airtight testing, titled "Technical Manual." We are offering it as a PDF file. Please take this opportunity to download and view it!

The pinhole inspection for packaging engineering is fully automated, eliminating packaging defects based on certain quality standards. The judgment results and operational status can be managed via a monitor screen. - Quantitative management of quality standards for the pinhole inspection process - Ensuring the quality of the product's shelf life - Establishing evaluation criteria for the manufacturing process, achieving quantitative quality assurance - Slim and space-saving design that can be connected to existing production lines - Quick changeover for product variety switching can be handled in a short time by exchanging chambers - Fully domestically produced, allowing for rapid maintenance and troubleshooting - Example target works: pillow packaging, packaged rice (packaged cooked rice), etc. *Please consult us regarding the use of this product for pharmaceuticals.

Fukuda Co., Ltd. has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is committed to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing properties. We will propose the appropriate testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance. We will propose suitable testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

This is a collection of links to Fukuda's technical columns. It covers various topics related to leak tests and more... Please check the related links for more information.